Sightings - Welney
Sightings Monday 21st March
Water levels are now dropping all hides are open except for Reedbed and Allport. Sightings for today are: Chiffchaff (heard in carpark) Treesparrow Reedbunting Greenfinch Goldfinch Skylark Avocet Golden plover Lapwing Oystercatcher Black-tailed godwit Red
21 March 2016
Today's highlights
Great white egret Golden plover Lapwing Redshank Sparrowhawk Tree sparrow
18 March 2016
Water levels
Water levels on the reserve are continuing to drop. The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is now open as there is no water on the road. We are now gradually opening access to our footpaths; with Nelson-Lyle, Lyle and Friends hides accessible if you a
18 March 2016
Today's highlights
Merlin- on lady fen Dunlin Black-tailed godwit Hairy-footed flower bee Sparrowhawk Teal Shoveler Wigeon Oystercatcher Redshank Marsh harrier Buff-tailed bumblebee
17 March 2016
Sightings Wednesday 16th March
Please note only the main observatory is open due to flooding and the A1101 is closed for people travelling to the centre from the West. Lots of sightings on Lady fen seen from the Wigeon Cafe. Marsh harrier Sparrowhawk Merlin Dunlin Black-tailed godwit
16 March 2016
Sightings Monday March 14th
Please note due to water levels only the Main observatory is open, however there is lots of activity on Lady fen this morning that can be viewed from the main centre and Wigeon cafe. Dunlin Black-tailed godwit Snipe Golden plover Lapwing Oystercatcher Ruf
14 March 2016
Sightings Sunday March 13th
At the moment onlt the main observatory is open due to all paths being flooded, but we are hoping water levels will go down during the day. Tree Sparrow Reedbunting Short eared owl Marsh harrier Dunlin Redshank Black-tailed godwit Avocet Lapwing Golden pl
13 March 2016
Reserve Access
The visitor centre and main hide are the extent of the reserve access at present due to increased water levels. The A1101 between Welney village and our centre is not yet officially closed but we would encourage visitors not to risk it, safe access is st
13 March 2016
Today's sightings
Peregrine - 2 Marsh harrier - 1 Short-eared owl Barn owl Kestrel Buzzard Avocet Ruff - 15 Curlew - 10 Dunlin Golden plover LapwingRedshank Oystercatcher Goldeneye Wigeon Shoveler Teal Pintail Shelduck Pochard Tufted duck Fieldfare Reed bunting Goldfinch
11 March 2016
Today's Highlights
Barn owl by Jane Rowe Fabulous numbers of birds today and very active after yesterday's poor weather. Little Grebe and juvenile male Goldeneye displaying in front of Main Observatory. A record-breaking flock of Golden
10 March 2016
Todays sightings
All of the hides are open the water levels are perfect lots of islands exposed for waders. Dragonfly ponds is closed The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is open Lady Fen, the area in front of the centre is looking great lots of lapwing. The bird
7 March 2016
Sightings March 6th 2016
All hides open except for Allport hide. Red kite Marsh harrier Buzzard Fieldfare Avocet Dunlin Golden plover Oystercatcher Green sandpiper Ringed plover Curlew Cetti's warbler Pintail Pochard Goldeneye Wigeon Teal Whooper swan
6 March 2016
Sightings Thursday March 3rd 2016
All hides except for Allport hide are open. Great white egret Curlew Dunlin Lapwing Golden plover Black-tailed godwit Redshank Snipe Oystercatcher Barn owl Marsh harrierBuzzard Sparrowhawk Kestrel Peregrine Wigeon Teal Pochard Tufted duck Shoveler Shelduc
3 March 2016
Sightings March 2nd 2016
All hides are open apart form Reedbed and Allport. Bewick's swan (Main observatory and Friends hide) Whooper swan Mute swan Curlew Dunlin Redshank Black-tailed godwit Oystercatcher Golden plover Lapwing Little egret Wigeon Teal Shelduck Tree sparrow Skyla
2 March 2016
Sightings March 1st 2016
Todays sightings: Please note White Stork has not been on site today. Great White Egret - Main observatory Peregrine - Pair over Lady fen Tree sparrow Oystercatcher Redshank Little egret Golden plover Lapwing Whooper swan Bewick swan (Friends hide) Teal W
1 March 2016