Ely Wildspace

We are a local community group working to conserve the natural habitats that surround the historic town of Ely.

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

Please sign and help save Cambridges Countryside @SpottedInEly https://t.co/3pu6Bf2p6M

[peterofely @peterofely]

Perfect for a sunny day and to getting children involved Take part in the #BigButterflyCount and using your smart phone https://t.co/2NmBwLJxO8 @eastcambscan @spottedinely @eastcambs @ElyMuseum @Ely_Cathedral @elystandard @ElyWildspace @wildlifebcn @savebutterflies

[Chris Thaxter @thaxalot]

Impressive selection of butterflies around Ely today, including marbled white, Essex skipper and an unexpected small copper striking a pose @ElyWildspace @SpottedInEly @savebutterflies

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

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[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

One of Ely’s nightingales became the ⭐️ of Radio 3 Sounds of the Earth feature recently. A recording made on the Easy Access Trail in May. If you click on the link, fast forward to 1 hour 20 mins you'll hear the recording along with some Ely/Nightingale related music. S Robinson

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

@thaxalot @SpottedInEly @BirdTrack Also a pair of Wood Sandpiper on the flood meadows.

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

@FlyinginFordham How’s that management plan coming along?

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

Volunteers have plugged the gap in the hedge by erecting a much more sturdy fence. Hopefully this will deter cows, dogs and people from wandering through the flood meadow. Leaving the birds and wildlife in peace.

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

We didn't finish in Springhead Lane on Sunday,we went back on Monday & dug up some elm suckers to plant in pots for replanting in the autumn.3 of our earlier transplants are growing well, to extend the line of the elm corridor. We also cut the hedge alongside the retirement home.

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

Ely Wildspace Working party 26/27 February 2023

Many thanks to those of you who participated. We completed the work in the nightingale plots, which are looking good. Let's hope we can tempt a male nightingale to drop by later this spring and sing for a mate.

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

After a long break, we have work to do at the nightingale plots in the Ely Wildspace land. We're planning a session on Sunday 26 February, from 9.30 am meet at level crossing by Boat Club
Please bring gloves & secateurs/loppers if you have them (we do have some gloves and tools).

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

Ely bird race today. Three groups braved the cold to find as many species as possible around Ely Wildspace: aka Roswell Pit. A winning score of 68 and an aggregate of 72 species were recorded. Some omissions were Fiedfare and Gadwall which seemed odd, we knew they were out there!

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

@hedleywright @Tom_Clarke @pollycouldrick @LaurenceWRT @wildlifebcn @ElyNFFarming It could well be rats. I’ve seen confirmed records and a video documenting diving rats bringing these up and eating them.

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

Sunday 9th Jan at 07.20 top of Kiln Lane, Ely. Ely Bird Race 🦉🦢🦆

Teams will set out within Ely Wildspace/Roswell Pit boundaries to find as many birds species as possible.

2 people per team must see or hear bird to count.

Aim to finish 11 look forward to see you. Good luck

[Neal Gates @neal_gates]

Pink-footed Goose with Greylags on Roswell Pits, Ely this morning @CambsBirdClub @ElyWildspace @BirdGuides

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

@CambsBirdClub @wildlifebcn @CPRECambs @NE_WestAnglia @NewLifeOldWest our beautiful Rive Great Ouse flood meadows and Reed bed are under threat. Deadline for objection is today. Please support by sharing and emailing your objection to [email protected]

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

@DioceseofEly @ElyMuseum @visitely @Ely_News @ElyIslandPie @elystandard @Your_Ely @AnnaBailey_Ely @MikeRouse3 @elisabethevery @alisoncwhelan @cwhelan1963 @MatthewPDowney @ Stop the destruction. Make the area safe for wildlife and people to enjoy.

[Ely Wildspace @ElyWildspace]

Deadline today. Please email [email protected] stating your objection.