Northern gannet
Famed for its super-fast fishing dives into the sea, the northern gannet (or gannet) is a distinctive white bird with a yellow head and black wingtips. It nests in large, noisy, smelly colonies on…
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European badger
Badgers are the UK’s largest land predator and are one of the most well-known British species. They are famed for their black and white stripes and sturdy body, using their strong front paws to…
My dinner party
Niamh loves to feed the birds, so makes natural feeders out of pinecones and berries, to help them through the winter. She’ll tie this to a branch so that the birds can feast from it safely.
The Danger of Peatland Fires
Discover why peatland fires can be hard to detect and hard to put out and how we need your help to keep our wildlife and your homes safe.
Banded demoiselle
The Banded demoiselle can be seen flitting around slow-moving rivers, ponds and lakes. The males are metallic blue, with a distinctive dark band across their wings, and the females are a shiny…
A Youth Ranger's Survey for the DofE Award
For the last six months, Youth Ranger Nathanael has been diligently working towards the Duke of Edinburgh's Award in the Great Fen. Visiting every two weeks to complete a bird transect, he…
Common banded hoverfly
The common banded hoverfly has a fitting name: it is not only one of our most common species, its black body is also covered in yellow bands! It can be seen in many habitats from gardens to…
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The Great Fen is a vast fenland landscape between Peterborough and Huntingdon, currently benefiting from one of the largest habitat restoration projects in Europe.
Sites to visit
Explore the Great Fen's restored landscapes and nature reserves, providing a perfect habitat for experiencing wildlife.
How to build a hedgehog home
By providing safe places for hedgehogs to live, you’re much more likely to see these prickly creatures in your garden.
How to go peat free at home
Our homes and gardens have an important role in the fight against climate change. Help preserve vital peatland by going peat free.
Introducing Youth Rangers of the Fens
We are excited to start 2023 with the launch of a new Youth Rangers group covering Peterborough and the Great Fen.