Welney news
Ready for the next influx of birds
Duck flock by Georgette Taylor The reserve is looking fantastic as we head further into winter....a visitor on Monday said that they had never seen so many wigeon, and we haven't even reached peak numbers yet! We are
23 November 2016
Daisy Clarke's migration is pieced together
Daisy Clarke by Ray Mathias. We were so pleased to see Daisy Clarke arrive back at WWT Welney two weeks ago after her gruelling migration from arctic Russia. It has been wonderful to follow her migration thanks to
22 November 2016
Wildlife photographer Rebecca Nason features in the gallery November & December
Common Eider Raft by Rebecca Nason Pensive Puffin by Rebecca Nason This month and next we have artwork in the gallery for sale by popular wildlife photographer, Rebecca Nason. Reb
16 November 2016
Swan Count
Main Lagoon as the swans started to fly out Thousands of swans are back now for the winter, with a particularly high November count:- WWT Welney: Whooper swan - 4262 Bewick's swan - 305 Ouse Washes total: Whooper swan
15 November 2016
Swan numbers increasing
This week more swans have been arriving at WWT Welney, making the reserve very busy. We will be counting the whooper and Bewick's swans on Tuesday 15 November, but have got over 3,000 in total. There are still over 1,000 swans on the main lagoon each
11 November 2016
Daisy Clarke is the first GPS tagged Bewick's swan to arrive at WWT Welney
The first GPS tagged Bewick's swan has arrived back in the UK this week. Daisy Clarke touched down in the early hours of Monday morning, having flown across The North Sea from The Netherlands. She has been roosting in front of our Lyle and Friends hides
9 November 2016
Watch a thousand swans at the floodlit feeds
Swans on the main lagoon by Bob Ellis The swan flight in and evening feed are incredible at the moment. Thousands of swans are flying in at dusk right in front of the hides, with over a thousand on the main lagoon a
8 November 2016
Winter opening times
Winter opening times from today, Tuesday 1 November.... Mon-Wed 10am - 5pm Thurs-Sun 10am - 8pm That means our floodlit swan feeds start this week - hooray!! Wigeon cafe is open from 10am daily, closing at: 4.30pm Mon-Fri 6pm Sat & Sun
1 November 2016
Swan numbers increase sharply!
Whooper swans by Heather Lowe This week we have witnessed a definite swanfall at Welney. From less than 100 birds at the start of the week, we now have 2,000 winter visitors, most of which are roosting on the main l
22 October 2016
Crane flock increases in number and becomes more regular on the reserve!
Crane family by Jane Rowe Since the start of October the crane flock has grown, so that we now have 17 individuals regularly using the reserve for roosting over night and feeding during the day. Visitors are getting
13 October 2016
October gallery - Artwork by Gill McCoy
Hare artwork, Gill McCoy This month the gallery is alive with colourful, creative artwork by Gill McCoy. Gill currently works at WWT Welney, and you may well see her as you are welcomed to the centre on a visit. G
5 October 2016
Volunteers needed to share the Bewick’s swan story
WWT Welney swan feed visitors The UK’s smallest and rarest swan is making its way to WWT Welney Wetland Centre and we need you to help us tell their incredible story. As you may have heard, the WWT’s Flight of the
4 October 2016
Whoopers have arrived!
Great news everyone, whooper swans have arrived at Welney!! There are at least 7 non residents, all having a well derserved rest on Lady Fen. Bring on the swan season!! Also seen today: Wigeon Teal Great White Egret Snipe Ruff Cettis Warbler Pintail Gad
2 October 2016
Reserve access 7-8 October
We are having some major works carried out near the main observatory on Friday 7 October to Saturday 8 October. This means that there will be no access to the hides from midday on the Friday and for the whole of Saturday. We will be opening up a sign-po
30 September 2016
Autumnal cranes
Cranes by Roger Rawson At this time of the year we tend to get regular visits by the local crane population. They become very mobile after the breeding season looking for good places to feed, showing the youngsters
29 September 2016