Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk

Minsmere Reserve is home to Britain’s rarest wader, the Avocet, as well as many other bird species that enjoy salt marsh and woodland habitats. Below is a selection of pictures taken in early August in 2005 (plus one from 2004).


The classic profile of an Avocet	But this is how you are even more likely to see them - feeding

The Egret is a recent incomer to Britain from Continental Europe, perhaps as a result of climate change	Oystercatchers are one of the most common of the native waders seen around our coast

A view across the Reserve, showing the largest body of water and a hide in the background	Some of the residents coming in to land

The Lapwing is one wading species that can also be seen feeding on farmland	A small selection of the Minsmere residents

Shellduck are a one of the larger seaside members of the Duck family	A Sand Martin. This particular bird seemed to enjoy being photographed

Sizewell Nuclear Energy plant dominates the view out from much of the Reserve	However, the RSPB have chosen to generate electricity for their Shop and Restaurant from a renewable source – the Sun