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.

Welney sightings - 05/01/2022

Access to Nelson-Lyle and Lyle if wearing wellies, otherwise only Main Obs is accessible. Part of Lady Fen walk is open.

1 min read • 5 January 2022

Highlights:
Whooper swans
Great white egret

Mute swan
Greylag goose
Canada goose
Shelduck
Shoveler
Pintail
Mallard
Gadwall
Tufted duck
Pochard
Wigeon
Teal
Coot
Moorhen
Cormorant
Grey heron
Little egret
Redshank
Black-tailed godwit
Snipe
Lapwing
Tree sparrow
House sparrow
Reed bunting
Goldfinch
Kestrel
Marsh harrier

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