News - Welney
Swan count
Whoopers at Friends hide Whooper swan - 493 Bewick's swan - 15 The swans are roosting right in front of the hides at the moment, providing excellent views as they wake up and take to the skies in the morning. Our fi
19 October 2015
Swan numbers increasing
Bewick's swans at Friends Hide Despite some early fog this morning, there was plenty of noise on the reserve. There are now at least 300 whooper swans and there were 10 Bewick's swans right in front of Friends hide.
18 October 2015
Disturbance to the main lagoon
Tomorrow (Thurs 15 October) there will be disturbance on our main lagoon as we remove some machinery. We apologise for any inconvenience this main cause to this are of the reserve. All other hides, ponds and summer walk will be disturbance free.
14 October 2015
Swans blown in on winter winds
Bewick's swans by Richard Dunn The first two Bewick’s swans of autumn arrived at WWT Welney Wetland Centre yesterday - after a record arrival at Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire - adding to speculation t
14 October 2015
Pond dipping
Caddisfly case by Bob Ellis Pond dipping season is almost over at WWT Welney. Just a few weekends left to have a go at exploring the underwater habitat before the swan feeds start. There are still some amazing thing
2 October 2015
Management works
Reserve management works taking place in front of the main hide, Lyle hide and Nelson-Lyle hide today may cause disturbance. Friends hide, reedbed hide, dragonfly ponds and summer walk will be disturbance free! Yesterday a kingfisher was fishing by Lyle h
9 September 2015
Leaf cutter bees
Leaf cutter bee by Georgette Taylor An eagle-eyed family have spotted some leaf cutter bees on the reserve. They actually visited the centre to spot the rare ruderal bumblebee but instead were captivated watching thes
19 August 2015
Rare breed sheep help wetland birds
Manx ram and herd by Nigel Cooke A herd of 87 Manx Loaghtan sheep have joined the cattle on the reserve at WWT Welney Wetland Centre to help with the conservation grazing. Manx Loaghtan (pronounced Lochtan) have an un
18 August 2015
Rare bumblebee spotted on wildflowers
Ruderal bumblebee by Georgette Taylor Visitors to Norfolk and Cambridgeshire can see Ruderal bumblebees on the reserve at WWT Welney Wetland Centre this summer – a species which is scarce in the UK. These busy bees
4 August 2015
Visitors explore new wildlife film room
Family on green screen by Adam Finch During the summer holidays the wildlife film room will be available on Wednesdays and weekends, between 1-4pm. A new installation at WWT Welney Wetland Centre will allow visitors t
29 July 2015
New art gallery
Nature in Action, Swan in flight, panned Tony Mills Photography artist, Tony Mills, will be displaying his work in the gallery at WWT Welney throughout July & August. A selection of mounted and framed pictures,
1 July 2015
Calf sports unusual Minnie marking
Minnie the calf by Bob Ellis A calf with unusual markings has arrived on the reserve at WWT Welney Wetland Centre, earning her the nickname ‘Minnie’. Her distinctive white forehead would normally be unusual enough
17 June 2015
Films engage people with local wildlife
Moth by Bob Ellis Communities around the Ouse Washes Landscape can take pride in a series of short films created by the Great Ouse Wetland Project. A myriad of moths and fantastic Fenland hares are featured in the fir
28 May 2015
Birds nest in tractor engine
Chick in nest by Adam Finch UPDATE - The chicks fledged successfully on Thursday 28 May 2015! A tractor engine might not be your first choice when thinking of a place to raise a family. However, a pair of birds at WWT
27 May 2015
Volunteers given chance to film macro wildlife
Volunteer filming a hawkmoth Volunteers involved with the Great Ouse Wetland project are about to share the secret lives of some of the smallest species of wildlife we have in the UK. Voracious water beetles, delicate
13 May 2015