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Welney sightings- 27/11/2023
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Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or by visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website. Highlights Whooper Swan Scaup Whooper Swan Mute Swan Great White Egret Wigeon P
Welney sightings - 18/11/2023
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Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or by visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website. Highlights Pochard Whooper Swan Cattle Egret Pochard Wigeon Canada Goose Greyla
Accessibility
Wetland Centres Welney Plan Your Visit Accessibility
Accessibility All our Wetland Centres exist to fulfil founder Peter Scott’s vision of connecting people with nature, so we make it a principle that our wetlands and wildlife are accessible to everyone. WWT Welney Wetland Centre has
Wildlife sightings for 22nd August 2021
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2 Greenshank - flying between main lake, wader scrape 1 Garganey - wader scrape2 Green Sandpiper - wader scrape 2 Common Tern - main lake11 Snipe - main lake (10, island 11, 1 island 21) 1 Little Egret - main lake1 Peregrine - perched on the hospital 40 S
Wildlife Sightings for 25th August 2023
News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings For 25th August 2023
1 Wigeon - sheltered lagoon1 Willow Warbler - south route2 Blackcap - south route bird feeders3 Chiffchaff - south route, sheltered lagoon3 Green Sandpiper - wader scrape, marsh1 Oystercatcher - marsh2 Little Grebe - wader scrape, main lake2 Hobby - over
Latest sightings
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We had the first Swallow on the reserve today and a few House martins. The first Willow Warbler was also heard singing. The Chiffchaffs and Skylarks are in full swing enjoying the sunshine. This year we have heard Cetti's warblers singing in new locatio
Recent Sightings 16th - 20th October
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Highlights: Water Rail, Spotted Redshank, Ruff, Spoonbill, Green Sandpiper. Saline Lagoon and Dafen Scrapes: 5 Spoonbills were seen throughout the week on the saline lagoon, 4 Ruffs (20/10 ) were seen alongside them. A Green sandpiper was also present (
Latest sightings
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Migration is well under way, the number of whoopers on the mere is decreasing daily. But the number of black-tailed godwits are increasing with 700 on the mere Marsh harriers are seen across the site Kingfishers are seen daily from the Ron Barker hide dow
Wildlife Sightings for 27th June 2024
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2 Oystercatcher + 3 chicks - main lake1 Common Tern - main lake1 Little Egret - wader scrape1 Shoveler - wader scrape10 Swifts - over site 1 Sparrowhawk - south route2 Chiffchaff - wildside, south route1 Tufted Duck brood (12 chicks) - wader scrape1 Littl
Brown Hare encounters and W.s Bluethroat news
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Brown Hares were again evident on the Summer Walkway path and Tack Piece, these confiding animals are seemingly oblivious to humans, there was quite possibly some boxing involved today, this would indicates that a female discouraging is the attention and
Sightings Update
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The Tundra Bean Goose (pic by Andy Bunting) was showing well this morning, associating with a small group of injured Pink-footed Geese around the edge of the Mere. The bird is also showing signs of injury on its right wing, more obviously so than when it
The Old Pig Sty gets an Eco-Revamp
News News And Stories News The Old Pig Sty Gets An Eco Revamp
Last Tuesday was a fantastic day out on the reserve, loads of work was done, both big and small jobs but all of huge importance to the site. It was also our placement student Miriam’s first task that she led from the planning stage onwards and she did b
Latest sightings
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Thew weather has been great and the birds are loving it! The warblers are singing setting up territories, more willow warblers have arrived, chiffchaffs are nest building. Corn buntings have come back and are jiggling. There are a few stonechats still ar
Recent Sightings 13th - 17th November
News News And Stories News Recent Sightings 13th 17th November
Highlights: Spoonbill, Wood sandpiper, Snipe Saline Lagoon and Dafen Scrapes: The saline lagoon has continued to impress with the large group of 16 Spoonbill (17/11) that are regularly visiting the site in front of the British steel Hide. Smaller Group
Latest Sightings
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The sunshine and showers have continued over the weekend, but this has not stopped the reserves usual customers! A hobby was from Ron Barker yesterday morning. Marsh harriers have been showing well in the main reedbed, as well as the reedbed that can be s
