February 9, 2020
The early signs of spring at Wheatfen
The short, dark days of January have finally been left behind as we march into the month of hope – February. That hope is for…
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December 22, 2019
Christmas at Wheatfen
The varied mood swings of the fen are far from subtle during the short daylight hours of mid-winter. We hope and yearn for those crisp,…
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December 7, 2019
Exploring the wonderful world of bird ringing
It's 5am on Sunday morning; the day of the Wheatfen Bird Ringing demonstration, and an unhealthily early start on what used to be called the…
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November 26, 2019
A Winter Walk with the Warden
The day of the Wheatfen Winter Walk had crept up on me fast. With there being so much to do around the fen this time…
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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
September’s harvest moon rose gracefully over the far side of Home Marsh, a pale orb of glowing white elegantly climbing over the reedbed. Its eerie…
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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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