Welney news
Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you
Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.
17 April 2020
Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you.
Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.
10 April 2020
Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you.
Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.
3 April 2020
Artist Sue Welfare features in the gallery this March and April
Our gallery will be home to the work of Sue Welfare this spring, enjoy her work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
27 January 2020
Water levels and access information
We appreciate that changing water levels and access information can be confusing and frustrating when attempting to plan a visit. Please bear with us through these conditions, this post explains why we are flooded and what you can still enjoy at Welney.
15 January 2020
Artist Richard Johnson features in the gallery this January and February
Our gallery will be home to the work of Richard Johnson this winter, enjoy his work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
9 January 2020
Reserve access improving
Water levels have dropped on the Ouse Washes allowing access to some of the hides on the reserve. Check the wildlife sightings page for which hides this includes and whether wellies are required.
6 January 2020
Swans begin their winter migrations
Autumn migration is upon us with more whooper swan arrivals, along with wigeon, teal, golden plover and fieldfare and news of the Bewick's swans now on their way.
15 October 2019
Autumn wetland management
Autumn habitat management is in full swing as we race towards winter. Find out about how the team of staff and volunteers are making the reserve ready for winter arrivals and higher water levels, then visit and see the hard work in action for yourself.
12 October 2019
Whooper swans arrive from Iceland
A mini-swanfall has happened this week as northerly winds make it feel like autumn.
3 October 2019
Artist Nicola Bramley features in the gallery this September and October
Our gallery will be home to the work of Nicola Bramley this autumn, enjoy her work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.
27 August 2019
Photographer Mike Potts features in the gallery this November & December
Our gallery will be home to the work of Mike Potts this winter, enjoy his work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect photo to take home.
8 August 2019
Welney whooper swan update
One of our Welney-fledged whooper swans has made it a little further north with a sighting coming in from the beach at Aberdeen. 'ZAN' has been spotted by Ian and Robin Jackson, Ian took this photo of ZAN and has sent it in to us.
1 August 2019
Summer wetland management
Summer habitat management is in full swing as the breeding season for wading birds comes to a close and cattle graze throughout the reserve.
28 July 2019
Iceland calls to Welney whooper swans
Whooper swans hatched from injured, resident birds on our wetlands have been recorded migrating north towards Iceland for the first time.
16 July 2019