Wetland Ecology Posts

Bogs vs Fens: Understanding the Key Differences
WETLAND ECOLOGY
Bogs vs Fens: Understanding the Key Differences

Bogs are fed only by rain, fens by mineral-rich water from soil and rock. This guide compares their hydrology, chemistry and vegetation, plus...

The Unique Wetlands of the Somerset Levels: A Field Guide
WETLAND ECOLOGY
The Unique Wetlands of the Somerset Levels: A Field Guide

A field guide to the Somerset Levels: how peat, rhynes and reedbeds work, which species to look for through the year, and how to visit well.

Winter Wetland Ecology: How Life Adapts to Cold and Flooding
WETLAND ECOLOGY
Winter Wetland Ecology: How Life Adapts to Cold and Flooding

UK wetlands do not shut down in winter. Cold water, ice and floods trigger remarkable survival strategies in plants, insects, amphibians and birds...