Latest sightings
Welney sightings - 30/12/2023
Sightings for Saturday 30th December 2023
30 December 2023
Welney sightings - 29/12/2023
Sightings for Friday 29th December 2023 Main observatory open as usual all other hides closed, Lady Fen loop open.
29 December 2023
Welney sightings - 28/12/2023
Water levels are receding resulting in birds collecting on the islands.
28 December 2023
Welney sightings - 27/12/2023
Sightings for Wednesday 27th December 2023
27 December 2023
Welney sightings- 26/12/2023
The water levels are going down rapidly, resulting in birds congregating on the islands.
26 December 2023
Welney sightings- 23/12/2023
Get closer to nature by staying our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website.
23 December 2023
Welney sightings - 22/12/2023
Saturday 22/12/23: The main observatory and Lady Fen loop are open but all other hides are closed due to flooding.
22 December 2023
Welney sightings - 21/12/2023
Sightings for Thursday 21st December 2023 Main observatory open as usual, all other hides closed due to water levels, Lady Fen loop open (stout walking boots or wellies required).
21 December 2023
Welney sightings - 20/12/2023
Sightings for Wednesday 20th December 2023
20 December 2023
Welney sightings - 18/12/2023
Be closer to nature by staying at our cottages onsite - Visit the 'Experience' page of our website or book through Airbnb.
18 December 2023
Welney sightings- 17/12/2023
Be closer to nature by staying at our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website.
17 December 2023
Welney sightings - 14/12/2023
Sightings for Thursday 14th December 2023 Main observatory open as usual, all other hides closed due to water levels, Lady Fen loop open (stout walking boots or wellies required). Swan feeds 12:00 and 15:30 as usual.
14 December 2023
Welney sightings 13/12/23
Highlights:Whooper swanPochardTree SparrowSealMute SwanWhooper SwanGreylag GooseCanada GooseLapwingBlack-Tailed GodwitRedshankGrey HeronLittle EgretCootMoorhenPochardWigeonShovelerShelduckTufted DuckMallardTealGoldfinchTree SparrowHouse SparrowReed Buntin
13 December 2023
Welney sightings 12/12/23
Sightings for Tuesday 12th December 2023
12 December 2023
Welney Sightings - 11/12/2023
Sightings for Monday 11th December 2023 - All hides closed except Main Observatory. Lady Fen is still accessible but wellies are needed. More information can be provided upon arrival.
11 December 2023