Latest sightings
Sightings Thursday 9th February
All hides and footpaths are open apart from Allport hide. There is some standing water on the path to Reedbed hide, resulting in no scooter travel along this one path and wellies needed or you can skirt around it with sturdy shoes. Sightings so f
9 February 2017
Reserve access
All hides and footpaths are open. There is some standing water on the path to Reedbed hide, resulting in no scooter travel along this one path and wellies needed or you can skirt around it with sturdy shoes.
9 February 2017
Sightings Wednesday 8th February
Water levels remain low but water on path towards Reedbed hide, so wellies or walking boots advised to walk around the puddle. All hides remain open apart from Allport hide. Sightings so far today Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan Black swan Barnacle g
8 February 2017
Todays Sightings
Hen harrier Snipe Tree sparrow Great white egret Teal Great crested grebe Golden eye Marsh harrier Bewicks swan Whooper swan Wigeon Goldfinch
7 February 2017
Today's Sightings
All hides and footpaths are open except for Reedbed Hide due to a flooded footpath. Common Crane - 2 on Lady Fen Bewick's Swan - Friends Hide Pintail Gadwall Goldeneye Teal Wigeon Lapwing Dunlin Ruff Black-tailed Godwit Redshank Curlew Golden Plover Stone
6 February 2017
Todays Sightings
Wigeon Lapwing Whooper swan Bewick's swan Greylag Buzzard White-fronted geese Little egret Goldeneye Pintail Marsh harrier Tufted duck Canada goose Pochard Shoveler Snipe Teal Black-tailed godwit Great crested grebe Redshank Water rail Kingfisher Stonecha
5 February 2017
Todays Sightings
Buzzard White-fronted Geese - Lady Fen Little Egret Golden Plover Whooper Swan Wigeon Goldeneye Marsh Harrier Egyptian Goose Canada Goose Pochard Shoveler Tufted Duck Snipe Teal Lapwing Black-tailed Godwit Great crested grebe Redshank Water rail Stonechat
4 February 2017
Today's Highlights
White-fronted geese-9 on Lady Fen Great white egret Bewick's swans-Main Observatory and Friends hide Whooper swans Golden plover Lapwing Ruff Black-tailed godwit Dunlin Redshank Shoveler Shelduck Gadwall Wigeon Teal Snipe Little egret Curlew Glaucous gull
3 February 2017
Sightings Wednesday 1st February
Whooper Swans Bewick's Swans Wigeon Teal Lapwing Kestrel Golden Plover Marsh Harrier Pintail Gadwall Stonechat Goldeneye Barn Owl Little Egret Hen Harrier Great White Egret Ruff Redshank Tufted Duck Shelduck Greylag Geese
1 February 2017
Sightings Tuesday 31st January
Water levels remain at about 60%, all hides apart from Allport remain open. Sightings so far today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan White-fronted goose Pintail Pochard Shoveler Teal Tufted duck Wigeon Great white egret Little egret Great black-backed gull King
31 January 2017
Today's Highlights
A damp and dull day but some excellent sightings nonetheless. Kingfisher-frequently below the café-male Little egret Great white egret-Lady Fen White-fronted geese-Lady Fen Pink-footed geese-Lady Fen Whooper swans Bewick's swans Goldeneye Snipe Black-tai
30 January 2017
Sightings Sunday 29th January
All hides remain open apart from Allport hide, puddle forming on path towards Reedbed hide so sensible footwear advised. Sightings today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan White-fronted goose (8) Egyptian goose (Grey morph) Gadwall Goldeneye Mallard Pi
29 January 2017
Sightings Saturday 28th January
Barn Owl Kingfisher Wigeon Teal Bewick's Swans Whooper Swans White-fronted Geese Snipe Goldeneye Black-tailed Godwit Tree Sparrow Marsh Harrier Pochard Tufted Duck Egyptian Goose Moorhen Reed Bunting Lapwing Cormorant Canada Geese Glaucous Gull - Friends
28 January 2017
Aerial filming of WWT Welney
Very few people get to see a bird’s eye view of our wetlands for real. But thanks to our local aerial filming specialists Sky Vertical we’ve captured some fantastic clips of the landscape for you to enjoy. This clip shows you the visitor centre, Lady
28 January 2017
Sightings for Friday 27th January
Misty start but cleared during the day, water levels remain at about 65% flooding, all hides remain open apart from Allport hide. Sightings today: Whooper swan Bewick's swan Mute swan White-fronted goose Goldeneye Mallard Pochard Teal Tufted duck Wigeon M
27 January 2017