Titchfield Haven National Nature Reserve - Hampshire County Council

Our new Ticket office is open! We are open daily from 9am to 4pm.
Come and see what's on the reserve - the newly fledged Marsh Harriers can be seen now along with countless dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies.

We have spaces on our 'What's in the Moth Trap' event next Tuesday 9.30, £10 per person. A unique opportunity to see what has been caught in the trap overnight before they are released back onto the reserve. To book, please come into the Ticket Office or phone us on 01329 662145.

Discover the beauty of Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve for less this summer 🐦🌿

With peaceful walking routes, coastal habitats and plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, it’s the perfect place to slow down and reconnect with nature.

🎟️ This summer, you can enjoy reduced admission, making it easier to explore one of Hampshire’s most special nature reserves.

Whether you're a keen birdwatcher or just looking for a relaxing day outdoors, there’s more to discover—and better value too 💚

🔗 Find out more: hants.gov.uk/summer-savings

Just a reminder that our Hide with a Guide event will be on this Saturday 6th June 10.30 am till 12.30 pm

There's currently lots to see and hear on the nature reserve at the moment. Sightings today have included 3 Spoonbills, a singing Cuckoo, Hobby, Red Kite, Marsh Harrier and lots of Painted Lady Butterflies. Here are some photos from around the reserve today (captions on photos).

Looking for ideas this half term? 👀

The rangers will be setting up a range of activities at Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve on the 28 May, from 10am - 12.30pm, and we would love to see you there!

Whether you want to try out some sketching in the meadow hide 🎨or look to improve on your bird ID in meon shore hide 🦆 come and say hello to the team and enjoy a day out in nature.

To find out more about this event, head on over to our website:

https://birdaware.org/solent/events/art-in-the-hide-at-titchfield-haven/

Please note: there is an entrance fee for adults into the reserve, kids go free during half term

We hope to see you there🌞

Thank you to Dave Horrocks for sharing these photos of two Tawny Owl chicks that have been showing along the boardwalk recently.

Rather than fledging Tawny Owls clamber out of their nest chamber to climb around the branches of nearby trees at around 4 to 5 weeks of age. They're still dependant on their parents for food until they are around 3 months old.

🦋🐝🦅🦢🦆***FREE CHILD ENTRY*** 🦋🐝🦅🦢🦆
Looking for kids activities this school holiday? Love nature? Why not come for a visit to the reserve with your family. We have Mini Ranger backpacks for your budding nature enthusiasts (£1 to hire), hides to look out of and lots of birds to see!
We look forward to welcoming you. Pop into the ticket office when you arrive - follow the arrows from the Harbourside Cafe to find us by the East Entrance. From Saturday 23rd May to Sunday 31st May.
Free child entrance during HCC school holidays.
Children must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
No booking required, just turn up on the day and get your adult tickets from the Ticket Office.

We also have a pond dipping activity which is a bookable event on Tuesday 26th May.

Great photos from Darryl Gorman of the Osprey we had fishing over the reserve this week.
Ospreys migrate back to the UK to breed after spending the winter in West Africa, a 4200km journey that can take 20 days! They don't currently breed at Titchfield Haven but we are hopeful that one day they will.
This osprey was being mobbed by a Lesser Black Backed Gull probably after the fish it had caught!