BioBlitz weekend

Help us monitor and record species in the Fens this May

We’ve designed a series of events and activities that people can get involved with during the BioBlitz weekend across Cambridgeshire on 14 and 15 May 2022.

You can choose to join us in key locations to learn how to record your own wildlife findings, or get involved from home. We share what’s on offer below.

Events

Reptile Survey

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Find out how to conduct a survey for reptiles in your area - join us anytime between 09:30-11:00 on both days at Fairchild's Meadow in Haddenham!
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Grassland & Wildflower Surveys in Haddenham

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Join us at Fairchild's Meadow in Haddenham to survey a wildflower meadow to develop species ID skills! Come along anytime between 11:00 and 14:00.
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Guided Nature Walk

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Enjoy a leisurely walk around this picturesque Cambridgeshire village, develop your species ID skills and have a go at recording wildlife this spring.
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Dawn Chorus Walk

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Develop your bird ID skills (including bird song recognition) and take part in recording a range of bird species whilst enjoying a guided walk. Booking now closed!
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News

It’s Time For A BioBlitz!

Help experts survey the wildlife that enjoy our Fenlands. Join us at one of our events or take part at home!
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BioBlitz at home

Data Log – Record your wildlife sightings!

Download this data log to record all your wildlife sightings! Don't forget to sent it to us via info@newlifeoldwest.org.uk

Wildflower ID Sheets

Which wildflowers are growing in your garden or local village green? Send us your photos!

Butterfly ID sheets

Which butterflies are in your local area? Download our ID sheets to see which species you can find.

Pond dipping

See what is living within your pond! Click to be redirected for advice from Freshwater Habitats Trust.

Garden bird ID sheets

Identify the birds visiting your garden or local green space - can you identify their different songs too?

Reptile Survey

Survey for reptiles, including slow worms and grass snakes, in your own garden (or park)

Insect Inspection

Record the insects living in your garden using this quick and easy survey activity!

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