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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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WeBS Count

WeBS Count

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13 March 2012

Out on the reserve today

Out on the reserve today

So far this morning there have been lapwing tumbling during displays over Lady Fen and Bank Farm, skylarks singing in full flow and hares boxing as well.  Over on the reserve there are still good [...]

10 March 2012

Out on the reserve

Out on the reserve

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3 March 2012

On the reserve today

On the reserve today

A peacock butterfly yesterday was the first of the year. [...]

2 March 2012

Dawn Swan Count

Dawn Swan Count

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28 February 2012

WeBS Count

WeBS Count

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27 February 2012

Dawn Swan Count

Dawn Swan Count

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21 February 2012

Out on the reserve today

Out on the reserve today

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21 February 2012

Dawn Swan Count

Dawn Swan Count

There was no dawn swan count this week. Due to frozen conditions few birds were roosting on site. We hope to count again on 21st Feb. [...]

16 February 2012

WeBS

WeBS

Frozen conditions means many birds have moved off the washes to find open water, resulting in low numbers for this weeks count. [...]

13 February 2012

Out on the reserve today

Out on the reserve today

There is quite a bit of activity in front of the main observatory and Lyle hide again today with these areas being the largest areas of open water.  Look out for wigeon on the Hundred Foot drain [...]

8 February 2012

Out on the reserve today

Out on the reserve today

Lyle hide and the main observatory overlook the largest areas of open water on the reserve and so are currently the best hides for watching our wildfowl, look out for all the usual suspects including: [...]

6 February 2012

Dawn Swan Count

Dawn Swan Count

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31 January 2012

WeBS Count

WeBS Count

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30 January 2012

Out on the reserve today

Out on the reserve today

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29 January 2012