Nature

Have you seen any other meteor showers this year?

'Extra special' meteor shower peaks across the UK tonight - how to see

Jen Wallis discovered the bird in distress in The Lode in Soham, on Sunday August 18.

Jen Wallis discovered the bird in distress in The Lode in Soham, on Sunday August 18.

Outrage at 'dire state' of Soham Lode after death of swan

Apple blossom in Stretham from Marianne Dang.

Apple blossom in Stretham from Marianne Dang.

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Claire O'Connor took her 'Spring' photo in Ely.

Claire O'Connor took her 'Spring' photo in Ely.

Reader Photos: Yarn bombers and Spring in Ely

Claire O'Connor took this beautiful Spring photo in Ely.

Claire O'Connor took this beautiful Spring photo in Ely.

This week's reader photos show those long-awaited early signs of Spring

Ruddy shelduck pair at the Ely river front.

Ruddy shelduck pair at the Ely river front.

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Cllr Julia Huffer beneath an oak tree

Cllr Julia Huffer beneath an oak tree

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Coronation tree pledge meets half way mark

The car was written off after a tree branch fell on it at Audley End Miniature Railway

The car was written off after a tree branch fell on it at Audley End Miniature Railway

Cultural attractions

'Safety concerns' after branch falls on car at Audley End Miniature Railway

Ellee Seymour's beautiful image of Ely Cathedral.

Ellee Seymour's beautiful image of Ely Cathedral.

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Gerry Brown captured this image at the Somersham Nature Reserve.

Gerry Brown captured this image at the Somersham Nature Reserve.

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Rangers at the nature reserve have turned on the taps across the site to create a winter wetland habitat for wildfowl on the low-lying land.

Rangers at the nature reserve have turned on the taps across the site to create a winter wetland habitat for wildfowl on the low-lying land.

Nature reserve creates winter wetland habitat

Autumn at Anglesey Abbey from Peter Hagger.

Autumn at Anglesey Abbey from Peter Hagger.

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Peter Hagger took his image at Wimpole.

Peter Hagger took his image at Wimpole.

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Jestyn Staples, Cllr Glenn Dyer, mayor David Woricker and John Aitchison. On the bench are Cllr Elizabeth Johnston and Cllr Rosemary Aitchison.

Jestyn Staples, Cllr Glenn Dyer, mayor David Woricker and John Aitchison. On the bench are Cllr Elizabeth Johnston and Cllr Rosemary Aitchison.

Soham Town Council

Funding boost for wildlife area in Soham

Gerry Brown sent us this autumnal image.

Gerry Brown sent us this autumnal image.

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The garden at Wimpole is to be redesigned after plants were put under stress by extreme weather conditions

The garden at Wimpole is to be redesigned after plants were put under stress by extreme weather conditions

Wimpole Estate garden to be redesigned after 'stress from extreme weather'

Nicky Still took this amazing photo of Ely Cathedral.

Nicky Still took this amazing photo of Ely Cathedral.

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Terry Mackender took this photo in late afternoon in Little Thetford.

Terry Mackender took this photo in late afternoon in Little Thetford.

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Doreen Harrison sent us her 'blue moon' photo which was taken over Ely.

Doreen Harrison sent us her 'blue moon' photo which was taken over Ely.

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Red Admiral on plant sent in by Gerry Brown.

Red Admiral on plant sent in by Gerry Brown.

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Stephen Fry has voiced a mindfulness recording for a walking trail created the charity Sibling Support.

Stephen Fry has voiced a mindfulness recording for a walking trail created the charity Sibling Support.

Stephen Fry voices mindfulness walk for bereavement charity

Sally Redgrave took this photo with Ely Cathedral in the background.

Sally Redgrave took this photo with Ely Cathedral in the background.

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Bee enjoying the Buddleia taken by Gerry Brown.

Bee enjoying the Buddleia taken by Gerry Brown.

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'Bee hover' removes hive from Withcford Church without harming them

'Bee hover' removes hive from Withcford Church without harming them

Read how a specialist 'bee hoover' was used to remove a hive from a church roof

David Meacock sent us this photo of a Hummingbird Hawk Moth in Littleport.

David Meacock sent us this photo of a Hummingbird Hawk Moth in Littleport.

Community contribution

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A family learning day at Peacocks Meadow in Littleport.

A family learning day at Peacocks Meadow in Littleport.

East Cambridgeshire District Council

Community grant fund open for entries

The BioBlitz will help capture a snapshot of all the living species on the eight hectares of White Fen on that day

The BioBlitz will help capture a snapshot of all the living species on the eight hectares of White Fen on that day

National Trust to carry out first ever BioBlitz survey of Wicken Fen site

Claire O'Connor took this magnificent view in Ely.

Claire O'Connor took this magnificent view in Ely.

Community contribution

Readers send in photos of their 'special places' in East Cambs

Nicky Still took this photo at Open Farm Sunday at G's.

Nicky Still took this photo at Open Farm Sunday at G's.

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Here are the Ely Standard reader photos for this week

The 'Strawberry Moon' captured behind Ely Cathedral on Saturday evening.

The 'Strawberry Moon' captured behind Ely Cathedral on Saturday evening.

Did you see the ‘Strawberry Moon’ this weekend?

Mark Wilkinson took this image of Blue Tits.

Mark Wilkinson took this image of Blue Tits.

Community contribution

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Jackie Smith took this beautiful image of May blossom a the rear of Ely Cathedral.

Jackie Smith took this beautiful image of May blossom a the rear of Ely Cathedral.

Community contribution

This week's Ely Standard Reader Photos include May blossom and lot of Geese!

Gerry Brown sent us his image of Mallard duckings.

Gerry Brown sent us his image of Mallard duckings.

Ely Standard Reader Photos: cute ducklings, a double rainbow and birds in flight

Doreen Harrison took this shot of Buzzard over the Fens.

Doreen Harrison took this shot of Buzzard over the Fens.

Community contribution

Reader Photos: Beautiful images of birds of prey and Spring blooms

Beautiful tulips captured by Gerry Brown.

Beautiful tulips captured by Gerry Brown.

Community contribution

Some incredible images of tulips in our reader photos this week

Gerry Brown sent us this stunning photograph of cherry blossom.

Gerry Brown sent us this stunning photograph of cherry blossom.

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The RSPCA has renewed its appeal after a duck was shot with stones fired from a slingshot in Cambridge. Witnesses have come forward to say that three young boys (pictured) may be able to provide vital information about the incident.

The RSPCA has renewed its appeal after a duck was shot with stones fired from a slingshot in Cambridge. Witnesses have come forward to say that three young boys (pictured) may be able to provide vital information about the incident.

WARNING: Graphic Image

Duck dies after being shot with slingshot

Join the debate and write a letter to the Editor.

Join the debate and write a letter to the Editor.

Community contribution

Letters to the Editor

Join the debate: making streets fit for walking and tracing servicemen

Gerry Brown took this beautiful Spring image of a a bluebell.

Gerry Brown took this beautiful Spring image of a a bluebell.

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Nicky Still sent us her photograph taken by the River Great Ouse near Ely.

Nicky Still sent us her photograph taken by the River Great Ouse near Ely.

Community contribution

Spring has sprung! Check out this week's Ely Standard reader photos

Nicky Still took this creative construction set up to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

Nicky Still took this creative construction set up to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

A stunning selection of Ely Standard reader photos this week

Meatball, a royal ball python, escaped its home in Wilburton last month.

Meatball, a royal ball python, escaped its home in Wilburton last month.

Hopes remain in search to find missing Meatball the python

Alexander Schulenburg took this photograph of Ely Cathedral.

Alexander Schulenburg took this photograph of Ely Cathedral.

Photographer captures beautiful photo of Cathedral in the fog

Sally Redgrave sent us this atmospheric image of Ely Cathedral.

Sally Redgrave sent us this atmospheric image of Ely Cathedral.

Merry Christmas! Reader photos show beauty of Ely Catherdral

Gerry Brown took his image in Bury

Gerry Brown took his image in Bury

Community contribution

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Wigeons take flight at WWT Welney, which has been named as one of the world's best wetland centres.

Wigeons take flight at WWT Welney, which has been named as one of the world's best wetland centres.

Wetland centre named one of world's finest at international event

A young deer's picture was captured enjoying a stroll in fields in the fens by Doreen Harrison.

A young deer's picture was captured enjoying a stroll in fields in the fens by Doreen Harrison.

Take a look at the impressive animal shots in Ely Standard's reader photos