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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · 3d

The first Whooper swan families of 2025 arrived at WWT Welney this weekend.

Encouraging to see several broods of 4.

Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · 16d

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

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Spurn Bird Observatory @spurnbirdobs.bsky.social · 27d

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...

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Sep 6

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

Kelsey J.R.P. Byers @plantpollinator.bsky.social · Sep 6

Had a lovely time at Welney WWT today via the free shuttle bus from Ely station (on time and very comfy, SO NICE - and rare - to have a driver who knows how to use the wheelchair lift!!!!!).

Highlight was definitely the Whooper Swans - but we saw another 39 species and some nice insects too!

A large white swan paddles across a somewhat choppy stretch of open water. This large duck-like bird is pure white except for its bill, which is two toned in yellow and black, and it has a very long white neck.

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Sep 6

I am so pleased you had a great visit using the shuttle bus.

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Aug 31

Book your seat via this link

www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-cent...

Community Minibus - Ely to WWT Welney Wetland Centre

Travel to WWT Welney Wetland Centre free of charge from Ely via FACT community minibus between 2 September 2025 and 29 November 2025.

www.wwt.org.uk

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Aug 29

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

Community Minibus - Ely to WWT Welney Wetland Centre

Travel to WWT Welney Wetland Centre free of charge from Ely via FACT community minibus between 2 September 2025 and 29 November 2025.

www.wwt.org.uk

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Aug 26

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

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Rick Bolton @digiscopingbyrick.bsky.social · Aug 19

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.

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

#Norfolkbirding

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Aug 1

@elyclive.bsky.social here’s a complete ring read that you could share with your contact

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Aug 1

Excellent- we have been trying to get a complete ring reading of it

It is a Polish ring that read OV237

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Clive Baker @elyclive.bsky.social · Jul 22

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.

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RSPB England @rspbengland.bsky.social · Jul 18

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

Landscapes of the future - how we're helping wetlands withstand the climate crisis | RSPB

YouTube video by RSPB

youtu.be

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Jul 12

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.

Clive Baker @elyclive.bsky.social · Jul 9

Corn Bunting at WWT Welney yesterday #Birds

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Jun 19

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...

Events

We are the UK's leading wetland conservation charity. We restore, create and protect wetlands. Our vision is for a world where wetland wildlife thrives and enriches lives. Will you join us?

www.wwt.org.uk

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · Jun 17

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

Clive Baker @elyclive.bsky.social · Jun 17

It’s taken me a while but finally found a Tansy beetle at Welney, then not only one but three.

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BTO | British Trust for Ornithology @btobirds.bsky.social · May 30

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...

Image of a Curlew being held. The bird has a tag fitted and a yellow leg flag on its leg with the letters NH showing. Image credit: Curlew by Katharine Bowgen/BTO.

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · May 27

These are lovely 🥰

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · May 27

It could be, there are a couple of pairs around at the moment

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · May 27

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

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Clive Baker @elyclive.bsky.social · May 21

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.

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · May 18

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

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · May 4

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

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Lizzie Bruce @lizziebruce.bsky.social · May 2

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

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