News: Testwood Lakes

a bile of collected and bagged litter by an outdoor bin

Volunteers and staff step in after weekend damage

Wednesday 27 May 2026

The Trust thanks wardens, staff and responsible visitors for their efforts following a recent clean-up at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, but warns that continued littering and irresponsible…

Sand martin bank at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve

New artificial bank gives sand martins a safe space

Tuesday 3 March 2026

A new sand martin nesting bank has been created at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, near Totton, Southampton, to safeguard the only known breeding colony of sand martins in the Test Valley.

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