Access is available to Main Observatory only due to water levels on the paths. Lady Fen loop is fully open for walkers. Direct access possible from Littleport along the A1101, and from A10 via Ten Mile Bank. A1101 from Welney village is closed currently due to flooding.

Welney Sightings-23/11/2020

All hides are now closed, but the footpath between Main Observatory & Lyle Hide remains open (wellies required). Lady Fen is also open for self-guided hare walks. The shop is closed, but the cafe is open for takeaway drinks & snacks. Toilets are open.

1 min read • 23 November 2020

Whooper swan
Mute swan
Greylag goose
Pochard
Shoveler
Mallard
Teal
Wigeon
Cattle egret
Little egret
Lapwing
Black tailed godwit
Fieldfare
Tree sparrow
Goldfinch
Magpie
Kestrel
Buzzard

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