Welcome to the Wild Haweswater Journal – your one-stop place to read fascinating insights into this beautiful 6000 ha reserve, nestled in a secluded, rugged corner of the Lake District National Park. In this Journal you can find regular updates on our site management, seasonal events, stories from the Haweswater Badger Hide, fascinating species spotlights …
Since opening our Badger Hide at RSPB Haweswater, we have had the pleasure of introducing students, couples, filmmakers, families and sole-badger lovers to our three visiting sows (females) who emerge from their setts in the wilds of Haweswater on an evening, and visit our Badger Hide to forage and socialise. Between public sessions, it’s almost …
Guest blog by Greg Wilson, MD of Wilderness Escapes Wilderness Escapes is an idea that was literally born out of years spent sitting around a campfire in some remote lake or loch far from civilisation. The silence of these places is at first startling, but then is soon replaced by the sounds of nature and …
Enjoy a wild night out at RSPB Haweswater! From the comfort of our brand new Badger Hide, you can watch the ‘Haweswater Badgers’ as they forage and socialise, allowing you the unique opportunity to observe these secretive mammals at close range. Each Monday throughout April to October 2019 we will be offering our Badger Hide …
