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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 . All roads to Welney are OPEN

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Welney sightings - 30/09/2025

Welney sightings - 30/09/2025

Discover Welney: Learn about the wonder of wetlands with our guided, in-person experience—perfect for first-time visitors and beginners.

30 September 2025

Welney sightings - 29/09/2025

Welney sightings - 29/09/2025

Discover Welney: Learn about the wonder of wetlands with our guided, in-person experience—perfect for first-time visitors and beginners.

29 September 2025

Welney sightings - 28/09/2025

Welney sightings - 28/09/2025

Tuesdays : Join us for moth mornings from 7am to see what species have been attracted from the night before. Early access available for members.

28 September 2025

Welney sightings - 27/09/2025

Welney sightings - 27/09/2025

10% off our Viking Optics range today only. An opportunity to try a range of binoculars and telescopes with our experienced team ready to answer any questions.

27 September 2025

Welney sightings - 26/09/2025

Welney sightings - 26/09/2025

Sightings for Thursday 25th September 2025 On 27th September - 10% off our Viking Optics range for this day only try a range of binoculars and telescopes with our experienced team. Free minibus from Ely station Tuesdays and Saturdays up until the end of November book here.

26 September 2025

Welney sightings - 25/09/2025

Welney sightings - 25/09/2025

Sightings for Thursday 25th September 2025 On 27th September - 10% off our Viking Optics range for this day only try a range of binoculars and telescopes with our experienced team.

25 September 2025

Welney sightings - 24/09/2025

Welney sightings - 24/09/2025

27th September - 10% off our Viking Optics range for this day only try a range of binoculars and telescopes with our experienced team.

24 September 2025

Moth Survey Results - 23/09/2025

Moth Survey Results - 23/09/2025

Moth Survey Results - Each Tuesday morning we check our light trap to see what species have been attracted from the night before.

23 September 2025

Welney sightings - 23/09/2025

Welney sightings - 23/09/2025

A selection of moth species are available to view at our Welcome desk today | 60+ Whooper Swans arrived over the weekend.

23 September 2025

Welney sightings - 22/09/2025

Welney sightings - 22/09/2025

27th September - 10% off our Viking Optics range for this day only. An opportunity to try a range of binoculars and telescopes with our experienced team ready to answer any questions.

22 September 2025

Welney sightings - 21/09/2025

Welney sightings - 21/09/2025

27th September: Optics Demo Day - 10% off

21 September 2025

Welney sightings - 20/09/2025

Welney sightings - 20/09/2025

27th September: Optics Demo Day - 10% off

20 September 2025

Welney sightings - 19/09/2025

Welney sightings - 19/09/2025

Sightings for Friday 19th September 2025

19 September 2025

Welney sightings - 18/09/2025

Welney sightings - 18/09/2025

Sightings for Thursday 18th September 2025

18 September 2025

Welney sightings - 17/09/2025

Welney sightings - 17/09/2025

20th September: Welney After Hours - Explore the reserve at dusk with a warden to get closer to our nocturnal wildlife, book now on our website.

17 September 2025