A New Year

A new year is upon us...

The winter months are a great time to visit the Landguard Nature Reserve. At times you can find yourself completely alone with just the sounds of the crashing surf and early morning bird song. You might even spot a seal bobbing along in the waters.

Our friends at the Landguard Bird Observatory have a fab recent sightings blog with fishing Cormorants, our local Peregrine and beach feeding Sanderling noted in the last week. Check it out at http://lbobs.blogspot.com

Dogs of course are welcome to join you on a Winter walk, but please remember on the southern half of the reserve they should be on a short fixed lead. There are also plenty of bins to dispose of dog waste safely and responsibility.

One of my favourite walks starts at the Manor Terrace car park. Head up onto The Butts for some lovely panoramic views over the reserve, then down along the beach to Suffolk's most southerly point. From here its an easy stroll beside the estuary to the View Point Cafe where you can warm yourself up with well-earned cuppa and cake.

Our downloadable Nature Reserve leaflet will provide you with lots of useful information to help you explore and protect this important coastal habitat.