Latest sightings
Sightings Sunday March 13th
At the moment onlt the main observatory is open due to all paths being flooded, but we are hoping water levels will go down during the day. Tree Sparrow Reedbunting Short eared owl Marsh harrier Dunlin Redshank Black-tailed godwit Avocet Lapwing Golden pl
13 March 2016
Reserve Access
The visitor centre and main hide are the extent of the reserve access at present due to increased water levels. The A1101 between Welney village and our centre is not yet officially closed but we would encourage visitors not to risk it, safe access is st
13 March 2016
Today's sightings
Peregrine - 2 Marsh harrier - 1 Short-eared owl Barn owl Kestrel Buzzard Avocet Ruff - 15 Curlew - 10 Dunlin Golden plover LapwingRedshank Oystercatcher Goldeneye Wigeon Shoveler Teal Pintail Shelduck Pochard Tufted duck Fieldfare Reed bunting Goldfinch
11 March 2016
Today's Highlights
Barn owl by Jane Rowe Fabulous numbers of birds today and very active after yesterday's poor weather. Little Grebe and juvenile male Goldeneye displaying in front of Main Observatory. A record-breaking flock of Golden
10 March 2016
Todays sightings
All of the hides are open the water levels are perfect lots of islands exposed for waders. Dragonfly ponds is closed The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is open Lady Fen, the area in front of the centre is looking great lots of lapwing. The bird
7 March 2016
Sightings March 6th 2016
All hides open except for Allport hide. Red kite Marsh harrier Buzzard Fieldfare Avocet Dunlin Golden plover Oystercatcher Green sandpiper Ringed plover Curlew Cetti's warbler Pintail Pochard Goldeneye Wigeon Teal Whooper swan
6 March 2016
Sightings Thursday March 3rd 2016
All hides except for Allport hide are open. Great white egret Curlew Dunlin Lapwing Golden plover Black-tailed godwit Redshank Snipe Oystercatcher Barn owl Marsh harrierBuzzard Sparrowhawk Kestrel Peregrine Wigeon Teal Pochard Tufted duck Shoveler Shelduc
3 March 2016
Sightings March 2nd 2016
All hides are open apart form Reedbed and Allport. Bewick's swan (Main observatory and Friends hide) Whooper swan Mute swan Curlew Dunlin Redshank Black-tailed godwit Oystercatcher Golden plover Lapwing Little egret Wigeon Teal Shelduck Tree sparrow Skyla
2 March 2016
Sightings March 1st 2016
Todays sightings: Please note White Stork has not been on site today. Great White Egret - Main observatory Peregrine - Pair over Lady fen Tree sparrow Oystercatcher Redshank Little egret Golden plover Lapwing Whooper swan Bewick swan (Friends hide) Teal W
1 March 2016
White stork and highlights
White stork by Emma Brand White stork - 1 present of Lady Fen this morning. Lady Fen: Snipe Redshank Teal Lapwing Goldeneye in amongst the pochard in front of the main hide.
29 February 2016
White stork and other highlights
White stork by Emma Brand All of the hides are open and the Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is open. The white stork began and ended its day on the pool of Lady Fen that is right next to the visitor centre, prov
28 February 2016
Todays Sightings
All of the hides are open the water levels are slowly coming down again so now, we have had to close the dragonfly ponds. The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is open Lady Fen, the area in front of the centre is looking great lots of lapwing and go
26 February 2016
Todays Sightings
All of the hides are open the water levels are slowly coming down again so now, we have had to close the dragonfly ponds. Wellies recommended to get to Reedbed hide but you can walk around the puddle in walking boots The Welney Wash Road section of the
25 February 2016
Todays Sightings
All of the hides are open the water levels are slowly coming down again so now we have had to close the dragonfly ponds. Wellies recommended to get to Reedbed hide but you can walk around the puddle in walking boots The Welney Wash Road section of the
24 February 2016
WeBS Count
Today we got up early to start the day with a dawn swan count and then followed it with a WeBS count (Wetland Bird count) which is when we count all the wetland birds on the reserve this survey is done on lots of wetlands all across the UK on the same day
22 February 2016