Lakenheath Fen RSPB reserve
Facts and practical information
Lakenheath Fen RSPB reserve is located on the Norfolk/Suffolk border in England, between Lakenheath and Hockwold cum Wilton adjacent to Lakenheath railway station. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Common crane
The common crane, also known as the Eurasian crane, is a remarkable bird from the Gruidae family. It is one of the few crane species you can find in Europe, with the demoiselle crane being another. Although not currently facing extinction, the common crane has...
Birds
Water rail
The water rail is a captivating bird belonging to the rail family, found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These birds flourish in wetlands with abundant vegetation, which they expertly navigate thanks to their slender bodies.
Birds
Eurasian bittern
The Eurasian bittern, also known as the great bittern, is a captivating wading bird that belongs to the heron family, Ardeidae. There are two main subspecies: the northern race, which is distributed across Europe, Africa, and Asia, and the southern race, which is...
Birds
Western marsh harrier
The Western Marsh Harrier, also known as the Eurasian Marsh Harrier, is a sizeable bird of prey found in the temperate and subtropical regions of western Eurasia and Africa. Its scientific name, Circus aeruginosus, has roots in Ancient Greek and Latin.
Birds
Great crested grebe
The great crested grebe is a captivating water bird renowned for its elaborate courtship dance. It is the largest member of the grebe family in the Old World and is an adept swimmer and diver, effortlessly catching fish underwater.
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