Latest sightings
Today's Highlights
A cool, fresh start to the day with lots of activity in front of the Main Observatory and many and various waders at the newly-created pool at the Reedbed Hide. Brent goose x 1 (a little harassed by other geese) Wigeon Teal Mandarin duck male in front o
7 November 2016
Today's Highlights
Pintail-6 at Main obs Pochard-male and female Black-tailed godwit Wigeon Teal Kingfisher in pool below café window Whooper swans Bewick's swan at Main obs Curlew Snipe Redshank Mandarin duck-male at main obs Common darter x 4!!!!! (when the sun was shini
6 November 2016
Today's Highlights
Whooper swans Bewick's swan- main obs Great white egret-main obs Stonechat-2 at Lyle hide Tree sparrow Lapwing Golden plover Little egret Pintail Peregrine Roe deer
5 November 2016
Winter opening times
Winter opening times from today, Tuesday 1 November.... Mon-Wed 10am - 5pm Thurs-Sun 10am - 8pm That means our floodlit swan feeds start this week - hooray!! Wigeon cafe is open from 10am daily, closing at: 4.30pm Mon-Fri 6pm Sat & Sun
1 November 2016
Today's Highlights
The early morning fog cleared to 200 yards visibility by noon, with plenty of birds to see from the hides. Snipe at Friends hide Dunlin Ruff Mandarin duck at the Main observatory Whooper swans Bewick's swan at Main obs Greylag geese Canada geese Lapwing
31 October 2016
Sightings Friday 28th October
All hides and Summer walk are open: Sightings so far today: Whooper Swan Bewicks swan Canada goose GreylagPochard Wigeon Teal Shoveler Heron Little egret Kingfisher Snipe Lapwing Redwing Fieldfare Tree sparrow Buzzard Marsh harrier Kestrel
28 October 2016
Today's Highlights
Marsh harrier Snipe Wigeon Teal Mallard Whooper swans Pochard Tree sparrow Kingfisher Peregrine Great egret-Friends hide Sparrowhawk Egyptian goose Black-tailed godwit Dunlin Green woodpecker Lapwing Golden plover
27 October 2016
Sightings Tuedsday 25th October
Now the early morning mist has lifted the swans can be seen in front of the main observatory. Sightings so far today: Whooper swan (2000 +) Wigeon Teal Great white egret Little egret Grey heron Kingfisher Snipe Ruff Black-tailed godwit Peregrine Marsh har
25 October 2016
Today's Highlights
Whooper swans-2,000+ Bewick's swans Tree sparrow-4 Sparrowhawk Kestrel Marsh harrier-3 Buzzard-5 Cranes-5 flying south and on back of Lady Fen Grey heron Barn owl Egyptian geese Great egret-Friends hide Gadwall Curlew Dunlin Kingfisher Snipe Meadow pipit
24 October 2016
Today's Highlights
Whooper swans-2,000+ Bewick's swans-9 Cranes-5 at Friends hide Golden plover Starlings Ruff-100 Black-tailed godwit Pintail-male Bearded tits-4 at Lyle hide Peregrine-2 Marsh harriers Curlew Kestrel Tree sparrows-4 on feeders Wigeon Teal Snipe Pochard Wat
23 October 2016
Today's Highlights
Whooper swans-2000 Bewick's swans-9 Wigeon Teal Shoveler Pochard Gadwall Snipe-9 Ruff-3 Curlew-3 Black-tailed godwit-45 Golden plover Starling Redwing Fieldfare-100 Chiffchaff Tree sparrow-2 Green woodpecker Marsh harrier-3 Peregrine Buzzard Barn owl seen
22 October 2016
Swan numbers increase sharply!
Whooper swans by Heather Lowe This week we have witnessed a definite swanfall at Welney. From less than 100 birds at the start of the week, we now have 2,000 winter visitors, most of which are roosting on the main l
22 October 2016
Bewick's swans have arrived
A fantastic swan count this morning 622 Whooper swans 3 Bewick's swans The whooper swans took advantage of the Northerly winds and we had a fantastic increase in swan numbers for this mornings count. The swans will hopefully stay in front of the hides all
20 October 2016
Today's Sightings
Whooper swan - 156 at the main hide and Lyle hide, most of which will be recent arrivals. Plenty of swan activity today with small flocks coming in on Lady fen and the reserve from the arable fields. Bearded tit - 4 Nelson-Lyle hide Crane - 7 (Lyle Hide)
19 October 2016
Today's sightings
Crane - 17 (Lyle hide) Great white egret - 1 (Lyle hide)White-fronted goose - 1 seen Marsh harrier Pochard Wigeon Teal Shoveler Gadwall Pintail Stonechat
18 October 2016