Wildlife
The Great Fen is a fantastic place to see all kind of wildlife, plants and stunning scenery.
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Wildlife Watch
Each session is packed full of activities to connect children with the natural world and the great outdoors.
Wildlife highlights this summer
Merging natural history, ecological monitoring and wildlife conservation has provided some new 'shared' highlights at the Great Fen this summer.
Help wildlife in the cold
The colder months can be a tough time for wildlife, food is scarce and hibernators are looking for shelter. That's why we’ve put together our top tips for maintaining your garden for wildlife…
Sand martin
The tiny, brown-and-white sand martin is a common summer visitor to the UK, nesting in colonies on rivers, lakes and flooded gravel pits. It returns to Africa in winter.
Our Favourite Fen Wildlife
Staff and volunteers in the Great Fen are fortunate to spend their days enjoying the best of the Fen's wildlife. What were their top spots in 2022?
How to help wildlife at school
Whether feeding the birds, or sowing a wildflower patch, setting up wildlife areas in your school makes for happier, healthier and more creative children.
How to help wildlife at work
Attracting wildlife to your work will help improve their environment – and yours!
How to make a hedge for wildlife
Hedges provide important shelter and protection for wildlife, particularly nesting birds and hibernating insects.
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
How to make a shrub garden for wildlife
Woody shrubs and climbers provide food for wildlife, including berries, fruits, seeds, nuts leaves and nectar-rich flowers. So why not plant a shrub garden and see who comes to visit?
People and Wildlife out on the Great Fen
Many different 'communities' have an interest in the Great Fen, and liaising with them is an important part of wildlife conservation.