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Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this August

Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this August

Our gallery is home to the work of Gill McCoy throughout August, enjoy her work this summer whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.

7 August 2022

Local water issue

Local water issue

We are currently experiencing low to no water pressure due to a local issue, we hope that this will be resolved today. Access to the reserve is not affected.

29 July 2022

Black-tailed godwit season underway

Black-tailed godwit season underway

Summer is on the way and headstarting is in full swing has for this season.

12 May 2022

Spring across our wetlands

Spring across our wetlands

Look forward to spring with this roundup of all the goings-on amongst the wildlife and works the team are doing.

1 April 2022

Winterwatch at Welney

Winterwatch at Welney

The Winterwatch team visited Welney this month to capture some of the best winter wildlife we have on offer. Find out about their day and the species highlights here.

19 January 2022

Endangered beetle and visitors set to benefit from habitat creation at WWT Welney

Endangered beetle and visitors set to benefit from habitat creation at WWT Welney

Tansy beetles have been present at WWT Welney for the last four years, this autumn we have started habitat creation at the end of the summer walk to hopefully benfit these incredible insects, and our wonderful visitors.

6 October 2021

Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this September & October

Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this September & October

Our gallery is home to the work of Gill McCoy this September and October, enjoy her work this winter whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.

31 August 2021

Discover wetland wildlife with every step

Discover wetland wildlife with every step

Wetlands are bursting with life in spring, even when delayed. Here are a few of the things to look out for now and in the coming weeks.

7 June 2021

Spring wildlife update – wetland highs and lows

Spring wildlife update – wetland highs and lows

Breeding season is always a tense time, months of hard work getting the habitat just right, but what will the rewards be this year? Here is a roundup of the season so far.

30 May 2021

Hides re-open to enhance wildlife viewing

Hides re-open to enhance wildlife viewing

From 17 May, all hides, except Reedbed hide will re-open alongside the re-introduction of indoor seating at the Wigeon Café, for a fuller wetland experience.

13 May 2021

Spring update – Wetland Welcome

Spring update – Wetland Welcome

Now that our doors are open, visitors and volunteers have started to return. Here is a roundup of our highlights this April for people and wildlife.

30 April 2021

Photographer Chris Prince features in the gallery this May and June

Photographer Chris Prince features in the gallery this May and June

Our gallery is home to the work of Chris Prince, enjoy his work this spring whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home...

29 April 2021

Where to see wildlife

Where to see wildlife

Some hints and tips to help you make the most of your visit, the wildlife and team are ready to welcome you back!

14 April 2021

Artist Ben Green features in the gallery this April

Artist Ben Green features in the gallery this April

Our gallery is home to the work of Ben Green, enjoy his work this sping whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.

1 April 2021

Spring update – wetland management and preparing to re-open

Spring update – wetland management and preparing to re-open

As we continue to prepare for re-opening enjoy this update of how work is progressing at Welney this spring.

26 March 2021