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Cossington Meadows
This wetland haven is worth visiting all year around, but comes alive in the winter, when rafts of ducks, like wigeon and teal, gather on the lakes, and short-eared owls hunt over the meadows.…
Wild Walk - Barn Owls at Cossington Meadows
Wild Walk at Cossington Meadows on the lookout for barn owls.
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Building Barn Owl Boxes at Cossington Meadows
Conservation Officer Chris Hill shares how building and installing barn owl boxes increased barn owl breeding at Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve.
Warblers and other bird species at Cossington Meadows
Conservation Officer Chris Hill looks back on the spring arrivals of warblers and other bird species at Cossington Nature Reserve.
Record year for barn owls at Cossington Meadows nature reserve
Fourteen barn owl chicks have been recorded at Cossington Meadows Nature Reserve, beating the previous record of 12 in 2019!
Meadows Appeal
Lea Meadows
Lea Meadows is a beautiful, diverse and historical nature reserve, teeming with wildflowers and birds. The meeting of meadows, woodland and a meandering stream make for a peaceful, wild experience…
Merry's Meadows
Merry’s Meadows is one of the most diverse and flower-rich grasslands in Leicestershire and Rutland – a must visit for budding botanists, casual naturalists or anyone wanting to experience the…
Wanlip Meadows
A network of scrapes and wet meadows, Wanlip is the ideal place to try your hand at birdwatching. The wetland supports a number of birds throughout the year, but the winter and spring are our…
Coombs Meadows
Coombs Meadows (or Combs, Combes or Coombes, depending on provenance!) are a suite of grasslands overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. Take a stroll around this botanical haven this summer, and enjoy…