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WWT Welney

Norfolk  >  United Kingdom

This is a reserve run by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust. It straddles the New Bedford River, providing wetland habitats for resident and migrant birds.

Añadido* por Axel Kirby
Última actualización 6 marzo 2022
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

The centre caters for both keen birders and the interested public. Sited on the Ouse Washes, water levels fluctuate with the weather and the seasons. Welney is particularly noted for its winter gatherings of Cisne Cantor and Cisne Chico, although the latter are greatly reduced in number. Other waterfowl and wader species are present and there's also a lively colony of Gorrión Molinero, a highly localised species. Unsurprisingly, passerines are uncommon.

There are good views from the reserve centre over former arable land converted into wader friendly scrapes. A footbridge leads to the "observatory", a comfortable building built for viewing the washes. There are daily feeding sessions with informative commentary. Several hides are accessible to those willing to walk up to a kilometre.

It's worth observing the fields in the locality, while approaching the Centre. In winter, hundreds of swans feed in the arable fields, to the benefit of the commercial crops. Other species are also present in the area.

Detalles

Accesso

Welney is located 7.6 miles (12 km) from Littleport station and 10.4 miles (16.7km) from Downham Market station. Taxis are available from Littleport and both are within reasonable cycling distance. There are no local bus services. There's free car parking at the centre. The centre's postcode is PE14 9TN. Movement around the reserve is on foot; limited areas may be difficult for wheelchair users, particularly when water levels are high.

Terreno y habitat

Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Humedal , Pradera , Río , Lago , Pisos de barro , Agricultura

Condiciones

Plano , Paisaje abierto , Nivel del agua alto probable , Pantanoso

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Mejor momento para visitar

Invierno

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Silla de ruedas

Escondite de observación / plataforma

Información extra

Toilets, shop and cafe are at the Centre's building.

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