Fens through the Seasons

Local resident and artist Penny Lindop spent some of her time during lockdown out and about on the fens, where she turned her hand at making short vidoes reflecing the quietness and tranquility of the fens. A few clips are shown below (to play click on the play button on each image below - little arrow bottom left hand corner).

In Search of Spindle Berries on the Fens of the Little Ouse Headwaters Project - October 2020

A Crisp Winter's Day on the Fens - November 2020

A Snowy Day on the Fens - January 2021

All a Flutter

As the days grow longer and warmer, our feathered friends can be seen to be enjoying the spring. They are starting to inspect nest boxes and can be seen collecting nesting materials. You may even start to find the odd egg shell when you are out on your walks or in your garden from some of the early nesting birds. Our sites are a haven for wildlife, with birds being one of them. During the main bird breeding season from April to the end of August, please keep dogs to the paths and under close control, to avoid disturbance to nesting birds while visiting LOHP sites. Let's protect these special places and the wildlife that call them home.

View across Parkers Piece © Ellie Beach

Back on Track

It seems as though we might be back on track for Spring. Birds are signing, courting and collecting nesting materials and flowers are starting to bloom.

Here are a few early spring pictures from our volunteers and members, hope you enjoy them.

Some spring bulbs photographed in early February in Bridgham by Samantha Thompson.

Willow catkins taken on Stuston Common by Nick Lingwood on 21st February.

A lovely splash of yellow with these Winter Aconites pictured in early February in Bridgham by Samantha Thompson.