Blog: Spring

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

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March sightings

Spring has sprung, so there is plenty to look out for. Listen for new arrivals as we enter one of the most exciting periods in the wildlife calendar.

A pair of adult false ladybirds

February sightings

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

Purple loosestrife at Holme Fen

Holme Fen - A Reserve For All Seasons

Sarah Lambert, of the Peterborough Local Group of the Wildlife Trust BCN, looks forward to the year ahead and favourite species hoped to be found once more at Holme Fen NNR.

Chiffchaff

Spring has sprung

Chiffchaffs singing their name (“chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff, chiff-chaff”), can now be heard in the Fen, on a sunny day; of which there have been quite a few this week

Cuckoo in flight

Spring arrivals

The Fen is starting to get really lively at this time of year; you can hear the difference.

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