Cormorant
The cormorant is an excellent fisher. It is most easily spotted when it is perched, stretching its wings out in the sun to dry after a dive. The UK holds internationally important wintering…
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Wildlife
The Great Fen is a fantastic place to see all kind of wildlife, plants and stunning scenery.
Water for Wildlife
It’s an important time to consider how we can support wildlife with water on both a local and landscape-scale.
Wildlife highlights this summer
Merging natural history, ecological monitoring and wildlife conservation has provided some new 'shared' highlights at the Great Fen this summer.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Young carers meet new wildlife and new friends at the Great Fen
Young carers were invited to a day out in the Great Fen to support their transition to year 7 at school. Adam Fraser, Young Carers Project Worker with Centre 33, tells us about their visit.
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
Our Favourite Fen Wildlife
Staff and volunteers in the Great Fen are fortunate to spend their days enjoying the best of the Fen's wildlife. What were their top spots in 2022?
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
Retirement works for wildlife at home and in the Fen
Since retirement, Catherine Weightman has been balancing her time between working for wildlife in the Great Fen and the wildlife at home, in her award-winning garden!
People and Wildlife out on the Great Fen
Many different 'communities' have an interest in the Great Fen, and liaising with them is an important part of wildlife conservation.