Rutland Water Nature Reserve
Conservation and industry working in partnership
Wildlife Workshops!
This year we are getting in the experts and giving you the chance to gain a more detailed knowledge of some of of most loved and less well known species!
Recent Bird Sightings
Please send records of any sightings to: timm@rutlandwater.org.uk or follow us on twitter @RutlandWaterNR for quick up dates.
Spring Explorers
Look for signs of spring, watch a moth trapping demonstration, enjoy a session of pond dipping and bug hunting!
Digital Photography Courses
Get more from your digital camera with photography tutor Pete Murray. Pete is offering two separate one day courses to help improve your picture taking skills.
Waterfowl Count May 2013
Our spotters found the Mallard to have the biggest population on the reserve in May, with 378 counted. The Tufted Duck (pic) wasn’t far behind with 263. Read on for the full figures.
Conservation Work in Progress
At this time of year work parties carry out habitat management on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. See next page for the latest….
Wood Warbler
Here is a very fine picture of a Wood Warbler, taken by Lloyd Park, seen close to the Nature Reserve at Rutland Water on the 23rd April.
Waterfowl Count April 2013
The Tufted Duck had the biggest population in April, with 606 counted. Click the pic to read the full figures.
Waterfowl Count March 2013
The Eurasian Widgeon was the most populous bird on the reserve in March with 2285. Click the pic for the full figures.
Waterfowl Count February 2013
The Eurasian Coot was the most populous bird in February with 1000 counted.
Visitor Update – Important information for all visitors
The following information is relevant to all visitors to Rutland Water Nature Reserve and is valid from April 1st 2013.
Children got stuck in… at Rutland Water
One cold and wet Sunday in February, seven children got stuck in…planting new hedge trees at Rutland Water Nature Reserve.
