Woodwalton Fen
One of only four remaining fragments of the ancient fens, Woodwalton Fen Nature Reserve is home to many rare species of wildlife and plants.
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Wildlife
The Great Fen is a fantastic place to see all kind of wildlife, plants and stunning scenery.
The Summer Cut at Woodwalton Fen
This time of year is perhaps the busiest time of year at Woodwalton Fen. Natural England Reserve Warden, Tristan Colaco, explains the strategy behind vegetation cutting to manage essential…
A Wet, Wet, Woodwalton Winter
Tristan Colaco, Natural England Reserve Warden, looks at the impact that the extremely wet winter has had on Woodwalton Fen NNR
New Life at Woodwalton Fen
Natural England Reserve Manager, Tristan Colaco, introduces some new arrivals and their essential habitat management skills at Woodwalton Fen this spring.
Water for Wildlife
It’s an important time to consider how we can support wildlife with water on both a local and landscape-scale.
Wildlife highlights this summer
Merging natural history, ecological monitoring and wildlife conservation has provided some new 'shared' highlights at the Great Fen this summer.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Wildlife day and night, in the Great Fen
The last Saturday of August is International Bat Night and so, once again, volunteers and staff from the Wildlife Trust guided the public on a bat survey of Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve…
Our Favourite Fen Wildlife
Staff and volunteers in the Great Fen are fortunate to spend their days enjoying the best of the Fen's wildlife. What were their top spots in 2022?
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.