It was a sweltering hot day (for a change!) unbearably hot long drive to Wheat Fen, over the river from Strumpshaw fen , the home of our famous naturalist Ted Ellis.awkward place to get to from this side of Norfolk but well worth it once you get there, it is similar to Strumpshaw Fen but on a much smaller scale, but just as beautiful, if not more so, not so many people there either, which was good.There are lots of well marked paths through many habitats, and many places for photo opportunities.
We wandered along the lovely little paths stopping to enjoy the scenes one being a Swan with so many youngsters on its back they didnt all fit, one of them had its little bottom and legs paddling in the water behind mum whilst its head was stuffed between its mums wing and tail at the back, many other lovely sights included red eyed damselflies settling on an abundance of lilly pads, and also the wonderful Banded Demoiselle , which i had never seen before the most amazing colours , and a very distinctive flight, the day was very hot, but there were many shaded places to sit and enjoy the views and take a picnic.Definitely well worth another visit.
