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Spring wetland management

Spring wetland management

Each spring the final preparations across our wetland habitat can take place ahead of breeding season. But the flooding on the Ouse Washes adds extra tasks for the team and mean this part will be unavailable to birds for a little while longer.

5 March 2021

Winter update from WWT Welney

Winter update from WWT Welney

Although our wetland centre is closed for now, work still continues across the reserve by a small team of staff and volunteers. Here are a few of things that keep us active physically and mentally, as well as the rewards that the reserve gives back.

12 February 2021

Flooding on the Ouse Washes

Flooding on the Ouse Washes

The Ouse Washes are the engineered floodplains of the River Great Ouse. Created over 400 years ago, they have facilitated the drainage of much of the Fens, but we now need to add natural flood management back if we are to survive a changing climate.

4 February 2021

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Whilst the centre and reserve are temporarily closed we will bring you updates of how winter is progressing at Welney as well as the conservation work continuing behind the scenes as we prepare for spring.

29 January 2021

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Whilst the centre and reserve are temporarily closed we will bring you updates of how winter is progressing at Welney as well as the conservation work continuing behind the scenes as we prepare for spring.

23 January 2021

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Whilst the centre and reserve are temporarily closed we will bring you updates of how winter is progressing at Welney as well as the conservation work continuing behind the scenes as we prepare for spring.

15 January 2021

Water levels and access

Water levels and access

Water levels are currently high on the Ouse Washes, great views of the large pochard flock in front of the main hide, the flight in of swans at dusk and the variety of birds on Lady Fen. Access is possible from Ely, Littleport and Downham Market.

17 December 2020

Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this December

Artist Gill McCoy features in the gallery this December

Our gallery is home to the work of Gill McCoy this December, enjoy her work this winter whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.

14 December 2020

50th Anniversary of WWT Welney

50th Anniversary of WWT Welney

From humble beginnings to awe-inspiring visitor experiences, we celebrate 50 years of wetland conservation across 1,300 acres of the Ouse Washes and beyond.

7 November 2020

Wild cranes at Welney

Wild cranes at Welney

Get closer to cranes foraging at WWT Welney Wetland Centre before they move on for winter.

11 September 2020

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.

7 August 2020

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.

2 August 2020

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.

24 July 2020

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you

Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit.

17 July 2020

Chicks of threatened species fledge from Fenland wetlands

Chicks of threatened species fledge from Fenland wetlands

We are happy to report two pairs of black-tailed godwits have managed to fledge three chicks this breeding season. The first time since 2017, and the first time since 2006 for the Ouse Washes part of the reserve. But godwits are still very vulnerable.

16 July 2020