
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
'Ajay's passion for conservation and his encyclopaedic knowledge of Wicken Fen ooze out of every single page' - Iolo Williams
Tucked away in the flat lands of rural East Anglia lies Wicken Fen, so loved for its big skies and tiny creatures, boasting over 9, 000 recorded species. For 125 years, this wildlife sanctuary has been cared for by the National Trust. A dedicated team look after this precious wetland of international importance, working with herds of free-roaming horses and cattle and weathering the elements to cope creatively with the dramas of a life outdoors at the cutting edge of conservation.
Wetland Diaries is a seasonal account of ranger life on Wicken Fen, saving a once widespread landscape and revealing the spectrum of emotions experienced in the process. Ajay shares the spirit and atmosphere of the Fens, offering an insight into the privileges and pressures of managing semi-wild animals in one of the country's first wetland restoration projects, creating precious breathing space for nature and people alike.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Praise for Wetland Diaries
- About the Author
- Foreword by Dame Fiona Reynolds
- Acknowledegments
- Introduction: As Far As the Eye Can See
- 1. The Mists of Time: My Long Road to Wicken
- 2. Finding the Fen
- 3. A Week at Wicken
- 4. Rewilding
- 5. Carol, the Cattle, the Koniks and Me
- 6. Nature Takes Over
- 7. Wetland Management
- 8. Winter Days
- 9. Signs of Spring
- 10. Blue Skies, Birdsong, Blooms and Booms
- 11. Green to Gold
- 12. Weird Wicken
- 13. Ever Onward
- Bibliography
- Appendix 1: Species Recorded on Wicken Fen
- Appendix 2: Notable Koniks Mentioned in the Text
- Appendix 3: Notable Cattle Mentioned in the Text
- Appendix 4: List of Ajay Tegala’s Media Appearances
- Picture Section