- 17 Nov
Out of the doodoo...
Toilets are unquestionably valuable for sanitation. And the doodoo that comes out of them can be pretty useful too. Using specially created wetlands, the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) hygienically treats waste in a simple natural way. And those special wetlands are also much needed habitats for some of our rare British wildlife. The concept is being taken around the globe where the benefits include clean water, food and protection from flooding. - 28 Oct
They might be late, but the Bewick's swans really are on their way to WWT Slimbridge
Staff and visitors at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) Slimbridge are eagerly awaiting the arrival of some 300 Bewick's swans for the winter, after reports from the Netherlands confirmed today they are on their way. - 22 Oct
British weather brings record year for wild birds at WWT Slimbridge
For many of us the British weather might not be a cause for celebration, but at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's Slimbridge Wetland Centre the wind, rain, storms and sunshine has created one of the centre's best years on record for wild birds. - 11 Oct
Action plan for conservation of lesser flamingo adopted
A secure future for the iconic lesser flamingo is one step closer after a conservation action plan co-written by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) was adopted at an AEWA* meeting in Madagascar last month. - 7 Oct
Brazilian Merganser trip a roaring success
The first ever Brazilian Mergansers have been caught and colour ringed during a highly successful WWT and Terra Brasilis trip to Serra da Canastra, Brazil. - 3 Oct
Give a gift that makes a difference this Christmas
This Christmas, give a gift with a difference and know that it will make a lasting difference. Choose WWT gift membership or bird adoption for your loved ones this festive season, safe in the knowledge you are helping to safeguard wetlands and their wildlife for future generations. - 22 Sep
Wildlife spectacles and spooky fun this half term at WWT centres
The children may have only just gone back to school, but half term is around the corner and there is a packed programme of events to keep the whole family entertained at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's (WWT) nine wetland centres across the UK. - 17 Sep
Greenland white-fronted goose endures week-long ice cap crossing with neither food nor water
'Speedy' the satellite-tracked Greenland white-fronted goose has shown incredible endurance by taking a week to cross the treacherous two mile high Greenland ice cap without food or water. - 28 Aug
Near-extinct species rediscovered. because we've had a wet August!
We might all be forgiven for being glad to see the back of the wet and miserable August weather. However, it seems the recent downpours have provided ideal conditions for the re-emergence of near-extinct Tadpole Shrimps on the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's Caerlaverock reserve in Scotland. - 19 Aug
Visit WWT centres with your camera and win incredible Nikon prizes
For the chance to win a superb Nikon D60 digital SLR camera or other fantastic Nikon equipment, take your camera to any of the nine WWT Wetland Centres around the country and capture the wonderful wildlife on film.
