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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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Latest sightings

Welney sightings - 11/07/2025

Welney sightings - 11/07/2025

Sightings for Friday 11th July 2025

11 July 2025

Welney sightings - 10/07/2025

Welney sightings - 10/07/2025

Sightings for Thursday 10th July 2025

10 July 2025

Welney sightings - 09/07/2025

Welney sightings - 09/07/2025

Optics Demo Day on 19th July - 10% off on Viking Optics and a fantastic opportunity to try a range of binoculars and telescopes with our experienced team on hand to answer any questions.

9 July 2025

Moth Survey Results - 08/07/2025

Moth Survey Results - 08/07/2025

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

8 July 2025

Welney sightings - 08/07/2025

Welney sightings - 08/07/2025

20th July: Spaces still available for dragonfly & damselfly identification workshop with local dragonfly expert David Chandler.

8 July 2025

Welney sightings - 07/07/2025

Welney sightings - 07/07/2025

20th July - Spaces still available for Beginners Dragonfly and Damselfly Workshop

7 July 2025

Welney sightings - 06/07/2025

Welney sightings - 06/07/2025

20th July - Spaces still available for Beginners Dragonfly and Damselfly Workshop

6 July 2025

Welney sightings - 05/07/2025

Welney sightings - 05/07/2025

OPEN UNTIL 7PM TODAY. 20th July - Spaces still available for Beginners Dragonfly and Damselfly Workshop

5 July 2025

Welney sightings - 04/07/2025

Welney sightings - 04/07/2025

Sightings for Friday 4th July 2025

4 July 2025

Welney sightings - 03/07/2025

Welney sightings - 03/07/2025

Sightings for Thursday 3rd July 2025

3 July 2025

Welney sightings - 02/07/2025

Welney sightings - 02/07/2025

20th July - Spaces still available for Beginners Dragonfly and Damselfly Workshop

2 July 2025

Moth Species List - 01/07/2025

Moth Species List - 01/07/2025

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

1 July 2025

Welney sightings - 01/07/2025

Welney sightings - 01/07/2025

The Lady Fen Trail is now open and a selection of moth species are available to view at the Welcome Desk today.

1 July 2025

Welney sightings - 30/06/2025

Welney sightings - 30/06/2025

Lady Fen opens Tuesday. Visit us tomorrow from 7am for a moth identification session, members also gain early access to the reserve.

30 June 2025

Welney sightings - 29/06/2025

Welney sightings - 29/06/2025

Dragonfly Festival: Follow the Journey of the Dragonfly trail today and see how many of these beautiful insects you can spot!

29 June 2025