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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

Linnet
Linnet

Swift - 5

Reedbed hide/dragonfly ponds
Hairy dragonfly
Willow warbler
Sedge warbler
Reed warbler

Main observatory
Little ringed plover - 4
Pochard - 2
Avocet

Lyle hide
Avocet - the majority of pairs are nesting on the island in front of this hide.

Friends hide
Avocet
Gadwall

Lady Fen
Lapwing & chicks
Redshank
Oystercatcher
Avocet - 1 pair
Gadwall
Shelduck
Shoveler
Coot nesting

Visitor centre
Linnets nesting in the brambles can be viewed from the veranda
Moorhens & chicks
Water voles on front pond
Sedge warblers on both ponds

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