Maple Lodge Nature Reserve
@maplelodgereserve.bsky.social
One of Hertfordshire's hidden secrets - a private nature reserve, home to a rich variety of wildlife including waterfowl, woodland birds, bats and butterflies.
The British Photography Awards 2025
CONGRATULATIONS to @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social member, Barry Webb, on winning the 2025 People’s Choice Award for Macro Photography!
#slimemoulds
CONGRATULATIONS to @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social member, Barry Webb, on winning the 2025 People’s Choice Award for Macro Photography!
#slimemoulds
November 5, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The British Photography Awards 2025
CONGRATULATIONS to @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social member, Barry Webb, on winning the 2025 People’s Choice Award for Macro Photography!
#slimemoulds
CONGRATULATIONS to @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social member, Barry Webb, on winning the 2025 People’s Choice Award for Macro Photography!
#slimemoulds
Sparrowhawk @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social Photo by Martin Patten.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Common Snipe @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social. Photo by Daniel Ellerby.
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#birds #waders #snipe
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October 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Common Snipe @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social. Photo by Daniel Ellerby.
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#birds #waders #snipe
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Nuthatch at the reserve yesterday. Photo by @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social member, Iain Nibbsy.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Nuthatch at the reserve yesterday. Photo by @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social member, Iain Nibbsy.
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A new set of signs for our hides! Produced and installed by @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social volunteer, Paul Marshall. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @ruislipwoods.bsky.social @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 3:44 PM
A new set of signs for our hides! Produced and installed by @maplelodgereserve.bsky.social volunteer, Paul Marshall. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @ruislipwoods.bsky.social @woodoaksfarm.bsky.social
Kingfisher @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social - one of at least five being seen regularly at the moment! Photo by Daniel Ellerby.
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August 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Kingfisher @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social - one of at least five being seen regularly at the moment! Photo by Daniel Ellerby.
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Wasp Spider @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social Photo by Paul Davis
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July 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Wasp Spider @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social Photo by Paul Davis
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Juvenile Kingfisher @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social this morning. Photo by Lee Tilley.
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July 20, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Juvenile Kingfisher @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social this morning. Photo by Lee Tilley.
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A first record for the reserve today! A Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isoceles) @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social. Photo by Paul Davis.
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July 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A first record for the reserve today! A Norfolk Hawker (Aeshna isoceles) @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social. Photo by Paul Davis.
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Birch Shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus). Photo by Paul Davis. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social #insect #shieldbug #insectweek
July 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Birch Shieldbug (Elasmostethus interstinctus). Photo by Paul Davis. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @royentsoc.bsky.social #insect #shieldbug #insectweek
Privet Hawkmoth - photo by Paul Davis. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social #moths
June 20, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Privet Hawkmoth - photo by Paul Davis. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social #moths
A selection of colourful moths from the reserve - Lime Hawkmoth, Burnished Brass and Small Elephant Hawkmoth. Photos by Paul Davis. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social #moths
June 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
A selection of colourful moths from the reserve - Lime Hawkmoth, Burnished Brass and Small Elephant Hawkmoth. Photos by Paul Davis. @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social #moths
Southern Marsh Orchids - a few of the 500+ in Rotunda Meadow. Photo by Martin Parr. @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social #orchids #wildflowers
June 3, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Southern Marsh Orchids - a few of the 500+ in Rotunda Meadow. Photo by Martin Parr. @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @ukorchids.bsky.social #orchids #wildflowers
Treecreeper feeding young @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social Photo by Maple Lodge Conservation Society member Adrian Lee @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social #birds #treecreeper
May 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Treecreeper feeding young @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social Photo by Maple Lodge Conservation Society member Adrian Lee @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social #birds #treecreeper
A Little Gull at @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social this morning - a rare visitor to the reserve. Photo by @birdmanherts.bsky.social. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social
April 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A Little Gull at @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social this morning - a rare visitor to the reserve. Photo by @birdmanherts.bsky.social. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social
Herts Bird Club Photo Of The Year 2024!
Congratulations to @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social member
@rickybirdman.bsky.social who took this photo of a Common Snipe at Lemsford Springs @hnhsoc.bsky.social hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social #birds #snipe
Congratulations to @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social member
@rickybirdman.bsky.social who took this photo of a Common Snipe at Lemsford Springs @hnhsoc.bsky.social hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social #birds #snipe
April 23, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Herts Bird Club Photo Of The Year 2024!
Congratulations to @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social member
@rickybirdman.bsky.social who took this photo of a Common Snipe at Lemsford Springs @hnhsoc.bsky.social hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social #birds #snipe
Congratulations to @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social member
@rickybirdman.bsky.social who took this photo of a Common Snipe at Lemsford Springs @hnhsoc.bsky.social hertswildlifetrust.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social #birds #snipe
One of three Emperor Moths (Saturnia pavonia) found @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social Photo by Simon Buckingham. @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social #moths #emperormoth #insects
April 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
One of three Emperor Moths (Saturnia pavonia) found @maplelodgersrve.bsky.social Photo by Simon Buckingham. @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @bc-hertsmiddx.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @gardenmothscheme.bsky.social #moths #emperormoth #insects
A rather unusual visitor at Lynsters Farm yesterday, spotted by @birdmanherts.bsky.social, an Ashy-headed Goose. This species occurs in South America and is probably an escapee from a waterfowl collection. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social
April 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
A rather unusual visitor at Lynsters Farm yesterday, spotted by @birdmanherts.bsky.social, an Ashy-headed Goose. This species occurs in South America and is probably an escapee from a waterfowl collection. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social
Mandarin duck at the reserve today. Photo by David Woodbridge. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social #duck #bird #wildlife
March 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Mandarin duck at the reserve today. Photo by David Woodbridge. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social #duck #bird #wildlife
Treecreeper at the reserve. Photo by Stewart Easterbrook. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social #treecreeper #birds #wildlife
March 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Treecreeper at the reserve. Photo by Stewart Easterbrook. @hertsbirds.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @colnevalley.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social #treecreeper #birds #wildlife
Egyptian Goose tries nest box for size! 😁 Photo by Paul Roberts @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social #egyptiangoose #geese #birds
February 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Egyptian Goose tries nest box for size! 😁 Photo by Paul Roberts @colnevalley.bsky.social @colnecan.bsky.social @hnhsoc.bsky.social @hertsbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbengland.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @waterbirdsociety.bsky.social #egyptiangoose #geese #birds