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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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Today's Sightings

The flooding on the reserve has almost gone and water levels are improving for breeding waders. Avocet, Godwit, Redshank and Snipe can all be seen and heard displaying around the reserve.

Today's sightings include:

Main Observatory

Oystercatcher, House Martin, Redshank, Avocet

Nelson-Lyle

Gadwall (x8), Little Egret (x3), Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit, Great Spotted Woodpecker

Lady Fen

Wheatear (x2), Yellow Wagtail (30+ under the cows' feet!), Common Sandpiper, Little Egret

Car Park

Goldfinch, Linnet, Sedge Warbler, Reed Warbler, Wren, Chaffinch, Swallow

 

 

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