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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. 

Close alert

Welney sightings - 01/01/22

Part of the A1101 is closed this morning, access still possible via the A1101 from Littleport. Wellies are needed for Nelson-Lyle and Lylde hides. Reddbed and Friends hides are closed. Part of Lady Fen walk loop is still open.

Highlights:
Cattle egret - 3
Great white egret - 2
Black-tailed godwit
Glossy Ibis

Shorteared owl from 3.30pm

flying across - Cranes x 5

Whooper swan
Mute swan
Bewick's swan
Greylag goose
Canada goose
Wigeon
Teal
Pochard
Tufted duck
Shoveler
Lapwing
Black-tailed godwit
Moorhen
Coot
Tree sparrow
House sparrow
Goldfinch
Green woodpecker
Ruff
Pink footed goose
Marsh Harrier

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