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All hides except Gill's Lookout are accessible to everyone today, including with mobility scooters. Water levels are continuing to drop. Lady Fen trails are now closed until after breeding season, but great views from cafe veranda. All roads including A1101 Welney Wash Road are open. 

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Welney sightings - 05/08/2025

Welney After Hours - Explore the reserve at dusk with a warden to get closer to our nocturnal wildlife, book now on our website.

Welney sightings - 05/08/2025

Image: Green Sandpiper

Visit our What's On Page to find out more about Welney After Hours and see what other events are coming up at WWT Welney.


Highlights:
Green Sandpiper x2 - Lady Fen
Yellow Wagtail - Lady Fen
Snipe - Main Observatory
Black-Tailed Godwit - Nelson-Lyle Hide

Mute Swan
Whooper Swan
Shelduck
Shoveler
Wigeon
Tufted Duck
Teal
Pochard
Mallard
Coot
Moorhen
Redshank
Black-Tailed Godwit
Avocet
Great White Egret
Snipe
Grey Heron
Tree Sparrow
House Sparrow
Goldfinch
Wren
Robin
Blue Tit
Reed Warbler
Reed Bunting
Wood Pigeon
Stock Dove
Collared Dove
Swallow
House Martin
Blackbird
Magpie
Jackdaw
Carrion Crow
Rook
Common Tern
Kestrel
Hobby
Marsh Harrier

Sparrowhawk

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