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0120070319In late February, the song of a male cuckoo echoes across the Fens.

Peter France narrates the story of a Fenland reed bed, recorded sound expert Chris Watson

0220070320In summer, dragonflies and damselflies patrol the ditches.

Peter France narrates the story of a Fenland reed bed, recorded sound expert Chris Watson

0320070321By the 14th century, the fenlands were at their most prosperous.

Peter France narrates the story of a Fenland reed bed, recorded sound expert Chris Watson

0420070322The 17th century is witness to a great change in the landscape.

Peter France narrates the story of a Fenland reed bed, recorded sound expert Chris Watson

0520070323Centuries of drainage have destroyed much wetland and very little fenland remains intact.

Peter France narrates the story of a Fenland reed bed, recorded sound expert Chris Watson