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Last Wednesday I went on a walk in Cambridgeshire with an RSPB warden on a growing local reserve, The following film records a murmeration that we not expecting. The starlings were likely all fledglings of this year. They ‘were maybe, learning their craft’. Fascinating to see them join in as ‘squadrons’!
If you want to see such sights join your local RSPB group or go out and find them for yourselves.
Quite close to Stamford in Lincolnshire and the A1 road, is this delightful and important wildlife reserve. Several species of orchids and scarce butterflies, etc. The Marbled White was in abundance Saturday 8th July 2017, together with some orchids including the Pyramidal orchid. Here’s a selection:
Cons: Not suitable for disabled as path is steep and bumpy. No facilities. Dofg walkers abound.
First summer visit to Wicken since about 1993! Yes that long. Much to see, and the Early Marsh Orchids are bloomi
ng marvelous! In 1993, there were about 20, but this year it is in the hundreds if not thousands! Well done NT.
I aslo noticed this specimen on my visit on the Summer trail (West of site). I believe it to be the Southern Marsh Orchid or an outside chance of it being the Marsh Fragrent Orchid. It was at least 9 inches of bloom, which is what caught my eye.
Sadly, no sightings of Hen Harriers, but I heard this week that they have but four breeding pairs in England right now! Wicken Fen is worth a visit, butt ake the insect repellant!