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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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Welney sightings - 31/7/2023

Highlights from around the reserve. Local road closure, so you need to approach from the A1101 - direct from Littleport/Welney village. All trails, footpaths and hides open.

Welney sightings - 31/7/2023

Highlights from around the reserve. Local road closure, so you need to approach from the A1101 - direct from Littleport/Welney village. All trails, footpaths and hides open.

Highlights:

Wood sandpiper - Lyle hide
Common sandpiper - 2 at Lyle hide
Ruff - 10 visible from visitor centre

Lesser Yellowleg – Lyle Hide

Swallow
Whooper swan
House Martin
Black-tailed godwit
Avocet
Common tern
Mallard
Coot
Moorhen
Marsh harrier
Great white egret
Little egret
Pied wagtail
Tufted duck
Lapwing
Cormorant
Tree sparrow
House sparrow
Redshank
Gadwall
Teal
Shoveler
Lesser black-backed gull

Butterflies
Gatekeeper
Meadow brown
Red admiral
Peacock

Brown hare

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