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Welney sightings - 26/05/2024
All of our hides are open today, join Jane at 11am or 2pm for a guided walk from the Main Observatory.
26 May 2024
Welney sightings - 25/05/2024
Join Tony at 2pm for a Godwit Tour - meet in the Pond Room ten minutes before.
25 May 2024
Welney sightings - 23/05/2024
Sightings for Thursday 23rd May 2024
23 May 2024
Welney sightings- 22/05/2024
Enjoy later closing time on a Thursday - Open until 8pm every Thursday
22 May 2024
Welney sightings - 21/05/2024
Listen to the sounds of spring here at WWT Welney today, the Snipe are drumming and Bittern are Booming. All hides open!
21 May 2024
Welney Sightings - 20/05/2024
All Hides Open. Lady Fen closed for nesting birds, access down to first corner of the Summer Walk (down to the picnic benches). Upcoming events: Open Weekend 20th-21st July, Bat and Barn Evenings starting 1st June, Open until 8pm on Thursdays
20 May 2024
Welney sightings - 19/05/2024
All of our hides are open, common terns are visible from the Main Observatory and sunny weather expected all day.
19 May 2024
Welney sightings - 18/05/2024
Enjoy later closing time on a Thursday - Open until 8pm every Thursday
18 May 2024
Welney Sightings - 17/05/2024
All Hides are now open. Lady Fen is still closed due to nesting season for the birds onsite, but the summer walk is slowly opening up as the water levels go down with access currently down to the first corner.
17 May 2024
Welney sightings - 16/05/2024
Sightings for Thursday 16th May 2024
16 May 2024
Black-tailed Godwit chicks mark start of world-first captive breeding project
The eggs will boost critically low numbers of the UK’s breeding Black-tailed Godwit. Half of the birds headstarted in 2024 will be released in the Fens, with half making the journey to WWT Slimbridge for the captive breeding project.
15 May 2024
Welney sightings - 15/05/2024
Wetland walk with James at 11am and 2pm today - Meet at the Main Observatory
15 May 2024
Watery wetlands - how to enjoy them
After the winter rainfall, water levels had been high across the Ouse Washes to prevent and relieve flooding further upstream. This is a vital role performed by these wetlands, giving floodwaters a place to flow. Visitor access to and around WWT Welney
15 May 2024
Welney Sightings - 14/05/2024
Wetland Walk or Guide in the Hide (weather dependant on which takes place) at 11am and 2pm with our guide Clive. Moths at the welcome desk with Sarah. Late night openings until 8pm every Thursday .
14 May 2024
Welney sightings - 13/05/2024
On Thursdays we are open until 8pm, The café is open from 9am everyday.
13 May 2024