Autumn Waterbirds
You can watch and enjoy the waterfowl at the Tranquil Otter close up, from your lodge or when out on the boat.
The Lough at the Tranquil Otter is a relatively undisturbed body of water and provides a haven for waterbirds. There are some resident waterfowl who stay on the Lough all year round, others come and go.
During the summer months, you can expect to see Mute Swans, Little Grebe, Coot, Moorhen, Mallard, Gadwall and the occasional Heron. If you are lucky you may see the flashing blue of the Kingfisher.
Watchtree Nature Reserve
Watchtree, a tree for looking out onto the world gives its name to the nature reserve near the Tranquil Otter. Great views of the fells and Scotland.
Summer Waterbirds at the Lough
The Tranquil Otter is a nature reserve, find out the variety of water and woodlands birds during summer 2019.
Wildlife Report May 2019
Here's a snapshot of the wild birds and waterfowl count at the Tranquil Otter in May 2019. Did you manage to see the Garden Warbler?
Wildlife Report 26th April 2019
Here's a snapshot of the wild birds and waterfowl count at the Tranquil Otter in April 2019. Did you manage to see the Reed Bunting?
Spring has arrived – Wildlife Report March 2019
Spring has arrived at the Tranquil Otter. The first migrant Warbler signals the arrival of spring.
Wildlife Report February 2019
Here's a snapshot of the wild birds and waterfowl count at the Tranquil Otter - we hope you enjoy the report.
Bread can kill
Bread is junk food for birds. It provides few nutrients and very little in the way of energy to survive. Bread can kill.
Wildlife Report January 2019
Here's a snapshot of the wild birds and waterfowl count at the Tranquil Otter in January 2019. Did you manage to see the Moorhen?
Nature from a Fresh Perspective: Spend some time in our Bird Hide
Here are a few comments and testimonials from our guests who have spent time in the bird hide.