The Marsh Carpet Moth is a beautiful yet nationally scarce species, short on suitable habitat. Catherine Weightman introduces us to an exciting new planting scheme, hoping to see local numbers…

Elderberries are already ripening and birds are on the move, foraging for food, and in some cases heading south. It's a time of change in the Fen, with plenty to watch out for day and night…

Ever since our intern Kaitlyn was young, she had a small fear of insects. Since starting her journey with the Wildlife Trust to become an ecologist, she has started to battle her fear, and even…

Goats, tigers and elephants roam the Great Fen, but you might need a night-time visit for the best chance to encounter them.

Spring has sprung, so there is plenty to look out for. Listen for new arrivals as we enter one of the most exciting periods in the wildlife calendar.

As the temperature goes up and down, and the water thaws and refreezes, our wildlife responds; another aspect of the changing face of the Great Fen.

Warmer temperatures have finally produced some better moth records, both day and night.

Blooming success on the restoration land requires a closer inspection of the flowerheads, for insects in search of nectar.

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

Species: Moths
Location: Woodwalton Fen

119 moths of 44 species