Wildfowl flock to Pitsford Water
It's been a great winter so far for wildfowl spotting at Pitsford
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Pitsford Water Update: Winter 2026
Read on for seasonal updates on what we are up to at Pitsford Water nature reserve and to see our wildlife highlights.
Pitsford Water Nature Reserve
A gem of a reserve; a haven for wildfowl and migrating waders
On bat patrol at Pitsford
On a bat survey at Pitsford Water nature reserve after extreme heat, Volunteer Officer Isabella Clarke detects an eerie silence . . .
Kingfisher viewing screen at Pitsford
A new kingfisher viewing screen at Pitsford Water has been constructed by volunteers to quietly observe wildlife in a tranquil spot
Rare moth spotted at Pitsford Water
A rare blue underwing makes an appearance.
Summer moths at Pitsford and the changing of the seasons
It's been a bumper summer for moths at Pitsford Water nature reserve.
Counting heron nests at Pitsford
The heronry at Pitsford Reservoir was surveyed from the air to enable us to accurately count nests.
Pitsford Wildlife Week
A week-long celebration of one of our wildest nature reserves in Northamptonshire
Water for Wildlife
Our waterways connect many habitats. Read about our work to restore rivers and improve water quality and habitats for wildlife.
Water spider
There are several species of spider that live in our wetlands, but the water spider is the only one that spends its life under the water. In its pond habitats, it looks silvery because of the air…
Water scorpion
The water scorpion is not a true scorpion, but it certainly looks like one! An underwater predator, it uses its front pincer-like legs to catch its prey. Its tail actually acts as a kind of '…