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Fen Drayton Lakes

Fen Drayton Lakes

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Fen Drayton Lakes is a new nature reserve. At the moment, there aren't many facilities but it's a wonderful place to stroll around and enjoy the wildlife: huge flocks of wading birds and ducks in autumn and winter, warblers, butterflies and dragonflies during spring and summer. You could even see an otter!

Opening times

Open at all times.

Entrance charges

None, though donations to help us continue our work here are appreciated.

Fens through a Lens

More than 100 people took part in the ‘Fens Through A Lens’ photographic competition, organised by the RSPB, the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough Wildlife Trust and Cambridge University Museum of Zoology.

The pictures can be seen at a free exhibition at the museum, which starts next month, before touring the reserves. Click here for more information. 

Contact us

01954 233260

fendraytonlakes@rspb.org.uk

Nearest town: St Ives, Cambridgeshire

Grid reference: TL352680

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For directions, please see our How to get here page.

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Coots fighting - Richard Bedford
Kingfisher hovering over stream - Nigel Blake
Flooded meadows at Fen Drayton Lakes - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Southern hawker in flight - Graham Catley
Bird illustrations by Mike Langman (RSPB)