14/06/2026
Have you ever forgotten your camera and then all the wildlife suddenly appears in front of you?
Ranger Georgia was out doing a Wetland Bird Survey at Church Norton this morning, and it seemed all the species got the memo that she had left the camera in the office! Luckily she managed to get a few photos through the scope of what was around.
The islands were full of seabird activity, with lots of large Black-headed Gull chicks roaming around both inside and outside the fencing, and Sandwich Terns flying low over the Spit carrying small fish. A few Oystercatchers and Shelducks were snoozing in the sunshine, and a Little Tern demonstrated its fishing skills right near the footpath!
On the walk back to the visitor centre, a couple of Seals popped their heads up in the middle of the reserve, and a few more were banana-ing. Lots of butterflies were flitting around, including plenty of Meadow Browns, and even a Marbled White. A Green-eyed Flower Bee climbed up on a small stone to pose for the camera, and a Sand Wasp was patrolling the path. Linnets and Yellowhammers danced around the Gorse bushes, and Reed Warblers were singing away along the Long Pool.
Not a bad day at all!
