The hot weather has brought the insects out day and night. June has been a fascinating time to investigate the Great Fen.

Spring has sprung, with birdsong and plenty of wildlife on the move.

Wheatears are running along the tracks, swallows are skimming along the dykes, and cuckoos are calling from the treetops.

The changeable weather, and the seasonal wildlife movements at this time or year, have provided challenges and opportunities for the wildlife watchers this summer.

Tristan Colaco, Natural England Reserve Warden, highlights the special wildlife thriving on our nature reserves as a result of habitat management this spring.

This month marked the resumption of some of our public outdoor events. Over the weekend, I led a couple of small guided walks in the Great Fen, hunting for dragonflies.

Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: Corney's Farm

601 Butterflies of 10 species / 39 dragonfly of 7 species

Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: New Decoy

466 butterflies of 13 species/ 15 dragonflies of 8 species

Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: Woodwalton Fen

10 butterflies of 4 species / 205 dragonflies of 4 species

Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: New Decoy

75 dragonflies of 4 species / 72 butterflies of 8 species