A Wildlife-Filled Day at Warnham Local Nature Reserve

There’s nothing quite like spending a crisp February day out in nature, and Warnham Local Nature Reserve didn’t disappoint. On the 1st of February, I enjoyed one of those rare, memorable visits where everything seems to come alive at once.

As I wandered through the reserve with my camera in hand, the first highlight of the day was the unmistakable sound of a Great Spotted Woodpecker drumming high in the trees. Its rhythmic tapping echoed through the woodland, and I was lucky enough to catch a few clear glimpses as it worked away on the bark. It’s always such a thrill to see this iconic bird in action.

Down by the water’s edge, a Grey Heron stood tall and poised—calm, collected, and completely unfazed by my presence. These elegant birds never fail to impress with their statuesque stance and piercing gaze, and this one gave me a perfect photo opportunity.

To top things off, a lively flock of Long-Tailed Tits darted through the branches nearby, chattering and flitting about in their usual energetic fashion. They moved quickly, as they always do, but with a bit of patience I managed to capture a few moments of their playful behaviour.

It’s days like this that remind me why I love wildlife photography so much. Every visit to Warnham brings something different, but having all three of these species in one outing was truly special.

Have you visited Warnham recently? I’d love to hear about your sightings—especially if you’ve spotted any of these birds too!