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Welney sightings 09-01-22
Access to Nelson-Lyle and Lyle , little water on the path Main Obs is accessible but the photo hide underneath although open you will need welly boots . Part of Lady Fen walk is open.
9 January 2022
Welney sightings 08/01/22
Access to Nelson-Lyle and Lyle if wearing wellies, otherwise only Main Obs is accessible. Part of Lady Fen walk is open.
8 January 2022
Welney sightings - 07/01/22
Access to Nelson-Lyle and Lyle if wearing wellies, otherwise only Main Obs is accessible. Part of Lady Fen walk is open.
7 January 2022
Welney sightings - 06/01/2022
Sightings for Thursday 6th January 2022 Main observatory open, all other hides closed Lady fen loop open where you may be lucky and see Glossy Ibis and short eared owls
6 January 2022
Welney sightings - 05/01/2022
Access to Nelson-Lyle and Lyle if wearing wellies, otherwise only Main Obs is accessible. Part of Lady Fen walk is open.
5 January 2022
Welney sightings 4/1/22
Whooper swanMute swanBewick's swanGreylag gooseCanada gooseWigeonTealPochardTufted duckShovelerLapwingBlack-tailed godwitMoorhenCootTree sparrowHouse sparrowGoldfinchRuffPink footed gooseMarsh HarrierCattle egretGreat white egretShort eared owl.
4 January 2022
Welney sightings - 03/01/22
Part of the A1101 is closed this morning, access still possible via the A1101 from Littleport. All hides are closed except the main hide - swan feeds taking place as normal. Part of Lady Fen walk loop is still open.
3 January 2022
Welney sightings - 02/01/22
Part of the A1101 is closed this morning, access still possible via the A1101 from Littleport. Wellies are needed for Nelson-Lyle and Lylde hides. Reedbed and Friends hides are closed. Part of Lady Fen walk loop is still open.
2 January 2022
Welney sightings - 01/01/22
Part of the A1101 is closed this morning, access still possible via the A1101 from Littleport. Wellies are needed for Nelson-Lyle and Lylde hides. Reddbed and Friends hides are closed. Part of Lady Fen walk loop is still open.
1 January 2022
Welney sightings - 31/12/2021
Sightings for Friday 31st December 2021 Reed bed and friends hides closed due to flooding on paths Wellies required for access to Nelson Lyle and Lyle hides Main Observatory open as usual
31 December 2021
Welney sightings - 30/12/2021
Sightings for Thursday 30th December 2021 Reedbed hide closed due to flooding, all other hides open as normal self guided hare walk also open (boots recommended for part of it).
30 December 2021
Welney sightings - 29/12/2021
A wet start to the day, but improving by afternoon. Water levels are increasing, but access to hides and footpaths is still possible.
29 December 2021
Welney sightings 28/12/21
LapwingBlack tailed godwitRedshankGolden ploverGrey heronLittle egretCormorantCootMoorhenTealMallardWigeonPochardShovelerGoldfinchTree sparrowHouse sparrowRobinStarlingWood pigeonStock doveBlack headed gullMagpieJackdawCarrion crowWhooper swanMute swanGre
28 December 2021
Welney sightings - 27/12/2021
Sightings for Monday 27th December 2021
27 December 2021
Welney Sightings - 26.12.21
a very wet but clear day,
26 December 2021