Amphibians & Reptiles
Restoration work has enabled amphibians & reptiles to thrive as dykes, ditches and drains supply an ideal living environment.
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A resort for reptiles and amphibians benefits from an upgrade, in more ways than one.
As we come to the end of winter, restoration work winds down and our monitoring activities escalate. 2022 was a busy year, and an amazing year, full of achievements and highlights; there are more…
Stonechat Travels 5
Restoration work is attracting more wildlife, especially our winter visitors, and our volunteers have been busy preparing the breeding ponds at Ramsey Heights, for some amorous amphibians!
Common frog
Our most well-known amphibian, the common frog is a regular visitor to garden ponds across the country, where they feast on slugs and snails. In winter, they hibernate in pond mud or under log…
Water vole
The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…
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My Great Day at the Great Fen
When his mum Lorna had to talk on the radio for work, eight-year-old Thom J and his sister Sally came along to the Great Fen to listen in - and to explore the place for themselves. Here is Thom…
Stonechat Travels 1
As part of our research into stonechat movements within and beyond the Great Fen, we will be posting periodic blogs about this project.