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New Wetland Blooms: Wildlife Returns to Great Fen
26 Apr
Summary
- 25 hectares of land transformed into wetland with mere and channels.
- Lapwings and other birds observed exploring the new habitat.
- Site to open to public in summer after 100 years out of nature.
A newly constructed wetland area at the Great Fen nature reserve in Cambridgeshire is already attracting wildlife, marking a significant milestone for The Great Fen project. Approximately 25 hectares, equivalent to about 60 football pitches, have been meticulously shaped with a mere and channels over the past year.
Staff have observed birds, such as lapwings, showing interest in the burgeoning feeding grounds. This initiative, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, is a crucial phase in linking Woodwalton Fen and Holme Fen. The reserve is scheduled to open its gates to the public this summer, offering a unique opportunity to witness nature's resurgence.
Lorna Parker, Great Fen project manager, expressed satisfaction as the construction concluded, allowing nature to take its course. She noted that the filled waterways and muddy edges are ideal for insects and molluscs, promising a rich food source for wading birds. The transformation signifies the land's return to a natural state after more than a century.
