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Swans begin their winter migrations

Swans begin their winter migrations

Autumn migration is upon us with more whooper swan arrivals, along with wigeon, teal, golden plover and fieldfare and news of the Bewick's swans now on their way.

15 October 2019

Welney Sightings-14/10/2019

Welney Sightings-14/10/2019

Welney Sightings - 14/10/2019

14 October 2019

Welney Sightings-13/10/2019

Welney Sightings-13/10/2019

Welney Sightings-13/10/2019

13 October 2019

Autumn wetland management

Autumn wetland management

Autumn habitat management is in full swing as we race towards winter. Find out about how the team of staff and volunteers are making the reserve ready for winter arrivals and higher water levels, then visit and see the hard work in action for yourself.

12 October 2019

Sightings for Saturday 12th October

Sightings for Saturday 12th October

Damp start to the day but promises to brighten up later, all hides and Summer walk are open.

12 October 2019

Welney Sightings-11/10/2019

Welney Sightings-11/10/2019

Welney Sightings-11/10-2019

11 October 2019

Today's sightings - 10/10 2019

Today's sightings - 10/10 2019

Sightings for Thursday 10th October 2019

10 October 2019

Sightings for Wednesday 9th October

Sightings for Wednesday 9th October

Dry and mild start to the day here at Welney. All hides are open, including Summer walk.

9 October 2019

Today's sightings - 08/10/2019

Today's sightings - 08/10/2019

Sightings for Tuesday 8th October 2019

8 October 2019

Welney Sightings-07/10/2019

Welney Sightings-07/10/2019

Welney Sightings-07/10/2019 Significantly more water on site after yesterday's rain!! Birds enjoying it.

7 October 2019

Today's sightings - 06/10/2019

Today's sightings - 06/10/2019

Sightings for 06/10/2019

6 October 2019

Sightings for Saturday 5th October

Sightings for Saturday 5th October

Dry start to the day here at Welney, all hides and Summer walk are open

5 October 2019

Welney Sightings-04/10/2019

Welney Sightings-04/10/2019

Welney Sightings-04/10/2019

4 October 2019

Whooper swans arrive from Iceland

Whooper swans arrive from Iceland

A mini-swanfall has happened this week as northerly winds make it feel like autumn.

3 October 2019

Today's sightings - 02/10/2019

Today's sightings - 02/10/2019

Sightings for Wednesday 2nd October 2019

2 October 2019