Welney news
Winterwatch at Welney
The Winterwatch team visited Welney this month to capture some of the best winter wildlife we have on offer. Find out about their day and the species highlights here.
19 January 2022
Endangered beetle and visitors set to benefit from habitat creation at WWT Welney
Tansy beetles have been present at WWT Welney for the last four years, this autumn we have started habitat creation at the end of the summer walk to hopefully benfit these incredible insects, and our wonderful visitors.
6 October 2021
Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this September & October
Our gallery is home to the work of Gill McCoy this September and October, enjoy her work this winter whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
31 August 2021
Discover wetland wildlife with every step
Wetlands are bursting with life in spring, even when delayed. Here are a few of the things to look out for now and in the coming weeks.
7 June 2021
Spring wildlife update – wetland highs and lows
Breeding season is always a tense time, months of hard work getting the habitat just right, but what will the rewards be this year? Here is a roundup of the season so far.
30 May 2021
Hides re-open to enhance wildlife viewing
From 17 May, all hides, except Reedbed hide will re-open alongside the re-introduction of indoor seating at the Wigeon Café, for a fuller wetland experience.
13 May 2021
Spring update – Wetland Welcome
Now that our doors are open, visitors and volunteers have started to return. Here is a roundup of our highlights this April for people and wildlife.
30 April 2021
Photographer Chris Prince features in the gallery this May and June
Our gallery is home to the work of Chris Prince, enjoy his work this spring whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home...
29 April 2021
Where to see wildlife
Some hints and tips to help you make the most of your visit, the wildlife and team are ready to welcome you back!
14 April 2021
Artist Ben Green features in the gallery this April
Our gallery is home to the work of Ben Green, enjoy his work this sping whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
1 April 2021
Spring update – wetland management and preparing to re-open
As we continue to prepare for re-opening enjoy this update of how work is progressing at Welney this spring.
26 March 2021
Spring wetland management
Each spring the final preparations across our wetland habitat can take place ahead of breeding season. But the flooding on the Ouse Washes adds extra tasks for the team and mean this part will be unavailable to birds for a little while longer.
5 March 2021
Winter update from WWT Welney
Although our wetland centre is closed for now, work still continues across the reserve by a small team of staff and volunteers. Here are a few of things that keep us active physically and mentally, as well as the rewards that the reserve gives back.
12 February 2021
Flooding on the Ouse Washes
The Ouse Washes are the engineered floodplains of the River Great Ouse. Created over 400 years ago, they have facilitated the drainage of much of the Fens, but we now need to add natural flood management back if we are to survive a changing climate.
4 February 2021
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
Whilst the centre and reserve are temporarily closed we will bring you updates of how winter is progressing at Welney as well as the conservation work continuing behind the scenes as we prepare for spring.
29 January 2021