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Great spotted woodpecker at nest holeNorfolk hawker dragonflyClose up of bluebells
Swallowtail butterfly, side profileReedbed at Strumpshaw Fen reserveSouthern marsh orchid and yellow rattle, in wet meadow, Strumpshaw Fen
Male bearded tit hiding in reedbedBittern peering into water from reedsBacklit reeds
Otter looking back over its shoulderReeds at sunset at the RSPB Strumpshaw Fen nature reserveBoy in hat smiling in snow

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Strumpshaw Fen is one of the best places for wildlife in the UK.

Top things to do in Spring

  1. Stroll through peaceful woodland carpeted with bluebells
  2. Look out for woodpeckers hammering in the trees
  3. Listen for bitterns booming in the reedbeds

Top things to do in Summer

  1. Meander through flower meadows brimming with orchids
  2. Look out for stunning swallowtail butterflies in June
  3. Watch for kingfishers diving in the pools

Top things to do in Autumn

  1. Stroll through stunning autumn woodland
  2. Look out for bitterns, bearded tits and other shy wetland birds
  3. Watch out for otters hunting in the pools and river

Top things to do in Winter

  1. Watch out for otters hunting in the pools and river
  2. Look out for bitterns, bearded tits and other shy wetland birds
  3. Wrap up warm and enjoy a walk around a wet, wintry landscape

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