
September sightings
It's migration time! You never know what you will see, but the regulars are on the move; some just passing through and others are here to stay for the winter.
View from birdwatching hide over wetland habitat, Woodwalton Fen NNR, Cambridgeshire, UK - Mark Hamblin/2020VISION
Insects are the particular focus for us, in the coming months, so please let us have your sightings from the Great Fen, via this contact details on this page.
It's migration time! You never know what you will see, but the regulars are on the move; some just passing through and others are here to stay for the winter.
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…
Goats, tigers and elephants roam the Great Fen, but you might need a night-time visit for the best chance to encounter them.
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.
Amidst the changeable weather, signs of spring are peaking through. Keep your eyes and ears open.
Look to the skies and keep your ears open, as you never know what might be flying over.
A time of change. Our summer visitors are leaving us, other birds pass through and winter arrivals start to appear.
Warm weather finally brings out the insects, so time for some dragonfly spotting. Young birds are also on the wing, from kingfishers to reed warblers.
Tigers are on the prowl in the Great Fen and dragons emerge from their watery lairs.