Welney Wetland Guided Walk

Join our warden before dawn to watch the stunning sight of flocks of swans, ducks waking up on the wetlands. Location: Taking a walk to the hides or out on Lady Fen depending on where is accessible and hosting the most birds. Main hide for an early morning bird feed at 8.30am, finishing back at the Wigeon café for breakfast at 9am. Each winter thousands of Bewick’s and whooper swans make their winter migration to the UK, to escape colder countries. Bewick’s are the smallest and rarest of the three swan species in the UK. Being much more timid than the larger whooper swans they tend to stay away from the swan feeds, so venturing out early gives you the best chance to see them.

The haunting landscape of the Fens fills with the sound of swans calling to one another, their large feet slapping the water as they take off and their wing beats as they pass over head. During the event we will use the best locations available to view the roosting flocks flying out, towards the end of the event the birds on the main lagoon are given their breakfast before returning to the visitor centre.

Weather permitting. Members can stay on site beyond the event time. Non-members need to purchase an admission ticket if staying on beyond 9.30am.

Fortnightly on Saturdays Breakfast options, meat, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, please specify which option for each person on booking, and let us know of any additional dietary requirements.