RSPB Strumpshaw Fen

RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Protecting and restoring habitats, saving species and helping
end the nature and climate emergency.

Who's excited for our upcoming Wildlife at Dusk guided tour?🦉 We still have a few tickets remaining, so if you're intere...
14/06/2026

Who's excited for our upcoming Wildlife at Dusk guided tour?🦉
We still have a few tickets remaining, so if you're interested make sure to book soon!

This relaxing evening walk is not one to miss!🌅 There are many exciting bird species to see and hear, but it is also the perfect time of year for the chance to observe glow-worms, bats and many other special species!🦇

Book now ⬇
https://bit.ly/4ojgT8E

MOTHSDid you know there are around 2,500 species of moth in the UK?Our first moth morning of the year kicked off in styl...
13/06/2026

MOTHS

Did you know there are around 2,500 species of moth in the UK?

Our first moth morning of the year kicked off in style, with 48 species recorded in the traps (see picture below for species list). Pictured here are 3 of the most spectacular (clockwise from top) : Lime Hawkmoth, White Ermine, Scorched Wing.
📸by John Curson.

If you'd like to meet and learn about some of these nocturnal beauties there is still space on our June and August editions:
https://events.rspb.org.uk/browse?filter%5Bschedule%5D=8624

The weather is perfect for our last two Scarcities and Swallowtails – Celebrating 50 Years of RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Guided...
10/06/2026

The weather is perfect for our last two Scarcities and Swallowtails – Celebrating 50 Years of RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Guided Walks this weekend. ☀🦋

On the recent walks with Drew they have seen Osprey, Bittern, Swallowtails, Lesser Emperor dragonfly and, if it says around, a chance to see the Red-footed Falcon that has been seen this week.

Don't miss out on booking one of the last few spaces! ⬇
https://bit.ly/3PN80HO

Visitors to Strumpshaw have been busy capturing these photos of the Swallowtails recently! 🦋 Last week we had many sight...
09/06/2026

Visitors to Strumpshaw have been busy capturing these photos of the Swallowtails recently! 🦋 Last week we had many sightings of these beautiful creatures across the reserve, and those in luck have still been able to catch a glimpse of Swallowtails outside our reception hide, between the showers. 🌧️

Why not join us this weekend on our Scarcities and Swallowtails – Celebrating 50 Years of RSPB Strumpshaw Fen Guided Walk, to learn more about how the reserve is managed for these and our other special wildlife and hopefully spot one too!
👉https://bit.ly/3PN80HO

📷 A massive thank you to our visitors for these lovely photos:
Alan Wood
John Brighten
Carla Stark

To round off volunteers week we are sharing this message on behalf of our colleagues running the Little Tern project on ...
07/06/2026

To round off volunteers week we are sharing this message on behalf of our colleagues running the Little Tern project on the Nofolk coast.
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💙 National Volunteers' Week 💚
Little Terns are back on the Norfolk and Suffolk coast!

With nests that are little more than scrapes in the shingle and eggs that are perfectly camouflaged, these tiny seabirds need our help by giving them the space to thrive. A huge thank you to the dedicated volunteers of the Tern Around Project, whose hard work helps keep nesting birds safe each summer by empowering beach users to care about our coastline wildlife.

We value the wealth of experience and knowledge in a wide variety of volunteer roles and couldn't achieve the work we do to protect these birds without them.

⭐️ We couldn't do it without you all! ⭐️

Our volunteers are out on the beaches throughout the breeding season, so if you see them, stop by for a chat and find out more about these amazing seabirds. 🐦🌊



📸 Images credit: RSPB
CE event Fin Duncan
Chick being fed- Lyn
Women with scope and 2 public- fin

💻 To discover more about our wonderful project, visit: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/little-tern/the-tern-around-project

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🌟 It's volunteer week 🌟This Volunteers' Week, we want to give a massive shout out to the incredible team of volunteers w...
06/06/2026

🌟 It's volunteer week 🌟

This Volunteers' Week, we want to give a massive shout out to the incredible team of volunteers who are the absolute heartbeat of RSPB Strumpshaw Fen.

Our amazing volunteer team supports the all areas of the reserve operations. Whether you are leading guided walks, repairing fences, maintaining habitats or monitoring our species, welcoming our visitors, we quite literally could not run the reserve without you.

To every single person who gives up their time to support us across all our different teams: thank you for your passion, your dedication, and your endless energy. You make Strumpshaw Fen a truly special place for both nature and our community.
Happy Volunteers' Week!

We love it when our visitors send in photos they have captured of the wildlife on site! 📸Here's a few of the amazing pic...
05/06/2026

We love it when our visitors send in photos they have captured of the wildlife on site! 📸

Here's a few of the amazing pictures that we've received recently, with some of your favourite wildlife 😎 🪶

What have you seen recently? Keep us updated!

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Kingfisher - Steve Reeve
Bearded Tit - Dave Bloom
Swallow - John Brighten
Cranes and chick - Steve Reeve
Bittern - Steve Reeve
Sparrowhawk - Dave Bloom
Marsh Harrier - Dave Bloom
Cuckoo - John Brighten

The excitement of new life is in full swing at Strumpshaw, and how better to show it than with the sweetest photos of th...
04/06/2026

The excitement of new life is in full swing at Strumpshaw, and how better to show it than with the sweetest photos of this cygnet!

Cygnets are highly precocious children and can swim and walk just hours after hatching. That doesn't stop them hitching a lift on their mother's back for warmth and protection.🦢

See if you can spot them out with their family the next time you visit the Fen.

📷Jonathan Casey

Strumpshaw Fen is 50 this year. We are running a series of 'Scarcities and Swallowtails'🦋guided walks to celebrate - 6,...
29/05/2026

Strumpshaw Fen is 50 this year. We are running a series of 'Scarcities and Swallowtails'🦋guided walks to celebrate - 6, 7, 13, 14 of June.

Join local expert birder and naturalist Drew Lyness, to spot star species like Swallowtails, Scarce Chaser Dragonfly, Bitterns and Bearded T**s. Learn about the RSPB’s work to manage this precious wetland landscape and allow its iconic wildlife to thrive. Click and book your space now ⬇
https://bit.ly/4cVGQap

📸:Matt Wilkinson (rspb-images.com)

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