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.

Sightings Wednesday 16th March

1 min read • 16 March 2016

Please note only the main observatory is open due to flooding and the A1101 is closed for people travelling to the centre from the West.

Lots of sightings on Lady fen seen from the Wigeon Cafe.

Marsh harrier
Sparrowhawk
Merlin
Dunlin
Black-tailed godwit
Redshank
Lapwing
Golden plover
Oystercatcher
Avocet
Snipe
Curlew
Shoveler
Wigeon
Teal
Gadwall
Shelduck
Pochard
Whooper swan
Little egret
Stock dove
Reed bunting
Dunnock
Robin

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Sightings Wednesday 16th March

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