• Flooding?
    What is the current June 23rd.) flood situation at FDL? Thanks SP
  • 18 December Sightings
    Hi I am not what you would even call an amateur bird watcher, but of course appreciate birds and nature. In my 40 years I have seen a few birds such as a Black Kite at Hickling in about 2002, numerous...
  • A poem inspired by starlings
    Karen recently visited Fen Drayton Lakes, to celebrate her birthday and watch a starling roost for the very first time. The starlings made a huge impression, and Karen wrote this wonderful poem, in German...
  • Baaaarbecue
    I was going to write a 'proper' post this evening, but after the heat today I feel much like these sheep under the hide: It was a beautiful day for a stroll, but definitely a gentle one. Lovely...
  • Didgeridoos and Cuckoos
    What a busy few weeks it has been at RSPB Fen Drayton Lakes. I spent my first day on the reserve yesterday, meeting and greeting visitors and showing them the wonderful wildlife that Fen Drayton Lakes...