From Avocets to Bitterns, dragonflies to Hobbies, there's been so much to see at Minsmere this week. Read our blog for more information on the colourful wildlife on the reserve. Photo: Black-headed Gull by David Naylor
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Here's a bit more video of the Bittern actively hunting for and eating dragonflies in the rain at Minsmere yesterday, and 30 minutes later, flying off, having eaten a large number! RSPB Minsmere 🌍 BTO Suffolk

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The sun has brought out a wider mix of butterflies, bees and dragonflies this week, as well as good mix of birds. Read today's sightings blog for full details. Photo: Large Red Damselfly by Steve Everett community.rspb.org.uk/placestovisit/…

Why not join us at 4 am tomorrow morning for our first Dawn Chorus Experience of the year. Call 01728 648281 before 4 pm today to book

Sandpit Mining Bees up to no good again (though the fact she's collecting pollen suggests he's a bit late!)
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We got up at the crack of dawn to celebrate Dawn Chorus Day and were rewarded with great views of both male and female Bearded Tits at Island Mere Hide, Minsmere. RSPB England RSPB Minsmere 🌍 Suffolksnaps BTO Suffolk Suffolk Wildlife Trust North East Reserves BBC Wildlife

You know when it is spring, when you look up to see a Hobby hunting over the reed beds RSPB Minsmere 🌍 There has been ten Hobby's in front of bittern hide these past few days. They are feeding on insects as they erupt from the reed beds. Soon Dragonflies will be their next meal😊

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Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day by joining us for the Minsmere Song Contest, starring Nightingale, the Warbler Family, Bittern, Avocet and more. Read our blog for full details of the line up. #Eurovision2024
Photo: Garden Warbler by Steve Everett
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With the warm weather, out came the butterflies, like this stunning Green hairstreak which was feeding on a small shrub with beautiful flowers on the dunes RSPB Minsmere 🌍 this morning. The sun lit up the metalic green wings like a neon light at night and shows how vibrant they are

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Long legs and long beaks have been to the fore on the Scrape this week with Avocets, Spoonbills and Black-tailed Godwits. Read our blog to see what other species have been seen.
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A few springs ago we were lucky enough to have a Treecreeper nest close to the Visitor Centre.

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The best afternoon at Minsmere. This stunning male Marsh Harrier dropped into the reeds in front of me along the North Wall. I've never been so close to a Marsh Harrier. A truly thrilling moment. RSPB Minsmere 🌍 RSPB England Suffolksnaps Suffolk Wildlife Trust North East Reserves BBC Wildlife

I went this morning to see the Red backed shrike RSPB Minsmere 🌍 It was on the left in the reserve of the north wall. I went to the beach, walked along the shore line, came up to a tidal cut in the dunes. There I sat out of sight, my patience paid off, it came onto the beach side.

What a day!
A female Red-backed Shrike was found at North Wall this morning, then our guides found a huge White-tailed Eagle flying over the reedbed, which even briefly landed!
Read about these, and sightings this week in our blog.
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The sound of the Summer reedbed RSPB Minsmere 🌍 Lose yourself in the hypnotic song of the Sedge Warbler claiming his patch
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