As we continue our improvement works at Blashford Lakes, a new dipping pond begins to take shape.

Great white egret that is. Walter now had two companions and all were joining in the fishing frenzy on Ibsley Water this morning. Later on they were separated and I saw one unringed bird, close to…

The first Sunday of the month is volunteer task day and this morning we were continuing work on the path between Goosander and Lapwing hide. The path is being trimmed back and the gravel surface…

5th October reports from Blashford showed that all the main players are still present. On Ibsley Water the ferruginous duck was still around the north end of the Long Spit, visible from either or…

A busy few days, either working with the volunteers or on a chainsaw course, has meant that I have not really had time to look around the reserve or hear many reports from those that have.

It finally seems as though the grey phalarope has left us. I am surprised that it has not gone before now as the nights have been fine and apparently ideal for flying. The wood sandpiper remains…

Another fine day although with more of an autumnal feel than yesterday. There was still mist over the lakes as I opened the hides. From Tern hide the highlight was the unringed great white egret…

It was a glorious day at Blashford today, to my mind the perfect balance of sunshine and cool temperatures, the ideal autumn day for getting work done on the reserve. It was also a pretty good day…

After a windy night I looked out over Tern hide this morning with some hope of seeing something new blown in. I was greeted by an adult peregrine perched on one of the posts outside Tern hide and…

Sightings at Blashford Lakes - September 19th