Potteric Carr nature reserve
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
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Restoring some of Potteric Carr’s oldest marshes
Mark Roberts, Potteric Carr’s reserve manager, talks us through some of the recent changes at Decoy Marsh and Old Eaa Marsh.
Potteric Carr Sightings
Wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Murmuration magic at Potteric Carr
A spectacular performance with a cast of thousands and plenty of edge-of-the seat jeopardy: one of nature’s great shows is being staged at Potteric Carr this winter.
The Potteric Carr hat trick
Earlier last year, something very special happened at Potteric Carr nature reserve… Andy Dalton, Gateway Manager, tells us more...
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings 2021
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr nature reserve.
Please send your Potteric Carr wildlife sightings and photos to pottericsightings@gmail.com
Please send your Potteric Carr wildlife sightings and photos to pottericsightings@gmail.com
Easter Trail at Potteric Carr
Celebrate the Easter holidays with an eggs-tra fun Easter Trail at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve, running from 28 March to 12 April.
Binocular Bonanza at Potteric Carr
Join us at Potteric Carr for a special Binocular Bonanza weekend on 21st and 22nd March, where you can enjoy 10% off selected binoculars – perfect for birdwatching and exploring wildlife in more…
New species recorded at Potteric Carr
A new species of damselfly has made its home among Potteric Carr’s wetlands as climate change pushes it further north.
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings 2019/20
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr nature reserve.