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"We'll always have Paris"
The US decision to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement is an abdication of responsibility that will affect people’s livelihoods and our environment for years to come. Our response must be to redouble our environmental efforts at home and to
2 June 2017
Today's Highlights
Shoveler and ducklings Shelduck Mallard Teal Tufted duck Avocet Lapwing Redshank Oystercatcher Moorhen and chicks Black-tailed godwit Coot Greenshank Little-ringed plover and new chicks-Friends hide Dunlin Little egret Grey heron Mute swan Whooper swan an
2 June 2017
Wildlife sightings for 2nd June 2017
2 Shelduck - 1 reservoir lagoon & 1 flying East 4 Little Ringed Plover - reservoir lagoon, wader scrape 1 Redshank - 2 Common Tern - South route 2 Shoveler - reservoir lagoon, main lake 2 Mandarin - a pair on the main lake 1 Whitethroat - entrance la
2 June 2017
Tiny bird drives huge changes
One of the world’s largest expanses of mudflats now has special protection thanks to one tiny bird: the spoon-billed sandpiper. The vast funnel-shaped Gulf of Mottama in Myanmar is fed by three major rivers providing rich feeding for shoals of fish and
1 June 2017
Little Gull and other birds
Little Gull with two Black-headed Gulls on the Mere A pleasant day, 'goldilock' temperatures. Lots of evidence of breeding activity across the reserve with excellent views of Black-headed Gull and Avocet chicks. The s
1 June 2017
Today's Sightings
Avocet Redshank Shelduck Shoveler Mallard Lapwing Stock Dove Whooper Swan and Cygnets Black-tailed Godwits Little Ringed Plover Black-winged Stilt Tree Sparrow Goldfinch Chaffinch Dunlin Lesser Whitethroat Kingfisher Oystercatcher Sedge Warbler Reed Warbl
1 June 2017
Sad news for black-winged stilts
Sadly, since the original news of the black-winged stilt pair hatching their chicks, we have seen the adults birds without the chicks and they have now moved from Lady Fen, to feed on the reserve. Despite the fact that the chicks haven't survived, this
1 June 2017
Yet More Avocets
Avocets Just great around the site again today the young count increasing daily. At least 5 on the Rushy but two family's (6 young) have moved across to the Tack Piece viewable from the Robbie Garnett hide. The South Lake is the best especially from the H
1 June 2017
Wildlife sightings for 1st June 2017
4 Little Ringed Plover - wader scrape, reservoir lagoon 1 Redshank - reservoir lagoon 2 Common Tern - South route 4 Shelduck - reservoir lagoon 1 Shoveler - main lake 1 Whitethroat - singing around entrance lake May bird highlights: Wood Sandpip
1 June 2017
Cuckoo's
A few sightings of Cuckoo's today with 2 being seen from Ron Barker Hide and 2 seen along the Reedbed Walk. The immature Little Gull is still present, best looked for from Ron Barker Hide but can be hawking insects in flight anywhere on the reserve. The f
31 May 2017
Wildlife sightings - 31/05/2017
AM mid tide Wader Lake: Avocet 27 adults + 12 chicks Oystercatcher 2 adults + 1 chick Lapwing 10 adults + 9 chicks Ringed plover 2 Little-ringed plover 2 Redshank 2 Common tern 175 Black-headed gull 83 Grey heron 11 adults + 22 juveniles Shoveler 3
31 May 2017
High hopes for stilts
First for reserve as rare wader hatches chicks
31 May 2017
Today's Sightings
Mute swan Whooper swan Moorhen Coot Mallard Shoveler Shelduck Gadwall Redshank Avocet Little egret Black-winged stilt Black-tailed godwit Swallow House martin Tree sparrow House sparrow Goldfinch Stock dove Greenshank
31 May 2017
Black-winged stilts hatch chicks for first time at WWT Welney
Black-winged stilt pair with chick For the first time ever a pair of unusual wading birds, black-winged stilts, have chosen to breed on the reserve at WWT Welney Wetland Centre. This species of bird has been a vagrant
31 May 2017
Today's sightings
Rushy Pen This morning a Mediterranean gull was seen here along with two common cranes and lots of avocets with their chicks. The hybrid wigeon is also still around so keep your eyes peeled. Tack Piece Seen from the Robbie Garnett Hide in total were thr
31 May 2017