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May 28, 2020

“Rats” under the Warden’s office?

It was that time of the year again; April, and time to complete an annual claim form for the Rural Payments Agency. This is part of our Countryside Stewardship agreement…

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April 13, 2020

The arrival of spring at Wheatfen

As the lockdown continues across the country in the fight against the coronavirus, people are doing a tremendous job at resisting the urge to break the rules and rush out…

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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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March 2, 2020

The elusive Wheatfen otters

“Give it a sniff,” they said. “What will it smell like?” I asked in reply, wrinkling my nose at the thought of it... I suspiciously eyed the dark-grey spraint neatly deposited…

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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 the longer, milder days, the…

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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, bright, sunny days where the…

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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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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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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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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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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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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, and also with many quirky…

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“Rats” under the Warden’s office?

The arrival of spring at Wheatfen

In recognition of Wheatfen’s volunteers

The elusive Wheatfen otters

The early signs of spring at Wheatfen

Christmas at Wheatfen

Exploring the wonderful world of bird ringing

A Winter Walk with the Warden

Fungi fun during annual Wheatfen foray

A brilliant Bat Evening at Wheatfen

Successful Moth Evening attracts over 70 species

Eccentric naturalists and their search for the holy grail

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