What is a nature reserve?
If you’ve ever visited a nature reserve, you’ll know how special they can be. Nature reserves are treasure troves of wildlife wonders, often hosting exciting rarities which had sadly become…
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World of Water at Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve
World of Water at Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve
Flexford Nature Reserve
Flexford nature reserve is an urban oasis in the heart of Chandler’s Ford. Much loved by local people, it has an interesting mix of woodland and flower-rich wet meadows that support a variety of…
Walks, wildflowers, weather and much more
Reserves Officer Jo rounds up a busy few weeks packed full of events and walks at Fishlake Meadows Nature Reserve.
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve
Testwood Lakes is a hidden wildlife haven where lapwing, oystercatcher and great crested grebe breed in the spring, and butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies gather in the summer. A beautiful…
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
Swanwick Lakes has become one of the Trust’s most popular nature reserves. Much of the reserve is woodland and comes alive with bird song in the spring. Swanwick Lakes is managed in partnership…
Bouldnor Forest Nature Reserve
Bouldnor Forest is a fascinating nature reserve with a prehistoric past. Its variety of habitats including pine forest, heathland, cliffs and seagrass beds are home to plentiful wildlife.
Southmoor Nature Reserve
A coastal grazing marsh and a haven for birds
Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve
Farlington Marshes, one of the Trust’s oldest nature reserves, is a coastal wildlife expanse with internationally important populations of wading birds and wildfowl.
Help wildlife in the hot weather
Help wildlife in hot weather and lend a helping hand. Keep your watering stations topped up with water, and let some of your garden grow wild to provide shade for animals.
Spotlight On: Arreton Down Nature Reserve
Clouds of chalkhill blue butterflies, the high-pitched song of the great green bush cricket and breath-taking views across the Isle of Wight make Arreton Down nature reserve the perfect spot to…
Nature Reserve - Incident Report
Please let us know if you spot something on one of our Nature Reserves that you feel needs reporting. We won’t be able to respond to your feedback but it will help us to deal with some of the biggest challenges and keep a log of activity. Please don’t intervene or put your own health and safety at risk on site.