Reserves Update

Snape Marshes: Derek and Lesley (wardens) saw  a Jack Snipe at very close range and reported that the number of Common Snipe are increasing.  Also, they noticed Badger footprints along the public footpath in one of the muddy areas.

Trimley Marshes: On Saturday I saw a Clouded Yellow (very few seen this summer) and on Saturday Nick Mason found a very late Willow Emerald Damselfly. Birds included Ruff, Greenshank, Bar-tailed Godwit and ducks are totalling around 1,000.  Water Rail are being seen easily infront of the reservoir hide.



Water Rail



















Newbourne Springs:  Thanks to Mike Wise (warden) and his hard working volunteers, and not forgetting the Trust's Hebridean sheep the fen areas are looking fantastic.