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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 . Access via A1101 at Littleport, also road open from Ten Mile Bank.

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WeBS Count

Water levels were ok for todays count but look set to rise over the next few days with water coming down from further upsteam after the recent thaw.

Highlights
Smew - 1 (female)
Goldeneye - 4

Little egret - 1
Bean goose - 2

Wigeon - 7065
Teal - 1316
Mallard - 962
Pochard - 508
Tufted duck - 462
Pintail - 181
Shoveler - 94
Gadwall - 19
Shelduck - 2

Black-tailed godwit - 414
Lapwing - 85
Golden Plover - 12
Redshank - 7
Snipe - 4
Dunlin - 2
Curlew - 1

Buzzard - 1
Sparrowhawk - 1
Kestrel - 2
Barn owl - 2

Fieldfare - 15
Goldfinch - 15
Meadow pipit - 6
Skylark - 3

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