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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
Today's sightings - 15/01/2020
Due to rising water levels our main path on the reserve is flooded. Access is therefore restricted to our main observatory only.
15 January 2020
Sightings for Tuesday 14th January
Windy day here at Welney, water levels continue to rise which means only the Main observatory is open, however there continues to be lots of activity on the reserve with wildfowl and hunting birds of prey.
14 January 2020
Today's sightings - 13/01/2020
Due to high water levels on the Ouse Washes the largest number of birds to see are diving ducks in the day and swans from dusk. Lady Fen is providing the greater variety of birds, great views from the visitor centre.
13 January 2020
Today's sightings - 12/01/2020
Due to rising water levels our main path on the reserve is flooded. Access is therefore restricted to our main observatory only.
12 January 2020
Welney Sightings-11/01/2020
Welney Sightings-11/01/2020
11 January 2020
Today's sightings - 10/01/2020
Water levels are now dropping; as well as the main observatory, Nelson-Lyle and Lyle hides are open, but we recommend wearing of wellies to get to these hides as there are large areas of water and mud on the paths. Reedbed and Friends hides remain closed
10 January 2020
Sightings for Thursday 9th January
Water levels are now dropping, as well as the main observatory, Nelson-lyle and Lyle hides are open but we recommend wearing of wellies to get to these hides, as there are large areas of water and mud on the paths, Reedbed and Friends hides remain closed
9 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
Welney Sightings-06/01/2020
Welney Sightings-06/01/2020
6 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
Today's sightings - 05/01/2020
We have opened the footpath to Nelson-Lyle hide this morning, Sun 5 January, as water levels are dropping. Wellies are essential to get to this additional hide from the main hide, as you are walking through standing water.
5 January 2020
Today's sightings - 04/01/2020
Water levels are currently dropping away nicely on the reserve, spits of land are appearing and we will update as soon as paths are re-opened. Swan feeds and hare walks are the best times to have our wonderful variety of species pointed out to you.
4 January 2020
Today's sightings - 02/01/2020
Due to high water levels on the Ouse Washes the largest number of birds to see are diving ducks in the day and swans from dusk. Lady Fen is providing the greater variety of birds, great views from the visitor centre.
2 January 2020
Today's sightings - 01/01/2020
Due to high water levels on the Ouse Washes the largest number of birds to see are diving ducks in the day and swans from dusk. Lady Fen is providing the greater variety of birds, great views from the visitor centre.
1 January 2020