On Sunday 12th April we returned back to RSPB Fowlmere where we met with the warden. From the visitor centre we headed over to the Drewer Hide where Doug pointed out a little grebe on its nest hidden away in the reeds. From there we then walked around to the River Shep and on the way we heard a few singing chiffchaff and blackcap. In the river we spotted numerous brown trout hanging above the river bed and Doug explained how they manage the river so that it remains suitable for the trout. We then headed off along a secret trail to the watercress beds and we were lucky enough to spot a female grass snake basking on the bank which quickly slithered off. We had a great morning and we learnt about some of the different habitat management methods that are used and we saw lots of signs of spring along the way.
Woodpigeon, Chaffinch, Dunnock, Chiffchaff, Robin, Blue Tit, Water Rail, Meadow Pipit, Blackcap, Great Tit, Blackbird, Wren, Moorhen, Little Grebe, Greylag Goose, Carrion Crow, Magpie, Willow Warbler, Goldcrest, Green Woodpecker, Rook, Long-tailed Tit, Pheasant, Snipe
Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock
Grass Snake, Brown Trout
If you have any potential Wildlife Explorers aged between 7 to 12 years of age that would like to come to our next event then please have a look at the attached document.