Wicken8 Oct 2025Moth is reserve's 10,000th recorded species The National Trust believes the site is the "most biodiverse reserve in the UK".8 Oct 202512 Jul 2025Thriving nature reserve all began with a lakeThe former potato farm near Stretham is home to more than 420 plant species and 215 different birds.12 Jul 202516 Jun 2025Repairs begin on rare papier-mache church ceilingIntricate papier-mache ceiling carvings in the church's chancel are showing signs of age.16 Jun 202514 Jun 2025Farm turned nature reserve marks 30 yearsThe farm is transformed into a home for 210 different bird species after becoming a reserve.14 Jun 202524 Feb 2025Millwright kit is returned after 70-year absenceVolunteers say they never expected the historical kit to be brought "home".24 Feb 20252 Feb 2025First cranes appear on reserve's newest waterwayThe charity began a £1.8m peat restoration project in October and wildlife is moving to new areas.2 Feb 202513 Jan 2025Skaters make most of frozen fieldsFen skating takes place when a meadow floods and then freezes, resulting in very shallow ice. 13 Jan 20255 Sep 2024Nature reserve sees first crane chick take flightThe National Trust describes the chick's achievement as an "exciting and rewarding moment".5 Sep 202426 Mar 2024First foal of the season born at nature reserveA herd of Konik ponies is used to graze the reserve, which promotes other plant species.26 Mar 2024...
