Blossom and leaves are just starting to show on the trees on the nature reserve. A sure sign of Spring.

February concluded the hedge planting for this season, totalling 6,000 trees planted, and taking the grand total that has been planted on site by rangers and volunteers so far to 76,000. Some…

The new year has begun with lots of nice birds being seen at Abberton, including a Shag out on the water, Smew, Goldeneye, Goosander, Dartford warbler, Little stint, Barn owl, Water rail, Pergrine…

Feeding our garden birds not only gives them a helping hand (or wing), it also means we get to see our wonderful wildlife up close and all the joys they bring. However, it is important to know…

October has been a relatively mild month here at Abberton, but the reserve is still changing into its autumn colours.

September has been a month of varied weather. Some days stormy, others dry and bright.

August has turned a little wet, with some quite stormy days here at Abberton, this hasn’t put off the wildlife though.

July has been another good month for the nature reserve at Abberton. We have had lots of birds visiting including a Great white egret.

The wildflower areas at Abberton are getting better and better through June with a lovely variety of species including Lady’s bedstraw, Wild carrot, Knapweed, Birdsfoot trefoil, Self-heal, and…

Now is a great time of year to visit Abberton Reservoir nature reserve. We have lots of migratory birds right here on the reserve as well as around the wider Essex & Suffolk Water reservoir…