The first boom of the season!

Ruddy Shelduck on Cantley Marshes this afternoon & Short-eared Owl patrolling the riverbank opposite Buckenham Marshes RSPB Strumpshaw Fen

February tick! Take a break and enjoy our monthly recent sightings blog. community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/…

Around 2200 Fieldfare roosted at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen this evening! Spectacular watching them dive into the bushes to the backdrop of a bright red sunset, booming Bittern and bugling Crane. 😍

Bullfinch & Red Kite at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen yesterday

We've had a pair displaying in front of our reception hide all day today! It's been heartwarming to see. 😍

It's just one of those mornings! Why not come along and see what signs of spring you can find? 🤩🌼🦋🐦

Recent Sightings by Guide in the Hide Sean Locke. Enjoy! community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/…

Bearded Tits showing well RSPB Strumpshaw Fen this morning

Thanks Norfolk Pete 🐍🦎🪶! Looks like you had a great day.

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Enjoy this months recent sightings blog. Written by Guide in the Hide Sean Locke. It might have been cold but the month has been full of Spring arrivals, first's for the reserve and so much more. Its defiantly worth wrapping up and getting outside. community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/…

🦋 Exciting news! We have spotted the first swallowtail butterfly of the season! 🌸 Seen yesterday on the Fen Trail. #FirstSwallowtail #SignsOfSpring 🌿 📷 Amber Newton

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A glorious day on the reserve yesterday, what will today have to add? Bring it on!

Not so lucky with the weather today, the sun shone briefly at lunchtime and two swallowtails were spotted on the Flag Iris in front of the hide. Come on sun....show yourself again tomorrow!

Grab a cuppa, catch up on our monthly sightings blog written by Guide in the Hide Sean Locke. community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/…

Thanks for sharing, what a fabulous photo!

We are open! Reception hide open, woodland trail open, fen hide open. The riverbank to tower hide remains closed due to flooding. Come and enjoy the sunshine. 📷 Andy Egan