Lit & Phil Natural History Section - Tim Sexton – A Year at Rutland Water - Surveying and Monitoring

Rutland Water is perhaps best known for its bird life. With over 20,000 waterfowl visiting the site in the winter it is an internationally important wetland. Coupled with the success of the Osprey and Water Vole reintroduction projects, the reserve has gone from strength to strength in the last 45 years. Tim Sexton (Senior Species and Recording Officer) will talk about a year at Rutland Water, focusing on his survey work spanning across invertebrates, wildflowers and water quality and show you that there is more to Rutland than just birds. Guests welcome.