Lizzie Bruce
@lizziebruce.bsky.social
Site Manager, WWT Welney Wetland Centre.
Guardian to Robin the border collie 🐾
Guardian to Robin the border collie 🐾
✨ Whooper swans this evening at WWT Welney ✨
October 20, 2025 at 7:21 PM
✨ Whooper swans this evening at WWT Welney ✨
🔉 Afternoon arrival of Whooper Swans at WWT Welney
They were also in the company of 150 pink footed geese - a rare sight in this part of Norfolk
They were also in the company of 150 pink footed geese - a rare sight in this part of Norfolk
October 11, 2025 at 6:57 AM
🔉 Afternoon arrival of Whooper Swans at WWT Welney
They were also in the company of 150 pink footed geese - a rare sight in this part of Norfolk
They were also in the company of 150 pink footed geese - a rare sight in this part of Norfolk
The first Whooper swan families of 2025 arrived at WWT Welney this weekend.
Encouraging to see several broods of 4.
Encouraging to see several broods of 4.
October 6, 2025 at 5:05 AM
The first Whooper swan families of 2025 arrived at WWT Welney this weekend.
Encouraging to see several broods of 4.
Encouraging to see several broods of 4.
The autumn equinox signified the move from summer to autumn but with it came the first flocks of wintering Whooper swans to WWT Welney.
September 23, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The autumn equinox signified the move from summer to autumn but with it came the first flocks of wintering Whooper swans to WWT Welney.
On #InternationalDogDay we spent the morning on Roydon Common I which there was a late cuckoo flying around
August 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
On #InternationalDogDay we spent the morning on Roydon Common I which there was a late cuckoo flying around
August 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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
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
May 27, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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
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
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
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
May 18, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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
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
Displaying marsh harriers, mating black tailed godwits, singing reed warblers and whitethroats plus ruff, common sandpipers, dunlin.
Corncrake heard briefly at 4.30am.
#norfolkbirding
May 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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
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
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
May 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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
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
Today's Brucey bonus from WWT Welney are these 2 Little Terns from Nelson Lyle hide.
#norfolkbirding
#norfolkbirding
April 30, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today's Brucey bonus from WWT Welney are these 2 Little Terns from Nelson Lyle hide.
#norfolkbirding
#norfolkbirding
Not a bad office window.
Today it featured Cranes calling, black tailed godwits displaying plus tree sparrows and spoonbills
Today it featured Cranes calling, black tailed godwits displaying plus tree sparrows and spoonbills
April 27, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Not a bad office window.
Today it featured Cranes calling, black tailed godwits displaying plus tree sparrows and spoonbills
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
Displaying black-tailed godwits, singing corn buntings and roosting spoonbills.
Bliss
April 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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
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 🥰
Such beautiful birds 🥰
April 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
A breeding pair of limosa Black-tailed godwits from WWT Welney today
Such beautiful birds 🥰
Such beautiful birds 🥰
The limosa Black-tailed godwits are arriving back to to WWT Welney and the Fens
March 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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
March 27, 2025 at 6:15 AM
An evening at Watatunga for the West Norfolk Tourism Business Summit, experiencing a twilight safari and learning more about AI in marketing
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
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
February 1, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
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
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...
Get your ticket here:
www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wet...
January 30, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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...
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
Common cranes coming into roost at WWT Welney this evening
#bestjob #norfolkbirding
January 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Perfect way to end the week
Common cranes coming into roost at WWT Welney this evening
#bestjob #norfolkbirding
Common cranes coming into roost at WWT Welney this evening
#bestjob #norfolkbirding
January 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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
Recent cold snap has pushed more Bewick’s Swans across the North Sea with 202 counted - no juvs counted today though
January 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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
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
Frosty beach walk with a backdrop of pink-footed geese, oystercatchers, turnstones, knot and plenty more
January 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Absolutely stunning start to the day.
Frosty beach walk with a backdrop of pink-footed geese, oystercatchers, turnstones, knot and plenty more
Frosty beach walk with a backdrop of pink-footed geese, oystercatchers, turnstones, knot and plenty more
Norfolk Coast was looking 👌
A walk from Hunstanton to Thornham is good for the soul
A walk from Hunstanton to Thornham is good for the soul
January 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Norfolk Coast was looking 👌
A walk from Hunstanton to Thornham is good for the soul
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
Sister: Looks like a penguin
Me: Little Auk
Freshly dead, in the middle of Lincolnshire this morning
December 31, 2024 at 6:01 PM
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
Sister: Looks like a penguin
Me: Little Auk
Freshly dead, in the middle of Lincolnshire this morning
Stunning end to the day at WWT Welney.
Water levels have dropped a lot with paths to Friends Hide now open.
Highlights today included Bewick’s swans, Whooper swans, cranes, cattle egrets, short eared owls and thousands of waders.
#NorfolkBirding
Water levels have dropped a lot with paths to Friends Hide now open.
Highlights today included Bewick’s swans, Whooper swans, cranes, cattle egrets, short eared owls and thousands of waders.
#NorfolkBirding
December 24, 2024 at 7:41 PM
Stunning end to the day at WWT Welney.
Water levels have dropped a lot with paths to Friends Hide now open.
Highlights today included Bewick’s swans, Whooper swans, cranes, cattle egrets, short eared owls and thousands of waders.
#NorfolkBirding
Water levels have dropped a lot with paths to Friends Hide now open.
Highlights today included Bewick’s swans, Whooper swans, cranes, cattle egrets, short eared owls and thousands of waders.
#NorfolkBirding