April sightings
Wheatears are running along the tracks, swallows are skimming along the dykes, and cuckoos are calling from the treetops.
Wheatears are running along the tracks, swallows are skimming along the dykes, and cuckoos are calling from the treetops.
Recently, we've had time to reflect on our achievements and also plan for a great future at the Fen. We have shared our vision with our supporters and made a point of acknowledging those who…
Winter thrushes are out and about but we still have dragonflies on the wing, and other predators have arrived to take refuge in the Great Fen.
Another landmark in the conservation timeline at the Great Fen, is the first record of a cattle egret.
The month of June has brought vandalised viewpoints and mournfully low moth numbers, but the Fen is still 'Great' in more ways than one.
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