March 29, 2020
In recognition of Wheatfen’s volunteers
The big, green reciprocating mower had been cleaned, greased and oiled. I had lovingly polished it until it shone in the sunlight... Teamwork makes the dream work! (photos by Rodger…
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 “day of rest”. I’ve always…
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 of the year, I have…
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 and Fenugreek Stalkball, just another…
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 light reflected down to cast…
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 of the moth trapping event!…
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 and everything that you wish…