Winter at Welney Wetland Centre
Many thousands of ducks come in from the Arctic and are joined by the magical sight of up to 9,000 wild Bewick’s and whooper swans alighting on the lakes, just in time to take advantage of the centre’s floodlit feeds.
Nature reserve
Welney takes in 1,000 acres of the Ouse Washes alongside 300 acres of wetland recreation, where some of the UK's rarest ground-nesting birds hatch their young.
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Latest sightings
Find out which species have made an appearance with our latest sightings, updated regularly by staff and volunteers.
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Wildlife guide
As the seasons change, so do the wild visitors. Find out what to see when with our Wildlife Guide.
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Viewing wildlife
Welney Wetland Centre has a variety of hides looking across the stunning Ouse Washes, the dragonfly ponds and reed beds.
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