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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Half Term and Halloween are just around the corner... and we've got activities for all the family: 🔎🕷️ take your little ones on a creepy-crawly hunt in the woods 👟👻 dress up or speed around for our 5km Fun Run 🔥🎻 spend Halloween around the fire pit at the Night Cafe, with the best live music!

Halloween Half Term at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, 24–25 October 2026.

Creepy Crawly Hunt, every day, £4
5km Fun Tun, 25 October, £15/£18
Night Cafe with live music, 31 October

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Creepy Crawly Woodland Hunt at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, 24–31 October 2026.

Buy your £4 entry card from the cafe. Find the bugs, solve the clues, claim your prize! 8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day, for all ages.

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Halloween 5km Fun Run, Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, 11am, Sunday 25 October 2026.

Online price £15, on the day £18. Runners, walkers, ghosts and ghouls welcome! Unique hand-crafted medal for all finishers.

Book at https://kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-autumn-run

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Halloween Night Cafe at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, 31 October 2026 to 8pm.

Live music by Josh Robins and friends. Seasonal hot food, treats and drinks. Outdoor fire pit and indoor seating.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

It's increasingly hard to keep our wetlands wet through the hot dry summers. The lake has shrunk well below its normal levels and the small ponds have dried up. So we are starting to dig a reservoir on the lime grassland to store surplus winter rainwater. The Konik ponies are very interested!

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🏞️👨‍🌾 The Warden's team has completed their maintenance project on the Cam Washes SSSI — and doesn't it look fantastic? 🦆🐂This 18th-century construction is designed to hold the river Cam's winter floods, providing precious wetland habitat. 🤩🚜 Sabbatical volunteer Emily became an expert dumper driver!

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

All participants earn: 🏅a unique hand-crafted medal made from fallen wood from the Reserve; ☕ the moral right to coffee and home-made cake at our @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social; 🥰 the warm glow of knowing that your entry fee supports our work to protect endangered Fenland wildlife and habitat!

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🗓️👟Less than a month to go before our 5km Autumn Run! 🍂🏞️🐃 Book now for just £15 to walk, run or jog through gorgeous Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on Sunday 25 October. All ages and abilities welcome! kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We've just restocked our shop with more gorgeous greetings cards by local artist Lizzie Ault, Tales from the Fen 😍 Lizzie's designs feature Fenland wildlife, as well as Ely Cathedral, centrepiece of our northern horizon. Her winter scenes also make lovely Christmas cards. Open every day 8:30-4:30.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If you'd like to volunteer outdoors with us this autumn/winter, email volunteercoordinator@kingfishersbridge.org or ask in @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social for a form. We can't guarantee you'll be driving giant diggers, but there's always interesting work to be done! (Mon, Wed-Fri available)

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🚜 Our Wardens and wonderful volunteers have been hard at work this week, maintaining the waterways on the Cam Washes SSSI. 💦🦆🪷🐮This important wetland holds flood water from the river Cam & provides essential habitat for Fen wildlife. It also excellent grazing for Spinney Abbey's longhorn cattle

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

And the Reserve itself is open every day, dawn-dusk, with a £5 car parking charge (free for Supporters). @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social is open every day too, 8:30–4:30 serving the BEST lunches, cakes, and treats, all freshly made in our kitchen by wonder-chef Jane 📷 by talented Shirley Sadler 😍

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🍂 5️⃣ wonderful events on the Reserve this autumn! 🙏 Tai Chi & Nature workshop on Saturday 26 September £35/£45 🦇 Bat Walks on alternating October Saturday evenings £16 👟 5km Run on Sunday 25 October £12 EARLY BIRD rate ends soon! kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/category/eve...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

👋 Come and see us at Wicken Farmer's Market on Sunday 6 September, 10 am-1 pm, Wicken Village Hall, CB7 5XR 🏞️ Meet Reserve Manager James and learn how we restore precious Fenland habitat. 🐝 Buy a jar of our delicious honey, or chef Jane's famous scones, fresh from @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🏞️ 🌦️🍂 Get out into Nature at Kingfishers Bridge this autumn! 🎟️🧘‍♀️👟 Book now for: • Tai Chi workshop, Saturday 26 September £35/£45 • 5km Autumn Run/walk/jog, Sunday 25 October £12/£15/£18 🥾🐾 ☕🍰🥪 Calming wildlife walks and warming treats @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social, every day, all weathers

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🏞️🥾🐾 The Reserve is spectacular in all weathers! 👀🌦️Hide in a hide in the rain, head up on deck in the sun. 🍇🍏 How many types of berry and fruit will you spot here this Bank Holiday weekend? ☕🥪🍰🍪 Fill up at @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social, open every day 8:30-4:30 for freshly-made lunches & treats

View over Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on Friday 28 August 2026, looking north from the Mound Hide. Willow trees and autumnal water meadow in the foreground, grazing water buffalo just visible by the lake to the left. A row of green trees on the horizon marks the boundary. Ely Cathedral is just visible at far left. The skies change from blue with light clouds to the left, to dark storm clouds to the right.

The new deck of the East Hide at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on Friday 28 August 2026. There is a dark green-painted hide made from a converted shipping container, with a white door to the left. An external wooden staircase runs from the right of the door, up to the roof of the hide, which has wooden barriers all around it. In the distance are autumnal water meadow and green trees marking the Reserve's boundary. The deep blue sky is full of dramatic white and grey clouds, promising rain.

Close-up of a green-leaved mirabelle plum tree heavily laden with orange fruit, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on Friday 28 August 2026

View from above of a round white plate, full of a cheese and ham ploughman's lunch, with four slices of fresh, chunky white bread, dressed mixed salad, apple, pickled onions, and chutney. Made at the Kingfisher Cafe at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on Friday 14 August 2026.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

And @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social is now offering picnics! Grab sandwiches, cold drinks, and ice cream to eat by the Cam, or treat yourself to lunch or cake in the cafe garden. Open every day, 8:30–4:30 in the Visitor Centre. 10% discount for Supporters www.kingfishersbridge.org/become-a-sup...

Two shelves of take-away sandwiches in the fridge of Kingfisher Cafe, including vegan and gluten-free options, in compostable packaging. A shelf of chilled cans of fruit drinks just visible below. All our food is made in-house by our wonderful Chef Jane.

Cafe Manager Karen serving cake behind the counter of the Kingfisher Cafe. Th counter in front of her is stacked with cakes, scones and other treats. All our food is made in-house by our wonderful Chef Jane.

Fruit scones (top left) and cheese scones (bottom right) straight out of the Kingfisher Cafe oven. All our food is made in-house by our wonderful Chef Jane.

Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve. Become a supporter of Kingfishers Bridge https://www.kingfishersbridge.org/become-a-supporter.html

Background images shows the lush green reed beds, with green trees and the Mound behind, a blue lagoon in the reeds in the foreground and lightly cloudy blue skies beyond.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🏞️ As the temperatures drop a little this weekend, the Reserve is the perfect place to relax. ❤️‍🔥 We may look greener than most, but we're just as dry. To protect our precious Fenland habitats and wildlife, DO NOT light any naked flames on site. 🚒 Call 999 & our Reserve Manager if you spot fire.

Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve WILDFIRE ALERT.
No naked flames, matches, BBQs, etc. allowed onsite.
If you see smoke or flames, call 999 and Reserve Manager James on 07714 188043 straight away.
Thank you for protecting our precious Fenland habitats and wildlife.

Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, looking north from the Mound on the morning of Friday 14 August. The mound itself is dry grass, but the willow trees in front of it are still green, and the Reserve beyond is covered in bright yellow fleabane flowers. There is a blue lake in the distance, and the boundary of the Reserve beyond is also a row of green trees. A gap in the trees shows Ely cathedral in the centre of the photo. Blue skies with very light clouds.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🔍🪲🐞🐛🐝🐜🔎 Explore the mysterious world of ponds and grasslands with our expert wardens! 🆓 Free pond dipping and bug hunting, every Wednesday, 22 July – 29 August, 11 am – 12:30 pm 👋 Just drop in, no booking needed. All ages welcome! 🚗 Car park £5/day 🦉 Owl pellet dissection instead in bad weather

A young girl in a rainbow-striped dress and a white bucket hat crouches to peer through a magnifying glass at small pond life in a white tray, with help from Warden Jack of Kingfishers Bridge, in a brown T-shirt, sunglasses and long hair. They are on the jetty of the blue Dipping Pond, surrounded by reeds and grasses, and with more white trays to their left. Blue sky and tall trees are visible in the background.

The text reads: Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve. FREE Pond Dipping & Bug Hunting. Wednesdays 11-12:30, 22 July - 29 August. Car parking £5/day • No booking needed • All ages welcome •

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🕔 Online bookings close at 5pm on Saturday (£15). ☕ On-the-day places (£18) available from @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social until 8:45 am on Sunday

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🌦 The forecast is for 18° and maybe even some lovely light rain 🏅Earn a hand-crafted willow-wood finishers' medal and treat yourself to coffee and cake in @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social garden afterwards ☕🍰⛱ 🥰 You'll be helping to support unique fenland habitats and wildlife too

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

🏞👟Want to get moving in nature again now the weather's a little bit kinder? Join our 5km Summer Run at 9 am on Sunday 19 July! 🚶‍♀️🏃Walk, jog, or run through shady woodland and gorgeous wildflower meadows. All ages and abilities welcome! kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

🏞️ There's nothing quite like exercising in nature, whatever your level of fitness or expertise👟 😌 Wind down on our T'ai Chi and Nature Day on Friday 10 July (£35/£45) 🏃‍♀️Or rev up with our 5km Summer Run on Sunday 19 July (£12/£15) 🎟️ kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/category/eve...

Close-up photograph of a black Asian Water Buffalo with grey horns, grazing lush wildflower meadow at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in summer 2025.

Photograph of Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in summer 2025. Blue skies above, woodland in the distance, green water meadow in the middle distance and foreground. To the left, a small lake with six light brown Konik ponies grazing at its edge.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

👀 We had an unexpected visitor today! I wonder how long he'll stay? 🦚 What will you see on your next visit to the Reserve? We're open every day, even while the cafe is closed for a refit, so do pop down.

A male peacock, facing right, next to a tree in woodland at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in June 2026

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

👟 Our 5km Seasonal Run series is back! 🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️🐃 Walk, jog or run your way round the Reserve with water buffaloes and wildflowers, at 9am on Sunday 19 July 🏞️All money raised supports our wildlife & habitat 🐦Early Bird price £12 to 30/06 kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-...

Close-up of a black Asian Water Buffalo with grey horns, grazing in lush wildflowers including yellow ragwort and pink campion, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in late July, 2025

A general view of Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in mid-July 2025, showing lush green vegetation in the foreground, a pond with three ponies grazing at its edge in the middle distance, and woodland and blue skies in the background

Lots of happy runners and walkers, adults and children, waving at the camera just before the start of the 5km Spring Run at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in April 2026. They on a woodland trail, with the trees just coming into leaf.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

There will be engaging activities for all the family. Don't miss the party!

Singer-songwriter Josh Robins performing with his guitar at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve Family Nature Weekend, 2024. Josh is sitting on a picnic table in front of a white marquee, with a microphone, speaker and amp around him. There is green grass underfoot and green trees behind.

Warden James leads a guided walk through Home Wood at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, at Family Nature Weekend 2024. A group of people walk away from the camera, along an avenue of trees in full leaf.

A man and a child, with their backs to the camera, say hello to two large black water buffalo on the other side of the fence, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve Family Open Weekend 2025. Blue skies and yellow wildflowers.

Warden Jack helps a young visitor identify invertebrates they have netted from the bug-hunting pond at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve Family Open Weekend 2025. They are squatting on a jetty in front of the pond with greenery and blue skies behind them.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

A few more photos from this morning's radio session

Two water buffalo standing in a meadow early on the morning of 8 May 2026, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, under a blue sky.

A small herd of water buffalo inspect BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's white outside broadcast van on the morning of 8 May 2026, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, under a blue sky.

A fluffy nest of four cream-coloured goose eggs, in the undergrowth at the edge of the water on the morning of 8 May 2026, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve.

Two geese on the water on the morning of 8 May 2026, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, under a blue sky.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

📻 If you missed us live on #BBCRadioCambridgeshire this morning, you can catch up on BBC Sounds: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... ⏩ to 1:26:54 and 2:53:00 for lapwing and water buffalo action, the Reserve's history, and James and Eleanor's thoughts on how #DavidAttenborough100 has inspired them

Screenshot of BBC Sounds Dotty McLeod breakfast show on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, for the morning of 8 May 2026: Local elections, VE Day and happy birthday David Attenborough

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's white Outside Broadcast van parked in the middle of Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, on a concrete track in green meadows. There is a herd of water buffalo on the right, a lake and trees in the distance, dominated by gorgeous blue skies on the morning of 8 May 2026

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire reporter Tom Jackson (left) interviews Reserve Manager James Page (right) in the wader meadows at Kingfishers Bridge nature reserve on the morning of 8 May 2026. A herd of water buffalo are digesting their breakfast behind them, with a lake, trees and blue skies behind.

A female water buffalo comes to inspect reporter Tom Jackson's BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's white outside broadcast van, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on the morning of 8 May 2026

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Did you catch our first live segment at 7:25 this morning on #bbcradiocambridgeshire ? Reporter Tom and Reserve Manager James were discussing the history of the Reserve and some of our wading bird residents. Tune in again at 8:20 am or catch up later on BBC Sounds

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Getting ready to broadcast live on #bbcradiocambs with a little help from our 🐃🐃🐃

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

👂Listen up! 📻 BBC Radio Cambridgeshire will be broadcasting LIVE from the Reserve tomorrow morning, Friday 8 May, at 7:20, 8:20 and 9:20 am ⏰ Set your alarm or catch up later on BBC Sounds 🎂 We're honoured to be a tiny part of the BBC's celebrations of #DavidAttenborough 's 💯th birthday!

Home page of BBC Radio Cambridgeshire's breakfast show, featuring a photo of presenter Dotty McLeod, for the morning of Friday 8 May 2026

A view of Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in early May 2026, showing green meadows, a blue lake, and trees in leaf in the background and foreground. Ely Cathedral is just visible in the distance, in the gap in the trees, under a bright blue sky.

Konik ponies enjoying the sunshine at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in early May 2026. They are variously lying down, sitting up and standing in a green meadow, in front of a blue lake, with trees in leaf on the banks of the River Cam in the background, under a bright blue sky.

Close-up of white may blossom and white wild roses in flower, with bright green foliage, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in early May 2026, .

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

🗓️ We'll update you here on Cafe re-opening plans as soon as we can. 🚻 Meanwhile, the Reserve is open every day as normal, though the Visitor Centre toilet is closed during the refit. 🥪 You are welcome to enjoy the picnic benches around the Reserve. 🚗 Please pay for parking in cash or online.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

😎 The Reserve looks breathtakingly beautiful this May Day. Lapwings are nesting, cuckoos calling, and our ponies are lazing in the sun. 🪜Behind the scenes, the refit of @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social is coming on well. Re-opening depends on contractors and deliveries of materials and equipment.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Come for the buffalo under blue skies, stay for the birds and blossom, bees and butterflies 🏞️🐃🌼🐝🐦🦋🥾🐾 While @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social is closed for a refit, please pay for parking online. You are welcome to enjoy the picnic benches around the Reserve too.

Black water buffalo grazing on a green meadow with trees and blue skies behind, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on 24 April 2026

Pink blossom in bud, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on 24 April 2026

A leafy green woodland walk, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on 24 April 2026

Picnic benches and a signpost on a green meadow with yellow cowslips. Reed bed, trees and blue skies behind, at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve on 24 April 2026

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

🏃We all had a brilliant time at this morning's 5km Spring Run! Hands up if you did too! 🙋‍♀️ Do share your photos with us: we love to see them 😍 If you missed out and would like to join the next one, email hospitality@kingfishersbridge.org to join our runners' list. Big thanks to our volunteer team😘

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

👟🏃We spent today making everything PERFECT for Sunday's 5km Spring Run: ✅ route markers 1️⃣ ✅ medals 🏅 ✅ water buffalo 🐃 ✅ sun 🌞 ✅ post-run treats 🍰☕ @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social 🎟️ Book online before 5pm on Saturday or just turn up: kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

5km Spring Run next Sunday to raise money for the Reserve! The run route was looking like this on Friday. How could you resist? Places still available at kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🏅🍰 You'll earn a unique cherry-wood medal and the right to coffee and cake from @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social ! All ages and abilities VERY welcome 👍

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

🙋Want to help raise money for the Reserve and get some feel-good exercise in too? 👟We still have spaces on our 5km Spring Run on Sunday 19 April. Go at your own pace through our beautiful meadows - it's not a race - or volunteer to cheer folks on! 🎟️ £15: www.kingfishersbridge.org/5km-spring-r...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

👟 Run, jog or walk 5km with us on Sunday 19 April! 🏞️ Trot through the cowslips, listen to the birdsong, and know that every penny raised will contribute to supporting the precious wildlife in our wonderful fenland Reserve 🥰 kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

🥳 Woohoo!! @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social is re-opening on Friday 10 April! 🐣 We're sorry this won't be in time for the Easter school holidays, but the Reserve itself will be open every day as usual. 🚗 Please pay for parking with your phone, and enjoy the picnic benches around the Reserve.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

🌅 We're promised sun for this Saturday morning's Dawn Chorus walk — and there are 2 tickets left! 🗓️ Saturday 28 March, 5:30-7:00 am ☕ Price includes coffee (or other hot drink)! 🐃 Unique insights into the Reserve 🐦 Birdsong galore 🎟️ kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/dawn...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Want to gain new skills, make friends and contribute to nature recovery? We're currently recruiting volunteers for: • regular weekday mowing and hide maintenance • regular weekend and holiday Visitor Centre support • occasional weekend run and event marshalling Could this be you? Get in touch!

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Tickets for the Dawn Chorus Walk are just £15/person, including parking, a hot drink, expert insights from our knowledgeable warden, and lasting memories of a magical experience at the most wonderful time of the day 🌅

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

🐣🪶 Getting ready for nesting season! So many birds! 🐃 🪺 Water buffalo are grazing the wader meadow to make it perfect for lapwing, redshank and avocet nests. 🐴🌼 Ponies are prepping the wildflower meadows for a brilliant summer display. 🥾👀Bring your wellies and binoculars to watch all the action!

Two very shaggy black water buffalo close to the fence in the wader meadow at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve. There is a viewing hide in the background, looking over green grass and a lake surrounded by reeds. Willow trees coming into leaf under blue skies in the background.

Many different wading birds on the lake at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve. There is green grass and reeds in the foreground. Willow trees coming into leaf under blue skies in the background.

Home Wood at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve: an avenue of bare trees under bright blue skies leading to a green meadow in the distance.

A brown and buff wild Konik pony facing the camera in the green wildflower meadow at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve. There are three other ponies in the background, grazing on green grass. A lake surrounded by reeds and willow trees coming into leaf under slightly overcast skies in the background.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

Ever wanted to run, walk or jog through a cowslip meadow next to a field of wild ponies in one of Cambridgeshire's loveliest Nature Reserves? 🏞️ Join our 5km Spring Run on Sunday 19 April! 🎟️ Early Bird entry is just £12 until 15 March kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/5km-...

The cowslip meadow at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve in full bloom: delicate yellow flowers in green grass, with a background of a fence, trees, and blue sky

Four of Kingfishers Bridge's Konik ponies, trotting towards the camera in a green field, with golden reed beds, trees and a blue sky behind. Taken on the day of our most recent 5km run!

The kingfisher pond at Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, showing as a bright blue diamond shape in a green field. Golden reed beds, trees, and blue sky in the background

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

🌱🐣 Spring is coming, can you feel it? 🌅🐦 Join us on an exclusive walk deep into our Reserve at the most magical time of day (and then go back to bed if you like!) 🗓️ Sat 7 March — 4 places left 🗓️ Sat 28 March — 3 places left Book at kingfishers-bridge-nature-reserve.sumupstore.com/product/dawn...

Text on a background of a tree in white blossom and blue and white sky:

Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve, Dawn Chorus Walks, spring 2026

£15/person, all inclusive * Supporter discount *

Check online for dates and times: www.kingfishersbridge.org

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🌼🐃🐦 Run through the cowslips, wave to the water buffaloes, and immerse yourself in birdsong on our 5km Spring Run! 👟🚶‍♂️🏃‍♀️We loved our January run so much that we're doing it all again on Sunday 19 April. Will you join us? Walk, jog, run — the choice is yours: www.kingfishersbridge.org/5km-spring-r...

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

🏞️ Get the kids outdoors and into nature on the Reserve this Half Term! ☔ Wellies and waterproofs on for child-friendly walks and adventures, then relax in @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social for a light lunch, hot drinks, and scrumptious home-made bakes and cakes ☕ 👩‍👧‍👦🐾 What will you get up to together?

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

We're very sorry that @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social and Visitor Centre are closed this weekend (7-8 February) due to staff shortages. The Reserve itself is open as usual, so do come for a walk, but bear in mind there will be no access to the facilities in the Visitor Centre.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

🤔 Are you an experienced catering or hospitality manager looking for a new challenge? 👨🏾‍🍳 We're seeking a full-time manager to run @thekingfishercafe.bsky.social here at the Reserve. The role includes development, strategy and budgeting plus hands-on team leadership, cooking, and front-of house.

The Kingfisher Cafe: we're hiring!

Full-time Cafe Manager
• Catering/hospitality leadership experience essential
• Must love baking, people, and nature
• Regular weekend working
email James.moss@kingfishersbridge.org for more details.

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Kingfishers Bridge Nature Reserve @kingfishersbridge.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

🌱 Look forward to spring by booking one of our gorgeous Dawn Chorus Walks: • Saturday 7 March, 6am — just 5️⃣ places left! • Saturday 28 March, 5:30am • Saturday 4 April, 6:15am 🦉 We'll go deep into the Reserve to hear Warblers and Lapwing, Barn Owls and Bitterns at the most magical time of the day.

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