An incredible look into the fascinating world of insects using our moth trap. Yesterdays finds; a Great Prominent, 3 Clouded Drabs, a Pebbled Prominent & a Common Quaker. #moths #camouflage Want to know more? We have a free drop in event Meet the Moths May 24 10am-noon Photos JK

We've had mostly sunshine & blue skies recently, sightings have been amazing - Swifts, Whitethroat & Grasshopper Warbler. We're also starting to see some ducklings & goslings too. Read our latest blog by Sue to find out more bit.ly/4cUVAVo Greylag gosling by Steve Ripley

Just over a week until International Dawn Chorus Day. Join us on 4th May for a magical experience at Leighton Moss. Head to our events page bit.ly/3Gje59B

Optics Weekend 3 & 4 May, 11am-4pm. A great range of RSPB, Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski binoculars & telescopes to suit all budgets. Great impartial advice from our knowledgeable team #naturespotting #seebetter #springtreat

Another lovely week on the reserve lots of Bittern sightings & 5 different Ospreys. Avocets at the Saltmarsh tending to nests. Black Tern spotted briefly Wed & Thur Telescope & Binocular Event Sat & Sun,11am-4pm. Great impartial advice from our knowledgeable team #spring #optics

Our latest blog has just landed. Follow the link to discover what sightings have thrilled us recently and what you could see when you next visit. bit.ly/43a4CJG #blacktern #lapwings #sunshine #godwits Black-tailed godwits by Jarrod Sneyd

We've had several sightings of Bittern across the main reserve, Avocets from the saltmarsh hides, Grasshopper Warblers, Sedge Warblers, Cetti's Warblers & Reed Warblers. #birdsong Makers Market today - lots of lovely art & crafts #locallymade #art Sedge Warbler J Sneyd.

Black Tern alert! One of our team managed to get a nice photo of a visiting Black Tern today. We had sightings of a Black Tern last month, so it's possible that it may be the same bird, but we can't be sure. Great photo Joe K! #BlackTern

We're seeing lots more beautiful Damselflies and Dragonflies on the reserve, and you know what likes to eat these agile invertebrates... #dragonfly #Prey Common Blue Damselfly and Hobby by Jarrod Sneyd Broad-Bodied Chaser by Joe K

The sun continues to shine, though rain is forecast. Read our latest blog to find out what has been happening on the reserve recently. A Black Tern, Ospreys & Hobby are just a few things spotted, #hobby #blacktern #naturelovers ttps://bit.ly/43sxM6D Black Tern by Jarrod Sneyd

It's brilliant to see the successful hatching of all 3 eggs. Great Black-backed gulls are 1 of 10 species of breeding seabirds now on the red list for a range of reasons - impact of Avian Flu & climate change #lovegulls #redlist #savenature youtu.be/97Y4Ww7Sg-o

Our Green Woodpecker chicks have just left the nest! Great shot Jarrod Sneyd

Read our latest blog to find out what's been seen recently on the reserve bit.ly/3HNMLkJ Photo by Jarrod Sneyd

Lesser yellowlegs at Morecambe/Allen pools, 500+ Black-tailed Godwits, Dunlin, Knot, Wood Sandpiper, Greenshank, Curlew Sandpiper & Lapwings On the main reserve it's Bittern brilliant with marvellous Marsh Harriers, Otters, Red Deer & Hobby Deer by S Ripley, birds by J Sneyd

Why visit this weekend? 1) The reserve is looking stunning 2) Bitterns have been showing well 3) The video from last night at the saltmarsh pools shows brilliantly close birds

This was Snipe yesterday at the Eric Morecambe pool. At least 25 of them were feeding and preening amongst lots of other birds from Kingfisher and Grey Heron to Dunlin and Little egret. The sounds of the marsh are so evocative