• Roe Deer - © George Walthew

  • Robin - © Tony Esposito

  • Blue Tit - © Tony Esposito

  • Kingfisher - © David Pamphilon

  • Cormorant - © Tony Esposito

  • Mute Swan - © Vernon Wakefield

  • Mute Swan - © Terry Mckenna

  • Reed Bunting - © David Pamphilon

  • Buzzards - © Terry Mckenna

  • Jack Snipe - © George Walthew

  • Goldfinch - © Lesley Allen

Winter Wonders

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Despite the temperature dropping in the last few months, our member’s spirits haven’t been dampened and they have been out and captured some brilliant moments on camera, which you can see in the gallery! The wildlife on the reserve is doing really well for this time of year, with an abundance of berries and plantation available for food, […]

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  • Field Team - © Paul Thomas (Natural England)

  • Drone's view of the Reserve - © Paul Thomas (Natural England)

Drone Surveying!

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Natural England have teamed up with King’s Dyke Nature Reserve to undertake drone survey work, to help plot the extent of the various habitat types we have on site. The work has allowed us to view the reserve and habitats in a perspective never possible before and to analyse a surveying process that opens up a […]

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  • Marsh Harrier taking a baby coot - © Frank Steeley

  • Marsh Harrier taking a baby coot - © Frank Steeley

  • Marsh Harrier taking a baby coot - © Frank Steeley

  • Marsh Harrier taking a baby coot - © Frank Steeley

  • Marsh Harrier taking a baby coot - © Frank Steeley

A Matter of Life and Death

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Here is a magnificent set of photos by member Frank Steeley, showing our resident Marsh Harrier taking a baby coot. Not always the nicest side of nature to observe, but still a vital part of survival.

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  • Gazing Common Darter - © Joe Lynn

  • Willow Emerald Damselfly - © John Saunders

  • Painted Lady - © Terry Mckenna

  • Holly Blue - © George Walthew

  • Painted Lady - © Terry Mckenna

  • Migrant Hawkers - © John Baxter

  • Common Darter - © John Saunders

  • Ruddy Darter - © George Walthew

  • Migrant Hawker - © Terry Mckenna

Incredible Insects!

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Following the conclusion of August at the reserve, it is now the perfect time to reflect on the incredible insects that have been seen by members. Many of the ones captured, will only be around for a few further weeks – while the weather is still warm! So if you fancy seeing them, make sure […]

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  • Great Spotted Woodpecker - © Terry Mckenna

  • Moorhen - © Lesley Allen

  • Moorhen - © Linda Matthews

  • Mute Swan and Cygnets - © Shane Bough

  • Cygnet - © Lesley Allen

  • Ducklings - © Nita Shaw

  • Stoats - © Terry Mckenna

  • Tufted Duck - © Lesley Allen

  • Coots - © Bryan Dawes

Fabulous Families!

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This has been an amazing summer for new life; from our birds, mammals and insects across the reserve. Thanks to the abundance of nature visible to our members, and the fantastic work by dedicated parents, we have have captured some great moments!    

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  • Field Pansy - © George Walthew

  • Swans through a lens - © Bryan Dawes

  • Cygnet - © Christine Stafford

  • Making a Splash - © Tony Esposito

  • Kingfisher - © Terry Mckenna

  • Greenfinch - © Christine Stafford

  • Goldfinch - © Andy Mooney

  • Grey Squirrel - Tony Esposito

  • Comma on Brambles - © George Walthew

  • Robber Fly with Soldier Fly - © George Walthew

  • Bee on Daisy - George Walthew

July at the Reserve

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The warm weather has made for some lovely days at the reserve this month and our members have been snapping away! Please see a selection of their excellent captures!

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  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

  • Bird Ringing

  • Great Crested Newt Survey

  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

  • Open Week 2016 - © Philip Parker

  • Walk with the Warden

  • Educational Tours

Open Week 2016 Events – Coming Soon!

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  Come along for our Annual Open Week, free to all the public! Tuesday 31st May, Thursday 2nd June and Saturday 4th June. All days Midday to 6pm. Events include : Fossil hunting : Pond dipping : Nature trail : Bird watching : Snake handling : Dissecting owl pellets : Bird fat ball making : […]

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  • Stoat carrying Kit - © Terry Mckenna

  • Majestic Fox - © Tony Esposito

  • Waving duckling - © Tony Esposito

  • Oyster Catcher - © Tony Esposito

  • Reed Warbler - © Terry Mckenna

  • Grass Snake - © Terry Mckenna

  • Long Tailed Tit - © Scott Bailey

  • Common Tern - © Scott Bailey

  • Mallard and duckling - © Nita Shaw

Reserve Spring Highlights

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Spring 2016 with it’s warm and mild weather has seen the reserve flourish with an abundance of wildlife on show. It is looking like one of the best years for wildlife numbers, which should make for an amazing Open Week at the end of next month! For additional Open Week info, including all events, please […]

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  • Sunset - © Russell Coulson

  • Leaping Roe Deer - © Tony Esposito

  • Rabbit - © Andy Mooney

  • Long Tailed Tit - © Nic Grant

  • Bearded Tit - © Scott Bailey

  • Great Tit - © Vernon Wakefield

February Sightings

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Here is a fantastic selection of wildlife photos from February. The mild weather has allowed for some beautiful days on the nature reserve with a great selection of birds and mammals on show!

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