Skating and ice hockey at #Upware Cambridgeshire today

Visibility in Burwell Lode at Upware today disappointingly poor, but phenomenal density of Bitterlings getting ready to breed. Also lots Roach & a few Perch, Rudd & Pike visible through the green murk. #MySwim #Upware #Chalkstreams #fens #fenland #thefens #Cambridgeshire 1/3

While @JackPerksPhoto was filming Bitterlings in Burwell Lode, I was privileged to have my 1st experience of quality time with a European Eel - one a metre long hunting Gudgeon. Also plenty large Pike. #Upware #Chalkstreams #FreshwaterFish #eels #EuropeanEel #Anguillaanguilla 6/7

Thrilled to meet my 1st ever Tench in Burwell Lode; less thrilled that new camera on wrong setting for capturing the great views.

Plenty of small Silver Bream & lovely White Water Lilies.
#BurwellLode #Upware #Chalkstreams #thefens #Cambs #FreshwaterFishes #30dayswild
5/7

Was videoing some friendly, inquisitive Bitterlings in Burwell Lode when was almost run over by a squadron of 4 large Common Bream!

#BurwellLode #Upware #Chalkstreams #fens #fenland #thefens #Cambs #FreshwaterFish #bitterlings #30dayswild @Britnatureguide @JackPerksPhoto

4/8

Here, a Bitterling male is chasing off a rival. Not sure what the behaviour is at the end?
Bitterlings are non- natives from central & E Europe. #BurwellLode #Upware #Chalkstreams #fens #fenland #thefens #Cambridgeshire #FreshwaterFish #bitterling #bitterlings #30dayswild
3/8