Welney news
Baby moorhens
Moorhen Chicks by Clive Baker The moorhen who has been sat on eggs on the front pond, successfully hatched six chicks yesterday. We have been eagerly anticipating her hatch date as she chose quite a busy area to nest
25 April 2016
Special Offer - just in
We've just taken delivery of some new items in the shop which are on special offer - but only while stocks last! These are really great gift ideas or perhaps something to buy for yourself as a treat. The range from Magpie includes four bird designs - ba
22 April 2016
Secretive baby hare caught on camera
The fruits of all that boxing over the winter are staring to appear at WWT Welney Wetland Centre, with a chance sighting of a baby hare this week. A routine check of the wetland area known as Lady Fen, led to an encounter with one of the cutest and most
21 April 2016
Breeding bird surveys begin
Over the next three months the reserve team will be busy recording and monitoring all the breeding bird activity on our wetlands. This morning saw the start of the first breeding bird survey (BBS), and what a wonderful start to the season. Not a breath
20 April 2016
Sand martin movement
Sand Martin Sand martin - 80 seen from the Friends hide.
15 April 2016
Water levels dropping
Gadwall by Roger Rawson Water levels on the reserve are continuing to drop. The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is almost dry and will re-open tomorrow. We will also have the first footpaths re-open from tom
17 March 2016
Reserve access
Access is currently restricted to the main hide on the reserve and the Welney Wash road (A1101) is closed due to flooding. However, you can always access the centre from the A10 at either Littleport (the A1101 from this direction does not cross the floo
14 March 2016
Reserve Access
Lady Fen is looking fantastic at the moment, more and more wading birds and ducks are using this area of wetland habitat. Which of course is attracting the attention of more than one bird of prey. Water levels are rising on the Ouse Washes as the rain whi
12 March 2016
Cafe maintenance - 22 March
On Tuesday 22 March we have maintenance work scheduled in the kitchen, resulting in a limited offer available. We will be able to serve hot and cold drinks, a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes. Returning to normal service on Wednesday 23 March wit
10 March 2016
Lifts are back in service
**Update, the servicing of our lifts was completed yesterday, they are now back in service so everyone can access the reserve with ease** On Wednesday 9 Thursday 10 March our lifts are being serviced and so will be out of use to visitors. We apologise f
10 March 2016
Todays sightings
Lady Fen The reserve is looking amazing today, despite forecasts earlier in the week predicting wet/snowy weather, we are bathed in sunshine. A huge flock of golden plover are filling the skies over Lady Fen whenever
4 March 2016
Summer opening hours
Visitor centre by Nigel Cooke The visitor centre and reserve are now open from 9.30am - 5pm daily for the summer. The Wigeon café is open 10am - 4pm daily.
2 March 2016
White stork origins
White stork by Emma Brand The white stork which appeared on our reserve at the weekend, caused quite a stir amongst bird watchers. The bird was ringed so that meant there was a history or at least a place of origin
1 March 2016
Reserve management works
Cutting willow by Martyn Poynor On Tuesday 1 and Wednesday 2 March the access to Reedbed hide will be closed due to management works to the willow trees along this path. This shouldn't disturb the wildlife at the ma
29 February 2016
White stork
White stork by Emma Brand We have a white stork on Lady Fen today, providing excellent views for those visitors using the café and veranda. Other highlights include: Goldeneye, one male has taken a liking to sitting
27 February 2016