Water levels have peaked for now - Main hide, Nelson-Lyle and Lyle hides open to all, Friends hide open to walkers with wellies or stout walking boots to skirt around the water, Reedbed hide closed for now. Lady Fen trail fully open for walkers. All roads open, some diversions from the West, but direct access from Welney village, Littleport and Ten Mile Bank.

Sightings Wednesday 16th March

1 min read • 16 March 2016

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
Redshank
Lapwing
Golden plover
Oystercatcher
Avocet
Snipe
Curlew
Shoveler
Wigeon
Teal
Gadwall
Shelduck
Pochard
Whooper swan
Little egret
Stock dove
Reed bunting
Dunnock
Robin

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Sightings Wednesday 16th March

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