June sightings
Goats, tigers and elephants roam the Great Fen, but you might need a night-time visit for the best chance to encounter them.
Stonechat at Kester's Docking, October 2020, by Henry Stanier
Goats, tigers and elephants roam the Great Fen, but you might need a night-time visit for the best chance to encounter them.
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.
Change is a fundamental part of our journey to restore the Great Fen, and this includes the changing face of its wildlife. This year is already proving to be a memorable one.
Tigers are on the prowl in the Great Fen and dragons emerge from their watery lairs.
Wheatears are running along the tracks, swallows are skimming along the dykes, and cuckoos are calling from the treetops.
Following record February rainfall in East Anglia, the water levels are high and as the temperatures are mild, wildlife at the Great Fen is taking advantage of the opportunities provided.
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…
Merging natural history, ecological monitoring and wildlife conservation has provided some new 'shared' highlights at the Great Fen this summer.