RSPB Frampton Marsh

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RSPB Frampton Marsh Protecting and restoring habitats, saving species and helping
end the nature and climate emergency. Photography is allowed and encouraged on the reserve.

Welcome to the only official RSPB Frampton Marsh page. The purpose of this page is for everyone to enjoy wildlife sightings, photos, news, events and updates from your favourite nature reserve. We hugely encourage you to share sightings, photos, pose questions and have discussions about the site. We all have a love of Frampton, so please assume positive intent in each other. Whether you are new to visiting, have been coming for years, or have never actually been but hope to one day, then all are welcome in this group. Frampton lies on the outskirts of the town of Boston and adjacent to the most important estuary in the UK for birds, The Wash. Thanks to our location on the East Coast, fantastic reserve design and dynamic habitat management, the site attracts birds all year round. From key breeding species in the Summer to over 50,000 birds calling us home in winter, there is never a quiet day. The wild and sparse landscape of saltmarsh and mudflats change constantly as cloudscapes and tides ebb and flow above and below the horizon. This official page is managed by some of our staff and volunteers. Please note, it will be checked daily during work hours of 9am-5pm but is not staffed throughout that whole period. If you have some specific feedback or a complaint to make please contact us by phone on 01205 724678 during office opening hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) or email [email protected]. You can find lots of information on our website www.rspb.org.uk/framptonmarsh as well. We encourage polite, friendly discussion, but personal insults, abusive or threatening language will not be tolerated, so please be respectful of each other and of our staff and volunteers. Any comments that include swearing or are deemed offensive will be removed and if individuals continue to post these types of comment to the page, then we may block them. Whether you have specific kit or just your camera phone, the wildlife and landscape of the reserve provides beautiful photography opportunities throughout the seasons. Please follow these considerations:

- Stick to the designated areas for visitors and adhere to any signage.

- Be mindful of your dwell time at viewpoints and in hides to allow everyone an opportunity to view the wonderful wildlife here.

- When it comes to nature photography, please always remember the welfare of the subject is more important than the photograph, so follow the Nature Photographers' Code of Practice
https://bit.ly/NaturePhotoCode

Are you looking for something to do with the children this half term? Here at Frampton we have a Halloween trail taking...
16/10/2026

Are you looking for something to do with the children this half term? Here at Frampton we have a Halloween trail taking place starting tomorrow, Saturday 17th until Sunday 1st November.

Take a walk around the 1.4 miles reed bed trail, looking out for question boards along the route and fill in the sheet which you will have been given when you pay at the visitor centre. Complete the trail and be in a chance to win a yummy prize at the end. The price per child is £4.50.

Please note that RSPB members park for FREE with a charge of £6 per car for non-members.

We look forward to seeing you this half term.

After the early morning much needed rain, the sun came out and our visitors enjoyed plenty of bird sightings on their vi...
16/10/2026

After the early morning much needed rain, the sun came out and our visitors enjoyed plenty of bird sightings on their visit. One of the sightings which always causes some excitement is when we are fortunate to spot a Peregrine. This one (photograph taken by our volunteer photographer Jeremy Eyeons) was seen from the reed bed hide.

The Peregrine is a large and powerful falcon. It has broad, pointed wings and a relatively short tail. Blue-grey on top, with a blackish top of the head, its obvious black 'moustache' contrasts with its white face. The breast is finely striped. It's swift and agile in flight, chasing prey. The strongholds of the breeding birds in the UK are the uplands of the north and west and rocky seacoasts.

For the sightings board today please see the comments section below.

*PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST SUGGESTING POOR VISIBILITY, THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED*There is still ...
15/10/2026

*PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO THE WEATHER FORECAST SUGGESTING POOR VISIBILITY, THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED*

There is still time to book on our upcoming event.
Come and join us for an unforgettable night under the stars!

Our stargazing event is an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of the night sky and learn about the wonders of the universe. This event is suitable for all experience levels, whether you’re a seasoned stargazer or just curious about the cosmos. On the night of the event, we will gather at the reserve to take in the stunning views of the night sky through telescopes, binoculars and the naked eye. Our knowledgeable guides from Peterborough Astronomical Society will point out interesting celestial objects and answer any questions you may have. There will also be presentations inside the visitor centre, which will be serving simple hot drinks.

While stargazing is the highlight of these events, our great British weather may let us down. A decision to run or not will be made 48 hours before, and all booked participants notified. In the event of intermittent bad weather we would continue the event with but with an increased focus on the indoor presentations by the Peterborough Astronomical Society team.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the beauty of the night sky and learn about the wonders of the universe. Book your spot today and see you under the stars!

For the sightings boards for today, please seen the comments section below.

Here's a sneaky peak of some of the fantastic new artwork at Freiston Shore. Created in partnership with Transported, me...
14/10/2026

Here's a sneaky peak of some of the fantastic new artwork at Freiston Shore. Created in partnership with Transported, members of the public joined their team at drop in events in September. Here are just a few of the results! Pop along to the official launch event on Saturday 31st October and see them in all their glory.

Good news today in that the volunteers completed the essential repairs on the Reedbed Hide, and it is back open again. T...
14/10/2026

Good news today in that the volunteers completed the essential repairs on the Reedbed Hide, and it is back open again. Thank you to the carpentry crew for their sterling work.

Despite the hide closure it has been a good day for sightings, with Raven, Jack Snipe and Brambling reported across the reserve. Today's map and list are in the comments below.

Thanks to Jeremy Eyeons for today's (historical) photo of a Brambling at Frampton Marsh.

A reminder that the Reedbed Hide will be closed today, for urgent repair work.In addition there will be a work party on ...
14/10/2026

A reminder that the Reedbed Hide will be closed today, for urgent repair work.

In addition there will be a work party on the Reedbed Lagoon islands, carrying out important conservation work.

We apologise for any inconvenience these essential works cause.

Our work party volunteers have been hard at work again today. The group picked up a quantity of glass that had been fly-...
13/10/2026

Our work party volunteers have been hard at work again today. The group picked up a quantity of glass that had been fly-tipped at the reserve, cleared brambles, and here Liz and Nat are preparing to install woodchip under the picnic tables to make them more pleasant to sit at. Thank you all for your hard work in making the reserve a lovely place to visit.

The Wednesday work party will likewise be hard at work tomorrow. The Reedbed Hide needs some urgent repairs, so it will be closed whilst this work is carried out. This might be a tad noisy, so whilst there is disturbance happening we are also taking the opportunity to do some management of islands in the Reedbed Lagoon. We apologise for any inconvenience these essential works cause.

Today's sightings are in the comments below.

Some photos here from yesterday's Wetland Bird Experience, as led by our Estates Operations Manager, Toby. Participants ...
12/10/2026

Some photos here from yesterday's Wetland Bird Experience, as led by our Estates Operations Manager, Toby. Participants walked down to the river mouth with Toby as part of his monthly Wetland Birds Survey. Avian highlights included a Red-throated Diver, and Razorbills. There was also the excitement of a Clouded Yellow Butterfly, hence Toby being in full paparrazi mode!

There are two dates left for this exclusive event in 2026, on Saturday 28 November and Sunday 27 December (a great Christmas present for the birdwatcher in your life?). For more details and to book go to events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter%5Bschedule%5D=8554

Today's wildlife sightings are in the comments below. Please note that the Reedbed Hide will be closed on Wednesday for urgent repairs. There will also be important conservation work being carried out on the reedbed islands on this day which will likely affect the number of birds there.

There has been a lot of solar activity over the past couple of nights. This means the Northern Lights, the interaction b...
11/10/2026

There has been a lot of solar activity over the past couple of nights. This means the Northern Lights, the interaction between particles blown out of the sun and our atmosphere, have been visible even this far south. Did you manage to get to see them? Anneke managed to get this shot of them over the Frampton Marsh visitor centre. If you managed to get any photos of them in this area, we'd love to see them! Please do post them in the comments.

Talking of the night sky, a reminder that next Saturday Peterborough Astronomical Society are visiting us for an evening of stargazing. Tickets and further details can be found at https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/171592

Today's wildlife sightings are in the comments below.

This Snipe is evidently a busy bird, with places to be! Thanks to Macca for the wonderful photo, uploaded to our Flickr ...
10/10/2026

This Snipe is evidently a busy bird, with places to be! Thanks to Macca for the wonderful photo, uploaded to our Flickr page. If you'd like to upload scenic or wildlife photos from your visit to either Frampton Marsh or Freiston Shore to the Flickr group, they may even get used for the daily sightings post.

Talking of which, today's sightings will be added to the comments below once staff return from leading the first Sunset Walk of the season. These walks are very popular, seeing the reserve as the sun dips below the horizon bathing everything in a golden light (weather permitting). See https://events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter%5Bschedule%5D=9506 for details.

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