The month of June has brought vandalised viewpoints and mournfully low moth numbers, but the Fen is still 'Great' in more ways than one.

The arrival of Christmas 2020 marked the end of Martin Parsons' tenure as Great Fen Voluntary Officer. So what did that involve and what has he been doing?

The story of our research into stonechat movements, within and beyond the Great Fen, continues.

As part of our research into stonechat movements within and beyond the Great Fen, we will be posting periodic blogs about this project.

Saturday evening provided an opportunity to learn more about the wildlife of the Great Fen, by joining the annual bat walk, which has been running for nearly 10 years.

Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: Corney's Farm

601 Butterflies of 10 species / 39 dragonfly of 7 species

Species: Moths
Location: Woodwalton Fen

119 moths of 44 species

Species: Butterflies & dragonflies
Location: New Decoy

466 butterflies of 13 species/ 15 dragonflies of 8 species

Species: Raptors
Location: Whole site

6 species recorded

Species: Birds
Location: New Decoy Farm

134 birds of 27 species