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    volunteers rodger goodrick
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    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…
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    coal tit by Rodger Goodrick
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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 “day of rest”. I’ve always…
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    fieldfare
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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 of the year, I have…
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    fungus by ann kerridge
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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 and Fenugreek Stalkball, just another…
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    Natterer's bat
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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 light reflected down to cast…
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    garden tiger moth by ann kerridge
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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 of the moth trapping event!…
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    swallowtail on sweet william - paul beckett
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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 and everything that you wish…
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    Wheatfen Nature Reserve
    The Covey
    Surlingham, Norwich
    NR14 7AL
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    Hidden away near Surlingham in the heart of the Broads, Wheatfen is a magical nature reserve backing onto the River Yare. It is home to the Ted Ellis Trust, who look after the reserve and run regular events throughout the year.

    © 2019 Wheatfen Nature Reserve
    Illustrations by Glyn Brewerton | Site by waterfall
    The Ted Ellis Trust is a registered charity no. 296966

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