Our water buffaloes aren't just easy on the eye. Their grazing of the wildflower meadows creates the perfect habitat for ground-nesting waders and a wealth of chalkland flora and invertebrates πππ¦π¦
#buffhello #waterbuffalo #cambridgeshirefens #wildlifefirstconservation
A big #buffhello to celebrate our π― followers here!
The Reserve is so dry and hot this summer that even the Reed Beds arenβt wet enough for our Water Buffaloes π₯Ί.
So they have staged a takeover of whatβs left of the Sand Martin pond to enjoy a lovely cool wallow there πππππ¦
Itβs our 30th Anniversary Family Open Weekend!
Come and join a guided walk deep into the Reserve and say #buffhello to our herd of Asian Water Buffalo π πππ
10am-4pm 12-13 July, guided walks hourly, last one leaves at 3pm
π£There's so much to do at Kingfishers Bridge this Easter!
π Go on our woodland Easter Hunt for just Β£6/child β easy and harder options available, prizes for all! (Wed-Sun only)
π§ββοΈ Visit our wonderful new fairy village
π Say #buffhello to our Water Buffalo and Konik Ponies
π Come and say #buffhello to our Water Buffalos this Half Term weekend!
They are in the Wader Meadow near our hides, preparing the ground for nesting season. Very soon, lots of lapwings will be laying their eggs in the depressions left by the buffaloes' hooves πͺΊ
π’ Bring wellies: it's soggy!