October 21, 2019
Fungi fun during annual Wheatfen foray
Hairy Nuts Disco – now that's a phrase which could refer to all manner of shenanigans; let your mind run wild. Poisonpie, Deceiver, Scurfy Twiglet…
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September 27, 2019
A brilliant Bat Evening at Wheatfen
Its eerie light reflected down to cast a ghostly atmosphere over a subdued fen. A light breeze caused the silhouettes of Willows and Alders to sway…
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August 20, 2019
Successful Moth Evening attracts over 70 species
“Don’t’ worry, the wind is definitely going to die down by this evening.” I am unsure how many times I said this on the Saturday…
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June 27, 2019
Eccentric naturalists and their search for the holy grail
For decades, countless eccentric naturalists have explored the many acres of Wheatfen Nature Reserve. Like any hobbyist group, naturalists come in all shapes and sizes,…
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June 15, 2019
World Swallowtail Day at Wheatfen
There are a handful of days throughout the working year when everything seems to click into place. On such rare days, luck is with you…
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May 5, 2019
Butterflies through the seasons at Wheatfen
The seasons at Wheatfen bring variety with all sorts of flora and fauna, including butterflies. There's been over 20 different species recorded at the reserve,…
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