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Access is available to Main Observatory only due to water levels on the paths. Lady Fen loop is closed due to  the wildlife spectacle, Great views from visitor centre and Gill's Lookout . All roads to Welney are OPEN

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Reserve count

Wigeon - 2603
Teal - 596
Pochard - 287
Tufted duck - 84
Pintail - 39
Shoveler - 22
Gadwall - 18

Lapwing - 7678 (in the farmland just outside the Ouse washes)
Golden plover - 920
Redshank - 18
Curlew - 10
Snipe - 8

Little gull - 1

Marsh harrier - 6
Short-eared owl - 2

Fieldfare - 20
Meadow pipit - 12
Reed bunting - 9
Skylark - 7

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