Yellow class recently visited Minsmere Nature Reserve as part of their 'Habitats' topics. Whilst they were there, the children saw a wide range of flora and fauna - some of which were rather rare, such as a bittern.
The children took part in pond-dipping, finding bloodworms, great diving beetle larvae, pond snails, caddis fly larvae, waterboatmen and pondskaters.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQXsf_oSnLe5gbDdOAk9QjcCmYMPrGGn5WgMD1n9KEZOWQx2xrG5Hc6l432SgYJXLYku5XhqEGriRL9tmk5W6_pWZBHFbEmUO_s_j2t8EPZetgux12WmpxM56pAEI2p_a5lnxyTrceTA/s200/102_0185.jpg)
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They also visited West Hide which enabled them to see a range of wading and sea birds including avocets.
During the woodland activity, children hunted for minibeasts and finally they visited Bittern Hide where some were fortunate to a bittern and also marsh harriers. A beautiful grey heron was also seen close up. Just as we were leaving, we were lucky enough to see three fantastic deer.
The children took part in pond-dipping, finding bloodworms, great diving beetle larvae, pond snails, caddis fly larvae, waterboatmen and pondskaters.
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They also visited West Hide which enabled them to see a range of wading and sea birds including avocets.
During the woodland activity, children hunted for minibeasts and finally they visited Bittern Hide where some were fortunate to a bittern and also marsh harriers. A beautiful grey heron was also seen close up. Just as we were leaving, we were lucky enough to see three fantastic deer.
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