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Highlights: Dragonflies and damselflies are now numerous as improvements have increased areas of open water. Several hobbies now remain on the fen each summer. Many more waterfowl are using the open water, and marsh harrier are regulars on the reserve in summer.
Otters and water voles have returned to the river habitat, milder winters and increased mink trapping have helped the water vole population.
Konik ponies, a special breed, have been introduced from Poland to graze the Fen. Location: Redgrave and Lopham Fen can be reached from the B1113, or the A1066. From the B1113, the reserve is situated between Redgrave and South Lopham, and from the A1066 between South Lopham and Bressingham. The main car parks are situated at the visitor centre. A bus service runs weekly along the main road. The reserve can be visited at any time of year.
Grid reference: TM050797
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Redgrave and Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve
Redgrave and Lopham Fen NNR is an extensive area (125 Ha) of spring-fed valley fen in the headwaters of the River Waveney on the Suffolk/Norfolk border. It is the largest fen in lowland England. The reserve has a range of distinct habitats including the internationally important saw sedge beds and purple-moor grasslands. It is also home to one of only two British populations of the fen raft spider.Highlights: Dragonflies and damselflies are now numerous as improvements have increased areas of open water. Several hobbies now remain on the fen each summer. Many more waterfowl are using the open water, and marsh harrier are regulars on the reserve in summer.
Otters and water voles have returned to the river habitat, milder winters and increased mink trapping have helped the water vole population.
Konik ponies, a special breed, have been introduced from Poland to graze the Fen. Location: Redgrave and Lopham Fen can be reached from the B1113, or the A1066. From the B1113, the reserve is situated between Redgrave and South Lopham, and from the A1066 between South Lopham and Bressingham. The main car parks are situated at the visitor centre. A bus service runs weekly along the main road. The reserve can be visited at any time of year.
Grid reference: TM050797
Click here for more details.
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