Potteric Carr nature reserve
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
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Happy Holly-Days at Potteric Carr
Join us for Wild Winter Weekends at Potteric Carr from 23rd November - 15th December.
Bittern
The shy and retiring bittern is a master of blending in and can be very difficult to spot in its reedbed home. It does sound like a booming foghorn, however, when it calls, so can often be heard…
Potteric Carr Sightings
Wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Sessions at Potteric Carr
Discover what sessions we offer for schools and community groups at Potteric Carr
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Murmuration magic at Potteric Carr
A spectacular performance with a cast of thousands and plenty of edge-of-the seat jeopardy: one of nature’s great shows is being staged at Potteric Carr this winter.
The Potteric Carr hat trick
Earlier last year, something very special happened at Potteric Carr nature reserve… Andy Dalton, Gateway Manager, tells us more...
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings 2021
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr nature reserve.
New species recorded at Potteric Carr
A new species of damselfly has made its home among Potteric Carr’s wetlands as climate change pushes it further north.
Potteric Carr Optics
Find your perfect pair of binoculars.
Potteric Carr wildlife sightings 2019/20
Daily wildlife sightings at Potteric Carr nature reserve.