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All hides except Gill's Lookout are accessible to everyone today, including with mobility scooters. Water levels are continuing to drop. Lady Fen trails are now closed until after breeding season, but great views from cafe veranda. All roads including A1101 Welney Wash Road are open. 

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Out on the reserve today

Whooper swans - now up to 2000 most are feeding in field to the West of the Ouse washes near Tipps End and Lakes EndBewick's swans - up to 25 individuals

Golden plover
Lapwing
Snipe

Pochard numbers are increasing as well as other wintering wildfowl as the first winter water comes onto the washes at the back of the reserve.  All the hides and footpaths are still open so now is the best time to come and experience our wetland reserve as the seasons change.

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