Before woodland management takes over the schedule at Whisby for the winter, and areas of the reserve become too wet to work on, there are still jobs to be done in the reedbeds and elsewhere...…

Winter brings its own challenges when it comes to managing habitats for wildlife and visitors, but even before the new year is underway, there are already glimpses of spring at Whisby if you know…

The wardens are preparing the lake and reedbed habitats for the multitude of overwintering birds that make Whisby their home in the colder months.

Temperatures are rising as spring turns to summer and bringing out orchids and common lizards, among many other species, at Whisby.

Finishing the summer meadow management, fencing challenges, wild carrots, sheep and photogenic wildlife... it's all been happening at Whisby!

Looking back on a month of dramatic weather and hardy work parties - and ahead to the first signs of spring!