Avocet

With woodland, reedbeds, grassland, heathland and the wild coast to explore, you can easily spend a whole day at Minsmere. Enjoy family time pond dipping or den building in the woods. Visit the shop and enjoy delicious food on our café terrace immersed in the tranquillity of nature.

This reserve proves wonderful things happen when we work together for nature – come to this former quarry to witness wetland wildlife in all its glory.

Discover the patchwork of wetland habitats at Vange Marsh in South Essex. The mixture of fresh and saltwater lagoons can get a little muddy – which means it’s the perfect spot for breeding Avocets, Common Terns, little Ringed Plovers, Lapwings and Reed Buntings.

From barren flood plain to wild and wonderful wetland, Medmerry is an ever-evolving gem. Follow the winding trails to explore a landscape that's alive with waders, birds of prey and much, much more.

This Lincolnshire nature reserve is a special place. Whichever season you visit, there's wildlife to watch and trails to tromp. Spy foraging Avocets, boxing Hares, and hunting Hen Harriers all at Frampton Marsh.

Hear the reeds rustling in the breeze as you walk around the largest reedbed in north-west England. Will you spot an Otter, marvel at a Marsh Harrier or revel at a Red Deer? Recharge with an ice cream at Nestbox - our outdoor café.

Hop on a boat from Orford Quay and join us on the tiny island of Havergate. Rich in wildlife, discover Avocets, Barn Owls, Wheatears and much more. At the end of the day, it's just a short boat trip back to shore.

Wander the wending waterways at Bowling Green Marsh and watch Little Grebes, Pintails, and Black-tailed Godwits, while the occasional Peregrine sends the flocks scattering.

There's something for everyone all year round at this delightful coastal reserve. Explore wildlife from the hide, viewing platform and screens.

Your walk to the sea and a vast sandy beach takes you past freshwater and saltwater lagoons, each attracting different birds. Join us for a guided walk to make the most of your experience here.

Explore the magical mixture of habitats at RSPB Wallasea Island: from marshland and lagoons to the sea beyond, you won’t get bored. Watch as terns dive and hundreds of waders and wildfowl flock.

Dingle Marshes is a rich patchwork of habitats where Marsh Harriers sky dance and Bitterns boom.

Redbeed rules at Blacktoft and with it comes a wonderful array of waders, wildfowl and birds of prey that swoop overhead.

Explore the open, expansive SSSI mud flats and big open skies, offering sanctuary for lots of wildlife, especially Avocet and Black-tailed Godwits.

Explore a watery world of mudflats, salt marsh and pools, alive with wildlife throughout the year. Look for Water Vole holes, hear the 'ping ping' of Bearded Tits, and watch Marsh Harriers soar over the reedbeds.

Chase a butterfly in our meadow blooming with wildflowers, watch for the blue flash of a Kingfisher or borrow a pond dipping kit to see what creatures lurk beneath.

Look out across the vast and dramatic Wash, and watch tens of thousands of birds take to the air, shimmering and whirling above the mudflats in a feathered cacophony.

Chase a butterfly in our meadow blooming with wildflowers, watch for the blue flash of a Kingfisher or borrow a pond dipping kit to see what creatures lurk beneath.

Follow the footpath down to the quiet lagoon and see if you can spot Lapwings, Wigeons and Avocets as they forage in the shallows.