Despite Willow Tree Fen being just down the road, it’s a place I don’t visit nearly as often as I should. That might just change after this weekend.
I headed over on a bit of a whim and was rewarded with something pretty special—brilliant views of Common Cranes. And not just distant silhouettes either—these were close-up, lingering views of these incredible birds, going about their business in the open.
Watching them was a real privilege. Their size alone is impressive, but what struck me most was their behaviour and communication. They weren’t just standing around. They were active—feeding, preening, and occasionally breaking into that iconic, echoing call. What surprised me most was how their calls changed depending on what they were doing—so expressive and layered once you’re tuned in.
It’s not every day you get such intimate views of Common Cranes in Lincolnshire, especially in such a peaceful, open landscape. The light was kind, the wind stayed down, and I ended up spending far longer there than planned. No complaints.
Safe to say, Willow Tree Fen is now firmly back on my local rotation. Cranes or not, it’s got a charm all of its own—and if the birds happen to show like this again, all the better.
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