Blog: Birds

Stonechat at Kester's Docking, October 2020, by Henry Stanier

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A pair of adult false ladybirds

February sightings

A record breaking February results in some stunning invertebrate sightings and birds breaking into song.

Snipe

January sightings

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.

Flock of linnets at the Great Fen

November sightings

A frosty morning can provide beautiful and rewarding conditions to visit the Fens in search of our winter visitors.

An artists impression, watercolour painted, of what Speechly's Farm will look like after restoration. It shows lush green fields, woodlands, ponds and wet farming fields.

Great Fen, Great Future

Recently, we've had time to reflect on our achievements and also plan for a great future at the Fen. We have shared our vision with our supporters and made a point of acknowledging those who…

Merlin close-up by Henry Stanier

October sightings

Winter thrushes are out and about but we still have dragonflies on the wing, and other predators have arrived to take refuge in the Great Fen.

Red underwing by Henry Stanier

August sightings

Warmer temperatures have finally produced some better moth records, both day and night.

Female cuckoo rufous form at the Great Fen

Wildlife highlights this summer

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

Close up of a red admiral at New Decoy 19 July 2023 by Henry Stanier

July sightings

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

Red tipped clearwing moth by Henry Stanier

June sightings

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

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