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Eight Bewick's now at Slimbridge and three finally arrive at Welney
This afternoon's Bewick's swan count has risen to eight. Six Bewick's flew into WWT Slimbridge just before 8am this morning to keep Anga, the lone Bewick's who arrived on Saturday, company, and by this afternoon, there were eight. Heavy rain in the area o
3 November 2008
Bewick's finally fly in to WWT Slimbridge
The wait is over. The first Bewick's swan arrived at WWT Slimbridge this morning, finally putting an end to speculation this week over whether they would arrive at all. The swan flew in at 0630 and was quickly identified by its unique bill pattern at Anga
1 November 2008
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. Contrary to recent press reports,
28 October 2008
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 WWT Slimbridge the wind, rain, storms and sunshine has created one of the centre's best years on record for wild birds. The number of wild birds spotted at Slimbridge this yea
22 October 2008
WWT helps provide wetland solutions to Vientiane, Laos
September sees WWT’s Sally Mackenzie and Matt Simpson head off to Vientiane in Laos to pioneer an innovative way to address the city’s increasing pollution and flooding problems. Specially constructed wetlands, similar to those at WWT Wetland Centres,
28 September 2008
WWT welcomes new report on climate change threat to migratory birds
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has welcomed a new report by the British Trust for Ornithology and Wetlands International outlining the threats faced by migratory birds by the effects of climate change. The report was published at the fourth meeting o
18 September 2008
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. Speedy was fitted with a GPS transmitter by WWT scientists back in
17 September 2008
WWT to continue wetland project with Nepal's flood hit communities
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's (WWT) community wetland project in Koshi Tappu, Nepal, is continuing, despite the recent flooding in the area. The flooded embankment, which became damaged earlier this month, has affected approximately 50,000 people who ha
4 September 2008
WWT's concern at critically endangered Laysan teal deaths in Hawaii
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is saddened to hear news of the recent deaths of some 136 Laysan Teal from avian botulism at Midway Atoll in Hawaii. Laysan Teal are a critically endangered IUCN Red List species with total population of less than 1
3 September 2008
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
28 August 2008
Surveys confirm red-breasted Goose decline as WWT conservation efforts step up
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is stepping up its conservation efforts to save the Red-breasted Goose after recent surveys confirmed the population numbers just over 30,000 birds - a decline of over half in just 10 years. The species is classifie
13 August 2008
British conservationists follow up on first in Brazil
Next month, scientists from leading UK conservation charity, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT), will return to Brazil to capture and fit radio tags to nine of only 250 remaining Brazilian Mergansers in the world, on the São Francisco River. This amb
12 August 2008
WWT emphasises environment as Severn tidal power proposals announced
WWT today welcomed the publication of the proposals for the Severn Tidal Power Feasibility Study. However, chief executive Martin Spray also emphasised the importance of a comprehensive environmental assessment of each proposal: "We absolutely support the
24 July 2008
Flamingo chicks born at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales
The first six fluffy Caribbean Flamingo Chicks of 2008 have been born at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales. The first chick was born on Thursday 17 July and they are now all being looked after by their proud pink parents. Seventeen eggs have been laid th
23 July 2008
Scoter numbers fall for second year
Common Scoter numbers wintering at Carmarthen Bay have dipped below 16,000 for the second consecutive year, according to figures released by WWT. It was the 20,000 plus overwintering scoters that earned Carmarthen Bay the distinction of being the UK's fir
16 July 2008