News - Welney
Joy at rare wading bird success
Black-tailed godwit pair fencing by Jon Reeves The successful fledging of eight black-tailed godwit chicks at WWT Welney is the highlight of a brilliant, if at times unusual, breeding season. ‘Gary’ the godwit wit
24 June 2016
New behaviour witnessed for rare wading bird
Black-tailed godwit male by Emma Brand Staff monitoring the black-tailed godwits at WWT Welney Wetland Centre; have discovered a male individual with two female partners for the first time. These normally monogamous b
16 June 2016
Bridge ramp maintenance 23-25 May
The ramp at the reserve end of the bridge is being repaired Mon 23 - Wed 25 May. There will only be access to the reserve via the steps down from the bridge. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but have scheduled these dates so as to avoid the ba
20 May 2016
Ducklings take their first steps
Shoveler duck with 12 ducklings Ducklings and chicks are starting to appear all over the reserve. This female shoveler was seen taking to the water on Lady Fen with her 12 fluffy ducklings earlier today. Great to
19 May 2016
A taste of summer
We're really excited about our summer light bites we've added to the Wigeon cafe menu. Ready for the warm, sunny days ahead. You can choose from: Salmon fishcake on a bed of leaves with an Artisan seeded rolland dill mayonnaise Chicken, pork and cranb
18 May 2016
Spring clean
Our volunteer, Richard, has been very hard at work today spring cleaning the cafe veranda ready for summer. We think he's done an amazing job. We've got some additional tables too. What other excuse do you need to come and enjoy tea and cake or a bi
12 May 2016
Taking stock
The annual shop stock take is being conducted this week. This does mean that the shop will be closed from 3pm on Tues 10 May until Thurs 12 May. We apologise for an inconvenience this causes, and will hopefully have the shop opening earlier in the day
9 May 2016
Mousetail
Mousetail (Myosurus minimus) We’ve had a recording of a nationally scarce plant on the reserve, called mousetail (Myosurus minimus). This small flowering plant is part of the buttercup family. It stands at only
6 May 2016
Small breeding wader makes a big arrival
Nature lovers in the East of England are being treated to a mighty display by one of the smallest breeding birds at WWT Welney Wetland Centre. Little ringed plovers (so called because of the golden ring around their eyes) are pulling out all the stops to
26 April 2016
Baby moorhens
Moorhen Chicks by Clive Baker The moorhen who has been sat on eggs on the front pond, successfully hatched six chicks yesterday. We have been eagerly anticipating her hatch date as she chose quite a busy area to nest
25 April 2016
Special Offer - just in
We've just taken delivery of some new items in the shop which are on special offer - but only while stocks last! These are really great gift ideas or perhaps something to buy for yourself as a treat. The range from Magpie includes four bird designs - ba
22 April 2016
Secretive baby hare caught on camera
The fruits of all that boxing over the winter are staring to appear at WWT Welney Wetland Centre, with a chance sighting of a baby hare this week. A routine check of the wetland area known as Lady Fen, led to an encounter with one of the cutest and most
21 April 2016
Breeding bird surveys begin
Over the next three months the reserve team will be busy recording and monitoring all the breeding bird activity on our wetlands. This morning saw the start of the first breeding bird survey (BBS), and what a wonderful start to the season. Not a breath
20 April 2016
Sand martin movement
Sand Martin Sand martin - 80 seen from the Friends hide.
15 April 2016
Water levels dropping
Gadwall by Roger Rawson Water levels on the reserve are continuing to drop. The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is almost dry and will re-open tomorrow. We will also have the first footpaths re-open from tom
17 March 2016