Merging natural history, ecological monitoring and wildlife conservation has provided some new 'shared' highlights at the Great Fen this summer.

The changeable weather, and the seasonal wildlife movements at this time or year, have provided challenges and opportunities for the wildlife watchers this summer.

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

As the weather warms up, there is plenty to see and hear in the Great Fen. All is ready for the very first Great Fen Eco Tour, taking place this June.

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…

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…

Serenading linnets and drumming snipe usher in the start of spring?

While not a year for spotting large numbers of short-eared owls, barn owls have been very conspicuous at the Great Fen.

Many different 'communities' have an interest in the Great Fen, and liaising with them is an important part of wildlife conservation.

Another landmark in the conservation timeline at the Great Fen, is the first record of a cattle egret.