February sightings
A record breaking February results in some stunning invertebrate sightings and birds breaking into song.
A record breaking February results in some stunning invertebrate sightings and birds breaking into song.
46 goldfinches, 44 reed bunting, over 900 linnets and many more sightings at Kester's Docking and Froghall...
Many species of bird are using the southerly winds to aid their migration to us this spring. In recent days, blackcaps, chiffchaffs, and willow warblers, have all been heard in the Great Fen; now…
Wheatears are running along the tracks, swallows are skimming along the dykes, and cuckoos are calling from the treetops.
Southerly winds are bringing the wildlife to us, as more and more species of bird fly in. This week, blackcaps, chiffchaffs, sedge warblers, swallows, whitethroats and willow warblers, have all…
More and more warblers are in song, and now that lady’s smock is in flower, there is something special to listen out for. From corn buntings to cuckoos, the Fen is stirring.
Warmer temperatures have finally produced some better moth records, both day and night.
Big skies and open vistas mean a good chance for mammal spotting at this time of year.
While not a year for spotting large numbers of short-eared owls, barn owls have been very conspicuous at the Great Fen.
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.
High water levels and some stunning weather make winter a very special time for wildlife watching in the Great Fen.
The changeable weather, and the seasonal wildlife movements at this time or year, have provided challenges and opportunities for the wildlife watchers this summer.