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All roads open, access direct from Littleport, Ten Mile Bank and Welney village. Everyone can access Nelson-Lyle, wellies to Lyle, Friends and Reedbed hide closed for now. Lady Fen trails closed for breeding season - due to re-open July. Wetland views from the cafe until then.

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Dawn swan count

Dawn swan count

This morning we conducted our February swan count and found there to be 1,829 Bewick’s swans and 2,000 whooper swans on the WWT section of the Ouse Washes.  This indicates that the first few swans have started their spring migrations, we will soon see

14 February 2017
Sightings Sunday 29th January

Sightings Sunday 29th January

All hides remain open apart from Allport hide, puddle forming on path towards Reedbed hide so sensible footwear advised. Sightings today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan White-fronted goose (8) Egyptian goose (Grey morph) Gadwall Goldeneye Mallard Pi

29 January 2017
Sightings for Friday 27th January

Sightings for Friday 27th January

Misty start but cleared during the day, water levels remain at about 65% flooding, all hides remain open apart from Allport hide. Sightings today: Whooper swan Bewick's swan Mute swan White-fronted goose Goldeneye Mallard Pochard Teal Tufted duck Wigeon M

27 January 2017
Water rail winter viewings

Water rail winter viewings

Water rail by Ray Mathias Easier to spot in cold weather, the secretive water rail has been out on show this week.  These brilliant views were from the North Wing Hide (luckily this is right next to our heated hide).

27 January 2017
Sightings Wednesday 25th January

Sightings Wednesday 25th January

All hides remain open apart from Allport hide. Sightings today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan White-fronted goose (8 on lady fen) Goldeneye Pochard Teal Tufted duck Shoveler Wigeon Water rail Black-tailed godwit Redshank Snipe Kingfisher Green wood

25 January 2017
Festival of Swans - Sunday sightings

Festival of Swans - Sunday sightings

A glorious start to the day with our swans awake an amazing experience watching thousands of swans on the washes wake up preen and some flew out.  Many have remained infront of the hides due to the ice so come down and see them. Highlights Glaucous gull

22 January 2017
Sightings Saturday 21st January

Sightings Saturday 21st January

Water levels are up to 90% but all hides apart from Allport remain open.   Sightings today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan White-fronted goose Egyptian goose (Grey morph) Goldeneye Pochard Pintail Shelduck Shoveler Teal Tufted duck Wigeon Coot

21 January 2017
Sightings Thursday 19th January

Sightings Thursday 19th January

All hides remain open apart from Allport hide, Water levels have started to rise and are now at around 90%. Water has just started to appear on the footpath near reedbed hide so suitable footwear is advised, all other paths are free of water. Sightings so

19 January 2017
Sightings for Sunday 15th January

Sightings for Sunday 15th January

Not the best of days as it remained wet and overcast all day, but there were a good number of swans in for the feeds, all hides apart from Allport remain open and water levels are around 45%. Sightings for today: Bewick's swan (88 at Lyle hide) Whooper sw

15 January 2017
Today's Highlights

Today's Highlights

Barn owl Fieldfare Whooper swans Bewick swans Pochard Teal Wigeon Tufted duck Shoveler Shelduck Mallard Lapwing Little egret Black-tailed godwit Moorhen Reed bunting Goldfinch Chaffinch Tree sparrows Canada geese Egyptian goose (grey morph) Kestrel Kingfi

14 January 2017
Sightings Wednesday 11th January

Sightings Wednesday 11th January

All hides remain open apart from Allport hide, Water levels remain at around 50%.   Sightings so far today: Whooper swan Bewick's swan Mute swan White-fronted goose Pochard Wigeon Little egret Barn owl Buzzard Marsh harrier Stock dove Green woodpecke

11 January 2017
Sightings Sunday 8th January

Sightings Sunday 8th January

Water levels remain low so all hides remain open with exception of Allport hide. Sightings today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan Greylag goose Egyptian goose Pintail Pochard Teal Tufted duck Shelduck Shoveler Wigeon Kingfisher Great white egret Litt

8 January 2017
Sightings Wednesday 4th January 2017

Sightings Wednesday 4th January 2017

Depite work in the main observatory there are still wildfowl to be seen from here, we are limited to space but swan feeds are still going ahead. All other hides are open except for Allport hide.   Sightings today: Bewick's swan Whooper swan Mute swan

4 January 2017
Today's Highlights

Today's Highlights

Great sunshiny day giving fabulous light to see the birds in detail and completed with a colourful sunset. White-fronted geese-50 Kingfisher Tree sparrow Stonechat Snipe Marsh harrier Wigeon Pochard Barn owl Bewick's swans on Lady Fen Whooper swans

2 January 2017
Today's Highlights

Today's Highlights

Happy New Year!  Great news...... the rain cleared the fog and mist away today, giving expansive views over the reserve of  thousands of swans. Kingfisher White-fronted geese-57 Barnacle goose Black-tailed godwit Dunlin Wigeon Pochard Pintail Tufted

1 January 2017