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Ann’s Blog 18.7.22

Have you seen flying ants this year? I was sitting in the garden with family a couple of days ago and up they came. I expected to see the gulls come in for a feast, but no signs of them at all. Did you know that flying ants are called Alates? This is the nuptial… Read More

AuthorAnn TPosted onJuly 18, 2022CategoriesLatest SightingsLeave a comment

In July and August, Look out for

Ringlet butterflies Ringlets started to appear at Paxton Pits in mid-June and there should be plenty around in July. Look for them over the long grass in the meadows and around bramble flowers, one of their favourite nectar sources. They seem a rather dull dark brown at first glance but if you get a chance… Read More

AuthorIan CPosted onJuly 1, 2022June 24, 2022CategoriesLook out for..., Paxton Pits WildlifeLeave a comment

Ann’s Blog 27.6.22

It is a while since I last wrote my blog. One of the reasons is that Mike and I have been away in the south-west, where the wildlife is a little different and we see new species for us. However, it is also rather exciting when we have a new species for the reserve and… Read More

AuthorAnn TPosted onJune 27, 2022CategoriesLatest SightingsLeave a comment

Annual Report for 2021 published

We are pleased to announce that our latest Annual Wildlife Report is now available on the website: you can find it here, along with our previous reports. The report provides species-by-species accounts of all the birds recorded on the reserve, based on our annual breeding bird surveys, WEBs counts and casual records. There is a… Read More

AuthorIan CPosted onJune 15, 2022CategoriesPaxton Pits Wildlife, Wildlife surveysLeave a comment

In June, Look Out for …

Scarce chasers One of the most common dragonflies at Paxton Pits in early summer is the scarce chaser. They are a local speciality, the Great Ouse valley being their stronghold. The male has a powder blue abdomen and is often seen perched on a tall reed or grass stem on the riverbank, aggressively defending its… Read More

AuthorIan CPosted onJune 1, 2022May 31, 2022CategoriesLook out for..., Paxton Pits WildlifeLeave a comment

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Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

3 days ago

Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Avian Bird Flu has been confirmed in the area so please follow the advice given below if you are visiting Paxton Pits or any other area of open space.If you come across any dead birds at Paxton Pits please do not touch them and let the Rangers know ASAP the exact location so we can arrange for the safe disposal. Alternatively you can report it to HDC’s Customer Services team on 01480 388640. Thank you for all your help.

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How not to photograph a grass snake… it was too quick!Still really good to see one nonetheless! Have you seen one this year on the reserve?

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2 weeks ago

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Please remember barbeques and fires are strictly not permitted anywhere at Paxton Pits Nature Reserve or on any of HDC’s parks and open spaces. One of our Rangers found a discarded BBQ today which is very concerning given that everywhere is still so very dry.Please also ensure any cigarette butts are completely out and are disposed of in litter bins. Please continue to respect all parks and open spaces and inform the Rangers at the Visitor Centre if you spot anything untoward. Many thanks.

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Upcoming events at Paxton Pits

  • 18 August, 2022
    11:00am
    Guided Walk around the Reserve



  • 16 September, 2022
    6:30pm
    Insects: the Bizarre and the Beautiful - a talk by Ann Miles


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