Mmastodon EnvironmentWildlife first seen 6 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #4
Eurasian Hobby spotted hunting at Wicken Fen
Original: A Eurasian Hobby was hunting up and down Wicken Lode just north of the mere. National Trust Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire.
Birdwatchers are reporting a Eurasian Hobby hunting up and down Wicken Lode, just north of the mere, at National Trust Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire. The sighting, recorded in May 2026, has drawn attention from the UK birding and wildlife photography community, with nature enthusiasts sharing the observation widely. The Hobby, a small falcon known for its agile flight, is a prized sight at the nature reserve.
Why now: A sighting of a charismatic falcon at a well-known national nature reserve excites the birding and wildlife photography community.
Eurasian HobbyWicken FenNational TrustCambridgeshire
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 5 h ago to 2 h ago.
Evidence
- A Eurasian Hobby was hunting up and down Wicken Lode just north of the mere. National Trust Wicken Fen, Cambridgeshire. May 2026. # Bird # Birding # Nature # Wildlife # Photography # NaturePhotography # WildlifePhotography # BirdPhotography # UKWildlife # Darktable #… · stubacon@mastodonapp.uk · 8
API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/407689