Latest sightings
Water levels dropping
Gadwall by Roger Rawson Water levels on the reserve are continuing to drop. The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is almost dry and will re-open tomorrow. We will also have the first footpaths re-open from tom
17 March 2016
Sightings Wednesday 16th March
Please note only the main observatory is open due to flooding and the A1101 is closed for people travelling to the centre from the West. Lots of sightings on Lady fen seen from the Wigeon Cafe. Marsh harrier Sparrowhawk Merlin Dunlin Black-tailed godwit
16 March 2016
Sightings Monday March 14th
Please note due to water levels only the Main observatory is open, however there is lots of activity on Lady fen this morning that can be viewed from the main centre and Wigeon cafe. Dunlin Black-tailed godwit Snipe Golden plover Lapwing Oystercatcher Ruf
14 March 2016
Reserve access
Access is currently restricted to the main hide on the reserve and the Welney Wash road (A1101) is closed due to flooding. However, you can always access the centre from the A10 at either Littleport (the A1101 from this direction does not cross the floo
14 March 2016
Sightings Sunday March 13th
At the moment onlt the main observatory is open due to all paths being flooded, but we are hoping water levels will go down during the day. Tree Sparrow Reedbunting Short eared owl Marsh harrier Dunlin Redshank Black-tailed godwit Avocet Lapwing Golden pl
13 March 2016
Reserve Access
The visitor centre and main hide are the extent of the reserve access at present due to increased water levels. The A1101 between Welney village and our centre is not yet officially closed but we would encourage visitors not to risk it, safe access is st
13 March 2016
Reserve Access
Lady Fen is looking fantastic at the moment, more and more wading birds and ducks are using this area of wetland habitat. Which of course is attracting the attention of more than one bird of prey. Water levels are rising on the Ouse Washes as the rain whi
12 March 2016
Today's sightings
Peregrine - 2 Marsh harrier - 1 Short-eared owl Barn owl Kestrel Buzzard Avocet Ruff - 15 Curlew - 10 Dunlin Golden plover LapwingRedshank Oystercatcher Goldeneye Wigeon Shoveler Teal Pintail Shelduck Pochard Tufted duck Fieldfare Reed bunting Goldfinch
11 March 2016
Today's Highlights
Barn owl by Jane Rowe Fabulous numbers of birds today and very active after yesterday's poor weather. Little Grebe and juvenile male Goldeneye displaying in front of Main Observatory. A record-breaking flock of Golden
10 March 2016
Cafe maintenance - 22 March
On Tuesday 22 March we have maintenance work scheduled in the kitchen, resulting in a limited offer available. We will be able to serve hot and cold drinks, a selection of sandwiches, scones and cakes. Returning to normal service on Wednesday 23 March wit
10 March 2016
Lifts are back in service
**Update, the servicing of our lifts was completed yesterday, they are now back in service so everyone can access the reserve with ease** On Wednesday 9 Thursday 10 March our lifts are being serviced and so will be out of use to visitors. We apologise f
10 March 2016
Todays sightings
All of the hides are open the water levels are perfect lots of islands exposed for waders. Dragonfly ponds is closed The Welney Wash Road section of the A1101 is open Lady Fen, the area in front of the centre is looking great lots of lapwing. The bird
7 March 2016
Sightings March 6th 2016
All hides open except for Allport hide. Red kite Marsh harrier Buzzard Fieldfare Avocet Dunlin Golden plover Oystercatcher Green sandpiper Ringed plover Curlew Cetti's warbler Pintail Pochard Goldeneye Wigeon Teal Whooper swan
6 March 2016
Todays sightings
Lady Fen The reserve is looking amazing today, despite forecasts earlier in the week predicting wet/snowy weather, we are bathed in sunshine. A huge flock of golden plover are filling the skies over Lady Fen whenever
4 March 2016
Sightings Thursday March 3rd 2016
All hides except for Allport hide are open. Great white egret Curlew Dunlin Lapwing Golden plover Black-tailed godwit Redshank Snipe Oystercatcher Barn owl Marsh harrierBuzzard Sparrowhawk Kestrel Peregrine Wigeon Teal Pochard Tufted duck Shoveler Shelduc
3 March 2016