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support Ely Wildspace, join
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A green corridor buffering the
eastern edge of Ely, properly protected from harmful development and
managed for the combined benefit of wildlife and local people.
With its spectacular cathedral,
gentle pace of life, and delightful riverside setting, Ely is a
special place to live. But its rapid growth has put increasing pressure
on the city’s remaining green spaces.
 The
quiet backwaters of Roswell Pits and the nearby wetlands and meadows
along the River Great Ouse are now the
last fragments of nature around Ely. Over 1200 people have joined
Ely Wildspace (originally called LCPRE) to keep these places wild
for the animals, plants and people to whom they matter.
The area is so important nationally
it’s recently been designated as a Site of Special Scientific
Interest. We are now working with agencies,
landowners and our community to safeguard this wonderful place,
enhance its habitats still further, and help people enjoy them in
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------- Latest News -------
I spy with my
little eye --- 100 bird species in Ely Wildspace
12 January 2012 Following
on from the success of the first ever Ely bird race back in May,
five teams set out early on the 20th November to once again try
to see and hear as many bird species as possible in a single morning
in the Wildspace. The winning team was captained by Ben Green and
recorded an impressive 62 species, including scarce local species
such as Bearded Tit and Marsh Harrier. Seventy one species were
seen in total across the teams, bringing the grand total number
of species recorded during the two 2011 bird races to a nice round
100 – an amazing achievement, and a testament to the amazing
wildlife sites we have around Ely (click here
for the species seen). Everyone had a great time in the winter sunshine,
and the morning was rounded off by some excellent food back at the
sailing club. But can we beat 100 next year?
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