Welney news
Bird ringing and beyond: Swans
The identification of individual birds within a species to monitor their movements and their relationship to other individuals, eg juveniles, has long been of immense value in their conservation. Peter Scott, in his early days as a wildfowler, witnesse
12 January 2024
2023 in review: Highlights & challenges
Grab a drink and a snack and join us on this blog to catch up with highlights at Welney and some of the challenges we faced in 2023. Here's to a better 2024 - Happy New Year!
31 December 2023
Swan spectacle makes for a wild winter
We might not see snow this winter, but thankfully we are still in for a white Christmas with the arrival of thousands of swans.
30 November 2023
Paddling pochard
The winter flock of pochard enjoyed from the main hide at Welney is a real seasonal highlight - read on to get to know a little more about these fantastic characters.
20 November 2023
Ajay Tegala shares his love of winter wildlife
Ajay Tegala shares with us some favourite winter wildlife highlights, many close to home in the Fens.
29 October 2023
Conservation charities celebrate regional revival of rare wading bird with free event
WWT Welney is hosting an Open Day event on Sun 24 September with the RSPB to mark the end of Project Godwit with a range of tours, talks, walks and activities.
14 September 2023
Experience incredible wildlife on a night time adventure
Nocturnal wildlife is not to be overlooked - an array of fascinating creatures 'see' the world in a totally different way to us.
8 August 2023
Summer walk and access – explore even more wetlands
Summer road access update in this post. Surround yourself with wetlands along our summer walk, tansy trail and Lady Fen walk.
28 July 2023
WWT Welney calls on East Anglian nature lovers to a make big splash for wildlife
Mini wetlands - make a big splash for nature on a budget in even the smallest of spaces.
23 July 2023
Top score by Visit England for summer experience
Summer experience gets recognition with Visit England, as we get put forward for a Gold Accolade and a Welcome Accolade thanks for the staff and volunteers in particular.
26 June 2023
Accessing our wetlands this spring
Spring is such an exciting time of year, there is so much to see and explore - birdlife, plantlife, insectlife. From Tues 2 May a local road closure will mean some journey planning may be needed ahead of a visit, but definitely don't be put off.
26 April 2023
Bewick's swans at Welney - Winter 2023
An update on the Bewick's swans this winter at WWT Welney.
1 February 2023
February half term family activities at Welney Wetland Centre
Families can discover the UK’s greatest winter wildlife like never before this February half term by joining WWT Welney’s The Big Hideout.
29 January 2023
Electric scooter improves accessibility
An all-terrain addition to our free electric scooter hire allows visitors to explore further than ever before.
23 January 2023
Welney wetlands still open despite flooded road
Some of our wetlands are acting a flood storage at the moment, but we are still open. Latest road, lift and site access included here.
4 January 2023