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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 - 01/11/2024

Now Open Later for Winter! Visitor centre & Reserve: 9.30am - 5pm daily

Highlights:

Returning Whooper Swan (Ring XKL)

From the Main Observatory:

Lapwing

Mallard

Pochard

Wigeon

Pintail (40+)

Mute Swan

Shoveler (200+)

Coot

Canada Goose

Greylag Goose

Tufted Duck

Gadwall

Teal

Marsh Harrier

Cormorant

Great Crested Grebe (Male)

Golden Plover

Black Tailed Godwit

Pink Footed Geese (15+ fly over)

Tufted Duck

Great White Egret



Looking out over Lady Fen:

Tree Sparrow

House Sparrow

Sparrowhawk (2 female)

Cattle Egret (10+)

Little Egret

Great Tit

Blue Tit

Reed Bunting

Wren

Robin

Grey Heron

Canada Geese

Goldfinch

Cetti's Warbler

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