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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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Welney sightings - 31/08/2023

Welney sightings - 31/08/2023

Sightings for Thursday 31st August 2023 Did you know you can come stay at the reserve? we have 2 cosy cottages with vacancies still available in September, book through Air BnB.

31 August 2023

Welney sightings - 30/08/2023

Welney sightings - 30/08/2023

Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – Available to book on Airbnb or visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website.

30 August 2023

Welney Sightings 29/8/23

Welney Sightings 29/8/23

Come and stay with us on our stunning wetland reserve overlooking the Ouse Washes. We have 2 very cosy cottages with there own gardens. The perfect way to enjoy the morning chorus.

29 August 2023

Welney Sightings 28/8/23

Welney Sightings 28/8/23

Did you know we are hiring? As these are casual posts we can be quite flexible with hours. Come and work at the centre as a Trading assistant, the best views around. or in one of our cosy air b and bs as a cleaner. email us for more information.

28 August 2023

Welney sightings - 27/08/2023

Welney sightings - 27/08/2023

Sightings for Sunday 27th August 2023. Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site.

27 August 2023

Welney sightings - 26/08/2023

Welney sightings - 26/08/2023

Sightings for Saturday 26th August 2023. Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site.

26 August 2023

Welney sightings - 25/08/2023

Welney sightings - 25/08/2023

Sightings for Friday 25th August 2023 Did you know you can come stay at the reserve? we have 2 cosy cottages with vacancies still available in September, book through Air BnB.

25 August 2023

Welney sightings - 24/08/2023

Welney sightings - 24/08/2023

Sightings for Thursday 24th August 2023 Did you know you can come stay at the reserve? we have 2 cosy cottages with vacancies still available in September, book through Air BnB.

24 August 2023

Welney sightings - 23/08/2023

Welney sightings - 23/08/2023

Wednesday 23rd of August: Clear and sunny weather

23 August 2023

Welney sightings - 22/08/2023

Welney sightings - 22/08/2023

Sightings for Tuesday 22nd August 2023

22 August 2023

Welney sightings 21/8/23

Welney sightings 21/8/23

HighlightsHobbySpoonbillGreen SandpiperWood sandpiperLittle ringed ploverCranesRuffStarlingBlack Tailed GodwitGreat White EgretGrey HeronTealCootWigeonMallardHouse MartinSwallowTree SparrowHouse SparrowMoorhenBuzzardCormorantBlue TitLittle EgretAvocet

21 August 2023

Welney sightings - 20/08/2023

Welney sightings - 20/08/2023

Sightings for Sunday 20th August 2023

20 August 2023

Welney sightings - 19/08/2023

Welney sightings - 19/08/2023

Sightings for Saturday 19th August 2023

19 August 2023

Welney sightings - 18/08/2023

Welney sightings - 18/08/2023

Sightings for Friday 18th August 2023

18 August 2023

Welney sightings - 17/08/2023

Welney sightings - 17/08/2023

Sightings for Thursday 17th August 2023

17 August 2023