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03-10-2010, 07:09 PM
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| | | Wicken fen
Just watched Countryfile with the information and filming on this fenland. I've seen several mentions by WAB contributors who have visited it but didn't realise what a biodiverse area it was. The plan to extend it is a very good idea I think. Hopefully some new generation will take up the old practices and keep them going!
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04-10-2010, 06:43 PM
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| | | Re: Wicken fen
Never visited Wicken Fen but I have visited Chippenham Fen near by a truly beautiful l place, there is even a video on it, and their Water Buffalo.
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04-10-2010, 10:22 PM
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| | | Re: Wicken fen
I visited Wicken Fen many years ago with my parents, they were still trapping Coypu then, and Swallowtail butterflies were plentiful. The strawberries were magnificent. I also remember seeing shoals of large Bream in the waterways and numerous other wildlife around the fen, superb place.
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04-10-2010, 10:29 PM
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I visited very briefly last year for a Squacco Heron. Thought it was a great place. |
05-10-2010, 06:33 PM
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| | | Re: Wicken fen
A fantastic place, every visit throws up something new to see. One of our very first WAB meets took place there back in 2006, have a look at this thread. Dragonfly meeting idea? |
06-10-2010, 10:35 AM
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| | | Re: Wicken fen
Lovely place
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06-10-2010, 11:40 AM
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| | | Re: Wicken fen
Ive sadly only made it there the once, but it was great, saw my only possible hen harrier there too. Plus the dragonfly soc. have a centre there now so I must visit again. |
06-10-2010, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ukwildlifeo  Ive sadly only made it there the once, but it was great, saw my only possible hen harrier there too. Plus the dragonfly soc. have a centre there now so I must visit again. | I've only been to Wicken Fen once + that was a winter visit, so mainly a birdy trip, but highlight was definitely a hunting Hen Harrier. Otherwise I can only remember large flocks of Wigeon.
Do you ever get across to Sheppey in the winter as that can be good for Hen (amongst the hoardes of Marsh) Harrier? Elmley can be good, but the area around Harty Ferry probably most reliable site there. | | |
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