Latest sightings
Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) Count 13/01/2020
Sightings from the Wetland Bird Survey at WWT Welney on Monday 13th January - water levels still high on the reserve, but a good list of spceis considering the conditions.
16 January 2020
Today's sightings - 15/01/2020
Due to rising water levels our main path on the reserve is flooded. Access is therefore restricted to our main observatory only.
15 January 2020
Sightings for Tuesday 14th January
Windy day here at Welney, water levels continue to rise which means only the Main observatory is open, however there continues to be lots of activity on the reserve with wildfowl and hunting birds of prey.
14 January 2020
Today's sightings - 13/01/2020
Due to high water levels on the Ouse Washes the largest number of birds to see are diving ducks in the day and swans from dusk. Lady Fen is providing the greater variety of birds, great views from the visitor centre.
13 January 2020
Today's sightings - 12/01/2020
Due to rising water levels our main path on the reserve is flooded. Access is therefore restricted to our main observatory only.
12 January 2020
Welney Sightings-11/01/2020
Welney Sightings-11/01/2020
11 January 2020
Today's sightings - 10/01/2020
Water levels are now dropping; as well as the main observatory, Nelson-Lyle and Lyle hides are open, but we recommend wearing of wellies to get to these hides as there are large areas of water and mud on the paths. Reedbed and Friends hides remain closed
10 January 2020
Sightings for Thursday 9th January
Water levels are now dropping, as well as the main observatory, Nelson-lyle and Lyle hides are open but we recommend wearing of wellies to get to these hides, as there are large areas of water and mud on the paths, Reedbed and Friends hides remain closed
9 January 2020
Welney Sightings-08/01/2020
Welney Sightings-08/01/2020
8 January 2020
Today's sightings - 07/01/2020
Sighting's for Tuesday 7th January 2020 - Footpaths are now open to Nelson-Lyle and Lyle hides. Wellies are essential to get along the footpaths from the main hide.
7 January 2020
Welney Sightings-06/01/2020
Welney Sightings-06/01/2020
6 January 2020
Today's sightings - 05/01/2020
We have opened the footpath to Nelson-Lyle hide this morning, Sun 5 January, as water levels are dropping. Wellies are essential to get to this additional hide from the main hide, as you are walking through standing water.
5 January 2020
Today's sightings - 04/01/2020
Water levels are currently dropping away nicely on the reserve, spits of land are appearing and we will update as soon as paths are re-opened. Swan feeds and hare walks are the best times to have our wonderful variety of species pointed out to you.
4 January 2020
Welney Sightings-03/01/2020
Welney Sightings-03/01/2020
3 January 2020
Today's sightings - 02/01/2020
Due to high water levels on the Ouse Washes the largest number of birds to see are diving ducks in the day and swans from dusk. Lady Fen is providing the greater variety of birds, great views from the visitor centre.
2 January 2020