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Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you

Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.

1 May 2020

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you

Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.

24 April 2020

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you

Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.

17 April 2020

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you.

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you.

Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.

10 April 2020

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you.

Reserve update - whilst we are closed let us bring the reserve to you.

Whilst our Welney Wetland Centre is closed to the public, our much reduced team continue working behind the scenes. Caring for the wetland habitat and wildlife, bringing the reserve to you the only way we currently can on the website and social media.

3 April 2020

Artist Sue Welfare features in the gallery this March and April

Artist Sue Welfare features in the gallery this March and April

Our gallery will be home to the work of Sue Welfare this spring, enjoy her work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.

27 January 2020

Water levels and access information

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

Artist Richard Johnson features in the gallery this January and February

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

Reserve access improving

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

Swans begin their winter migrations

Swans begin their winter migrations

Autumn migration is upon us with more whooper swan arrivals, along with wigeon, teal, golden plover and fieldfare and news of the Bewick's swans now on their way.

15 October 2019

Autumn wetland management

Autumn wetland management

Autumn habitat management is in full swing as we race towards winter. Find out about how the team of staff and volunteers are making the reserve ready for winter arrivals and higher water levels, then visit and see the hard work in action for yourself.

12 October 2019

Whooper swans arrive from Iceland

Whooper swans arrive from Iceland

A mini-swanfall has happened this week as northerly winds make it feel like autumn.

3 October 2019

Artist Nicola Bramley features in the gallery this September and October

Artist Nicola Bramley features in the gallery this September and October

Our gallery will be home to the work of Nicola Bramley this autumn, enjoy her work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect picture to take home.

27 August 2019

Photographer Mike Potts features in the gallery this November & December

Photographer Mike Potts features in the gallery this November & December

Our gallery will be home to the work of Mike Potts this winter, enjoy his work whilst you are in the visitor centre and find the perfect photo to take home.

8 August 2019

Welney whooper swan update

Welney whooper swan update

One of our Welney-fledged whooper swans has made it a little further north with a sighting coming in from the beach at Aberdeen. 'ZAN' has been spotted by Ian and Robin Jackson, Ian took this photo of ZAN and has sent it in to us.

1 August 2019