Sightings - Welney

Welney sightings - 02/01/22

Welney sightings - 02/01/22

Part of the A1101 is closed this morning, access still possible via the A1101 from Littleport. Wellies are needed for Nelson-Lyle and Lylde hides. Reedbed and Friends hides are closed. Part of Lady Fen walk loop is still open.

2 January 2022

Welney sightings - 01/01/22

Welney sightings - 01/01/22

Part of the A1101 is closed this morning, access still possible via the A1101 from Littleport. Wellies are needed for Nelson-Lyle and Lylde hides. Reddbed and Friends hides are closed. Part of Lady Fen walk loop is still open.

1 January 2022

Welney sightings - 31/12/2021

Welney sightings - 31/12/2021

Sightings for Friday 31st December 2021 Reed bed and friends hides closed due to flooding on paths Wellies required for access to Nelson Lyle and Lyle hides Main Observatory open as usual

31 December 2021

Welney sightings - 30/12/2021

Welney sightings - 30/12/2021

Sightings for Thursday 30th December 2021 Reedbed hide closed due to flooding, all other hides open as normal self guided hare walk also open (boots recommended for part of it).

30 December 2021

Welney sightings - 29/12/2021

Welney sightings - 29/12/2021

A wet start to the day, but improving by afternoon. Water levels are increasing, but access to hides and footpaths is still possible.

29 December 2021

Welney sightings 28/12/21

Welney sightings 28/12/21

LapwingBlack tailed godwitRedshankGolden ploverGrey heronLittle egretCormorantCootMoorhenTealMallardWigeonPochardShovelerGoldfinchTree sparrowHouse sparrowRobinStarlingWood pigeonStock doveBlack headed gullMagpieJackdawCarrion crowWhooper swanMute swanGre

28 December 2021

Welney sightings - 27/12/2021

Welney sightings - 27/12/2021

Sightings for Monday 27th December 2021

27 December 2021

Welney Sightings - 26.12.21

Welney Sightings - 26.12.21

a very wet but clear day,

26 December 2021

Welney sightings - 23/12/2021

Welney sightings - 23/12/2021

Sightings for Thursday 23rd December 2021

23 December 2021

Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS Count) 20 December 2021

Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS Count) 20 December 2021

Here are the totals of all species of bird seen on Monday 20 December at WWT Welney.

22 December 2021

Welney sightings - 22/12/21

Welney sightings - 22/12/21

A beautiful frosty start to the day - highlights so far are the numbers of pochard at the main hide, cattle egret and Bewick's swans.

22 December 2021

Welney sightings 21/12/21

Welney sightings 21/12/21

Bewick swan Mute swan Pochard Lapwing Moorhen Coot House sparrow Tree sparrow Black bird Goldfinch Robin Starling Snipe Kestrel Marsh harrier Curlew Golden plover Grey heron Pintail Fieldfare Tufted duck Black tailed godwit Redshank

21 December 2021

Welney sightings 20/12/21

Welney sightings 20/12/21

Whooper swanMute swanGreylag gooseCanada gooseShelduckShovelerTufted duckPochardWigeonTealMallardPintailCootMoorhenGreat white egretLittle egretGrey heronTree sparrowHouse sparrowGoldfinchGreat titStarlingBlack tailed godwitDunlinRuffGolden ploverLapwingK

20 December 2021

Welney sightings 19/12/21

Welney sightings 19/12/21

foggy start but lots of birds to be seen and heard

19 December 2021

Welney sightings - 18/12/2021

Welney sightings - 18/12/2021

Sightings for Saturday 18th December 2021

18 December 2021