Redgrave and Lopham Fen - Suffolk Wildlife Trust
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Redgrave & Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve is the largest remaining river valley fen in England and the source of the River Waveney. As one of the most important wetlands in Europe, Redgrave and Lopham Fen now has international protection. As well as open fen, the reserve includes a mixture of wet heathland, open water, scrub and woodland. The underlying acid and alkaline geology has resulted in characteristic wildlife including many species now rare in Britain.
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Have you seen the strange apple-like growths on oak trees recently? There are lots about at the moment. They are called oak apple galls and are caused by the gall wasp Biorhiza pallida. There are lots of other plant galls (abnormal growths caused by other organisms) to be spotted too. Have you seen any?
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Mellis common is coming to life, covered in cowslips, cuckooflower (lady's-smock) and now in flower the green-winged orchid
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Such a lovely time of year here at Redgrave & Lopham Fen - sedge warblers are everywhere, cuckoos have arrived, blackcaps singing, bittern is booming, small red damselfly on the wing and water violet coming into flower. Here is a great picture of a cuckoo from last year feeding on a caterpillar (thanks to John Yaxley for the photo)
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This Friday (28 April) is our next ‘Time to paint’ session. Come along to the Education Centre at the Fen between 10am and 2pm for the opportunity to paint, draw or print, etc. in a relaxed and informal setting. No tutor, but a chance to share tips and experience. Bring your own materials and something to do, plus a packed lunch. £5 donation to SWT, includes tea/coffee and cake or biscuits. All abilities welcome. No need to book. These sessions are held on the last Friday of each month.
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We had a busy afternoon with lots of families here for our 'Easter fun at the Fen' family event today. Thanks to all those who came and took part in the activities, trails and crafts.
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A beautiful sighting of a rather large fen raft spider yesterday, without the usual identifying white bands
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Come and have some 'Easter fun at the Fen' at our family event on Thursday (13 April), 2pm-4pm. There will be trails, activities and crafts for all the family. For more details and to book, click here: http://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/events/2017/04/13/family-activity-easter-fun-fen?instance=0
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Yesterday's Plant Sale attracted over 880 visitors and raised almost £3,600 for Suffolk Wildlife Trust. A big thank you to all those who supported us.
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It's been a beautiful day here at the Fen and we've had a fantastic turnout to our Plant Sale. Thank you to everyone who came along - visitors, stallholders and all our Fen volunteers who make it possible. We hope you enjoyed it.
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The Trust's annual Plant Sale at Redgrave & Lopham Fen takes place this Sunday, 9 April, from 10am to 3pm. Come and be tempted by the wide selection of plants for sale, take a stroll out on the reserve and relax in the Centre with tea and cake.
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The Fen wardens and work party volunteers have been busy tidying up the car park area ready for Sunday's Plant Sale. The autumn leaves have been scraped back and the area is now ready for the stallholders who, on Sunday, will be filling this space with their plants. Visitors to the event will be able to park in designated fields adjacent to the car park.
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Glorious late afternoon walk with the boys at our fave place. Love the reflection of the clouds creeping through the reeds in the lake.
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Glorious morning walk with the boys at my fave spot #RedgraveLophamFen #weimaraner #weimwalk #weim #bluetheweimaraner #suffolkwildlifetrust
It's safe to say I should have started training months ago! Best time yet but ended in the mud .. No going back now, not long till our treks in Nepal 🌿🏔
Body Magic: 4.5 mile walk with afternoon with my SW buddy. What a gorgeous day! . . #slimmingworld #slimmingworlduk #bodymagic #weightloss #weightlossjourney #walking #walkingforweightloss #swmafia #slimmingworlddiary #slimmingworldfollowers #slimmingworldmember
Gorgeous walk through the reeds today to clear my head. Going to be taking a little break from Instagram, need to take a few days and get my head back in the game. Have a fab weekend guys! . . #walk #suffolk #suffolkwildlifetrust #sunshine #spring #walking
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Beautiful Sunday walk with the boys #bluetheweimaraner
What did you do at (forest) school today? --Soaked owl poo in water and found the small animal bones, stuck them to paper-- This is amazing! And he was beaming when we picked him up. Happy days ♡ #life #forest
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