Access to Main Hide and Nelson-Lyle for everyone, including mobility scooters. Wellies needed to Lyle, not mobility scooters. Further hides to come as water levels continue to drop. Lady Fen trails are closed now until after breeding season, but great views from cafe veranda. All roads open and accessible.

Welney Sightings - 01/11/2024

Now Open Later for Winter! Visitor centre & Reserve: 9.30am - 5pm daily

1 min read • 1 November 2024

Highlights:
Returning Whooper Swan (Ring XKL)
From the Main Observatory:

Lapwing

Mallard

Pochard

Wigeon

Pintail (40+)

Mute Swan

Shoveler (200+)

Coot

Canada Goose

Greylag Goose

Tufted Duck

Gadwall

Teal

Marsh Harrier

Cormorant

Great Crested Grebe (Male)

Golden Plover

Black Tailed Godwit

Pink Footed Geese (15+ fly over)

Tufted Duck

Great White Egret

Looking out over Lady Fen:

Tree Sparrow

House Sparrow

Sparrowhawk (2 female)

Cattle Egret (10+)

Little Egret

Great Tit

Blue Tit

Reed Bunting

Wren

Robin

Grey Heron

Canada Geese

Goldfinch

Cetti's Warbler

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