Birds at Nosterfield

The Reserve’s primary value lies in its birds, particularly waders and waterfowl. Increasingly interesting plants are establishing and the open grasslands becoming more diverse; which in turn brings a greater variety of insects. Climate change is also showing through, particularly in the variety and number of butterfly and dragonfly species now being seen.

Species Lists

To coincide with the new website the Nosterfield Bird List has been updated, giving a comprehensive inventory of the 227 species which have been seen on the reserve. That number swells to 235 in the greater recording area around the reserve.

The latest species was added in January 2016 – a Common Redpoll.

Annual Reports

Read our latest bird report here:

NOSTERFIELD NATURE RESERvE bird report 2024

Previous years bird reports:

NOSTERFIELD NATURE RESERVE BIRD REPORT 2023
NOSTERFIELD NATURE RESERVE BIRD REPORT 2022
NOSTERFIELD NATURE RESERVE BIRD REPORT 2021
 

If you spot a species not on our lists during your visit, please tweet or contact us!