The autumn equinox signified the move from summer to autumn but with it came the first flocks of wintering Whooper swans to WWT Welney.

One of the @ldvnnr.bsky.social reintroduced Corncrakes has pinged our MOTUS Tower! On 24th August at 21:32 it was picked up migrating over Spurn for 6 minutes! Amazingly, the same bird was detected just 90 minutes later at Weybourne, Norfolk! More info here www.facebook.com/share/p/1Arw...

Thank you for the fab feedback of the free shuttle service from Ely to WWT Welney

Delighted to announce we are launching a FREE bus from Ely to WWT Welney Wetland Centre on Tuesdays and Saturdays until 29 November, courtesy of funding from @greateranglia.bsky.social Book here www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-cent... #lowcarbonbirding #norfolkbirding

On #InternationalDogDay we spent the morning on Roydon Common I which there was a late cuckoo flying around

Great days birding at Welney. Highlight includes 7 cranes, 50+ ruff, colour ringed wood sandpaper (from Norway) and nice selection of birds common birds. Willow emerald damselfly and tansy beetle were both new for me.

Crane flocks are starting to return to WWT Welney for the autumn. #Norfolkbirding

As a volunteer in my 18th year at WWT Welney I think it’s safe for me to say, it’s just not about Swans, it’s a different world in Summer and definitely worth visiting as you can walk over the Washes on the Summer walk and explore what would normally be under water in Winter.

We are taking steps to help our wetlands become more resilient and adaptable to climate change. This will enable them to continue to support a wide range of species throughout changing weather systems. Find out more youtu.be/m6KGt7uOMqY?... @btobirds.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

Corn buntings are a scarce Norfolk resident. It’s a delight to have a good population across WWT Welney with several pairs showing very well.

Fancy learning more about Dragonflies? WWT Welney is running a couple of beginner workshops lead by David Chandler Check out the link for more info www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-cent...

Did you know WWT Welney is just one of a handful of sites to host Tansey Beetle?

1/ Exciting news! Previously released headstarted Curlew have turned up at breeding sites, mainly in East Anglia, this year with 10 birds confirmed breeding and another dozen showing breeding-type behaviour. #Ornithology 🌍 🌐 Read the blog ➡️ www.curlewrecoveryproject.co.uk/breeding-rec...

Whooper swan cygnets from the weekend at WWT Welney Several pairs of Whooper swans remain at Welney throughout the summer as they are unable to migrate, however they do breed. What’s very cool, is their offspring have been recording migrating north in the spring #ukbirding

Yesterday on the Summer walk at WWT Welney, if you are visiting it’s always worth walking here and along the Tansy trail, you might see a Tansy beetle, if not at least you get to walk somewhere that is usually under water during the Winter.

Vacancy | Assistant Warden, WWT Welney We are looking for a proactive individual with a passion for British wildlife to join the flock. The role is very varied including surveying, habitat management, livestock checks, guided walks Closing date: 30 May 2025 More info 👉 bit.ly/3F7DAdV

A chilly dawn chorus walk at #WWTWelney this am Displaying marsh harriers, mating black tailed godwits, singing reed warblers and whitethroats plus ruff, common sandpipers, dunlin. Corncrake heard briefly at 4.30am. #norfolkbirding

Lovely day at WWT Welney. First three lapwing broods plus whinchat and wood sandpiper We are keeping Welney open for later every Saturday until 7pm. Please come and enjoy & spread the word #norfolkbirding

Do UK hatched Whooper Swans go to Iceland? These two hatched at WWT Welney last year & today were in Northumberland with other migrating Whoopers. Hopefully, we'll get sightings of them in Iceland 🤞

Today's Brucey bonus from WWT Welney are these 2 Little Terns from Nelson Lyle hide. #norfolkbirding

We know that foot-drains are great for wader chicks (e.g. Lapwing): wadertales.wordpress.com/2018/08/20/t... Recent paper shows that they provide better feeding opportunities for adults too (in this case Black-tailed Godwits). link.springer.com/article/10.1... #ConservationScience🌍

Does headstarting a small population have a genetic downside? New WaderTales blog about recent paper in IBIS: wadertales.wordpress.com/2025/04/29/i... @bou.org.uk #ConservationScience🌍

So much to WWT Welney than wintering swans

It was a day of first sightings of the year for me today at Welney, First Small copper butterfly First Common Sandpiper First Common tern And First Hairy dragonfly (female)

Not a bad office window. Today it featured Cranes calling, black tailed godwits displaying plus tree sparrows and spoonbills

Early morning at WWT Welney completing the first breeding bird survey of the spring. Displaying black-tailed godwits, singing corn buntings and roosting spoonbills. Bliss

A breeding pair of limosa Black-tailed godwits from WWT Welney today Such beautiful birds 🥰

The gorgeous Roseate Tern @wwtworldwide.bsky.social Welney this morning #NorfolkBirding

I mentioned to the team to look out for terms passing through WWT Welney…Roseate Tern was not what I was expecting to drop in but 💥

Today at WWT Welney also saw my first Cuckoo of the year, possibly the earliest I have ever seen or heard one.

Spoonbills at WWT Welney today

The limosa Black-tailed godwits are arriving back to to WWT Welney and the Fens

An evening at Watatunga for the West Norfolk Tourism Business Summit, experiencing a twilight safari and learning more about AI in marketing

This week we have been welcoming back a few more limosa Black-tailed godwits. Water levels are looking encouraging on the washes so 🤞 for the season ahead

Right now, the UK Government is considering cuts to the nature-friendly farming budget – the biggest pot of funding for nature. Here’s why that would be a disaster for farmers, food security, and wildlife. A thread. 🧵👇

5 months ago I shared the Lake Sofia appeal for donations (after the lake collapse). Thanks to the hard work of our team in Madagascar, contractors, local communities and all who donated, a dam is almost complete! An essential lifeline for the wildlife&communities: www.wwt.org.uk/news-and-sto...

I’m recruiting for a reserve warden to join the team at WWT Welney Wetland Centre. If you have practical experience of working on wet grassland habitats with adaptability and initiative I’d love to hear from you vacancies.wwt.org.uk/vacancies/41...

We're recruiting for a Little Tern Head Warden 📍 Kilnsea, East Yorkshire 🗓 1st May - 31st August 2025 💷 National Living Wage 🛌 Cheap accommodation 📅 Apply by: 24th Feb 2025 Read on for more info: https://buff.ly/3DYHLHT

To celebrate World Wetlands Day we welcomed BBC Counteyfile to WWT Welney Wetland Centre. Watch the episode on Sunday 2 February, 18.05 on BBC1. The Ouse Washes has its challenges but I hope the stories we showcase provide some optimism. 📷 @kanebrides.bsky.social

Passionate about coastal birds & conservation? New role this season. Closing date is Feb 23rd. app.vacancy-filler.co.uk/salescrm/Car...

To celebrate World Wetlands Day this February, WWT are giving you an opportunity to visit your local WWT site for FREE between Friday 31st Jan and Friday 7th Feb! Get your ticket here: www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wet...

Perfect way to end the week Common cranes coming into roost at WWT Welney this evening #bestjob #norfolkbirding

Feeding time at WWT Welney #bestjob

Dawn roost count at WWT Welney for wintering swans. Recent cold snap has pushed more Bewick’s Swans across the North Sea with 202 counted - no juvs counted today though

Absolutely stunning start to the day. Frosty beach walk with a backdrop of pink-footed geese, oystercatchers, turnstones, knot and plenty more

New paper out in @rsocpublishing.bsky.social! Research from our group shows that males of the polygynous ruff visit many potential breeding sites within a breeding season, travelling up to 9000 km and visiting up to 23 different sites! royalsocietypublishing.org/doi/10.1098/... 1/7

Lead has been poisoning our wildlife and communities for decades – but now we have a chance to turn things around. With a crucial review into lead ammunition finally at an end, will you join me in calling on @SteveReedMP to help make lead history? act.wwt.org.uk/page/160992/...

Norfolk Coast was looking 👌 A walk from Hunstanton to Thornham is good for the soul

Parents: What is this? It has webbed feet. Sister: Looks like a penguin Me: Little Auk Freshly dead, in the middle of Lincolnshire this morning