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One swan's incredible journey

One swan's incredible journey

An incredible 3,600 kilometres in just seven weeks… From the wilderness of the arctic tundra to WWT Welney.  That’s some pretty impressive flying by Daisy Clarke, so how did she do it? Thanks to the amazing GPS tag fitted around her neck, we are now

3 November 2017

Reserve Update- 3rd November

Reserve Update- 3rd November

A ring tail Hen Harrier was seen this morning flying around the flood ground. Several Buzzards were also seen from Avenue Tower. This cold weather seems to be great for raptors. Fieldfare were heard along the avenue this morning, and a few Goldcrest were

3 November 2017

Today's sightings

Today's sightings

Whooper swan Mute swan Greylag Canada Goose Moorhen Mallard Shoveler Wigeon Teal Pochard Black-tailed godwit Ruff Snipe Curlew Golden plover (150 approx.) Lapwing Black-headed gull Kingfisher Cetti's warbler Tree sparrow House sparrow Goldfinch Great tit

3 November 2017

Wildlife Sightings - 03/11/17

Wildlife Sightings - 03/11/17

a.m. Tide level: low Wader Lake Black tailed godwit 8 Eurasian teal 22 Redshank 4 Shelduck 3 Saline Lagoon Black headed gull 16 Eurasian teal 6 Shelduck 1 Hawthorn Wood Willow tit 1 Goldfinch 1 Blue tit 1 Chaffinch 4 Great spotted woodpecker 1 Other birds

3 November 2017

Recent Sightings (1st - 3rd November)

Recent Sightings (1st - 3rd November)

Great White Egret. Russ Myners British Steel Hide A Great White Egret was spotted on Wednesday, along with c.300 Black-tailed Godwit, c.70 Knot, 6 Dunlin and 41 Cormorants. Also counted were ducks including 20 Wigeon,

3 November 2017

Wildlife sightings for 3rd November 2017

Wildlife sightings for 3rd November 2017

1 Goldeneye - (female) reservoir lagoon 1 Bittern - main lake North shore 5 Snipe - grazing marsh 6 Meadow Pipit - grazing marsh 7 Redwing - sheltered lagoon 2 Stonechat - grazing marsh 1 Firecrest - sheltered lagoon October bird highlights: Common Sandp

3 November 2017

Wildlife sightings for 2nd November 2017

Wildlife sightings for 2nd November 2017

2 Water Rail - sheltered lagoon, South route 5 Redwing - flew over heading South 11 Siskin - South route 3 Redpoll - sheltered lagoon 1 Coal Tit - South route feeders 1 Peregrine - grazing marsh October bird highlights: Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed God

3 November 2017

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Welcomes Chef Anna Brown to The Kingfisher Kitchen

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre Welcomes Chef Anna Brown to The Kingfisher Kitchen

The recently refurbished Kingfisher Kitchen at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre is excited to welcome Chef Anna Brown to lead the team as Catering Manager. Anna has a wealth of catering experience, including time as a resident chef on S4C’s Prynhawn Da and W

3 November 2017

A busy week

A busy week

Its been a busy week on the reserve with work in many areas now complete for winter.  All we need now are some easterly winds to bring the birds across from Europe! . Rushy Hide Duck numbers continue to build with now at least 74 Pochard, 70 Shelduck and

3 November 2017

Sightings Thursday 2nd November

Sightings Thursday 2nd November

Overcast but dry start to the day, all hides and Summer walk remain open. Sightings so far today: Mute swan Whooper swan Pochard Shoveler Teal Wigeon Little egret Black-tailed godwit Golden plover Lapwing Long-tailed tit Tree sparrow Marsh harrier

2 November 2017

Wildlife sightings - 01/11/2017

Wildlife sightings - 01/11/2017

Wader Lake (AM, low tide): Lapwing 100 Redshank 12 Teal 30   Saline lagoon: Curlew 6 Teal 8   Hawthorn Wood feeding station: Great-spotted woodpecker 1 Nuthatch 1 Bullfinch 10 Greenfinch 4 Goldfinch 4 Willow tit 2 Coal tit 7   Plus: 15 sisk

1 November 2017

Vibrant, abstract artworks by Alison Ingram now on display

Vibrant, abstract artworks by Alison Ingram now on display

Artist Alison Ingram Vibrant, abstract paintings and limited edition prints by wildlife artist Alison Ingram are on now display in the Visitor Centre of WWT Arundel Wetland Centre until Jan 2, 2018. The exhibition ope

1 November 2017

North West Bird Fair

North West Bird Fair

TV presenter Nick Baker, wildlife cameraman Doug Allan, Matt Sewell and Flight of the Swans' Sacha Dench are just some of the guest speakers visiting WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the annual extravaganza:  North West Bird Watching Festival on Saturd

1 November 2017

Reserve Update Wednesday 1st November

Reserve Update Wednesday 1st November

Male Hen Harrier was spotted quartering some of the fields next to Avenue Tower this morning.  The past couple of days have been a bit of a raptor fest with regular sightings of Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Merlin, Peregrine and Sparrowhawk.  The Hybrid

1 November 2017

Wildlife sightings for 1st November 2017

Wildlife sightings for 1st November 2017

1 Jack Snipe - wader scrape 10 Snipe - wader scrape 3 Fieldfare - sheltered lagoon 1 Pintail - grazing marsh 2 Siskin - South route 1 Redpoll - wildside 110 Starling - grazing marsh   October bird highlights: Common Sandpiper, Black-tailed Godwit,

1 November 2017