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Jack snipe, sparrow hawk & cheeky shrews
While working on cutting and clearing what the cattle didn’t eat this summer on the Wet Grassland between Lapwing hide and the Sand Martin hide I watched a pair of stonechats perching up then swooping down to pick up insects from our fresh cutting. We a
14 November 2020
Mill Stream path closed for tree works
The path that runs along the Mill Stream just outside the perimetre fence of WWT Arundel Wetland Centre (between Mill Road and the Arun River) has been closed for at least 21 days for tree works. This is a popular path for local dog walkers as it join
9 November 2020
Arundel Wetland Centre is open for visitors in November
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre announces that the wetland nature reserve will remain open, following the UK Government’s announcement of a new four week lockdown in England. Arundel Wetland Centre will be open to allow visitors to enjoy wetland wildlife
5 November 2020
Little grebes, soprano pips & stonechats
Despite some colder temps his week we haven’t had a real cold snap required to drive big numbers of teal and shelduck onto the site. This mild weather has helped the insects stay active which has kept bats in our boxes – a quick check of two of the mo
4 November 2020
Kestrel and kingfishers
A female kestrel has taken up residence in our newest owl box on Wetlands Discovery. She can be spotted hovering above the islands hunting the abundant bank and field voles. She has also been spotted in car park perching on the wooden lighting pole near
17 October 2020
Fall for Nature's spectacle this Autumn
Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn. As the seasons change so does the wildlife you s
5 October 2020
Sand Martins start moving through
Monday morning I was greeted by the spectacle of approximately 400 house and sand martins swirling around a dark, moody sky, a truly fantastic sight. These fabulous aerobats are starting to gather before their epic migration to sub-Saharan Africa for the
4 September 2020
Enjoy a wild summer
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is welcoming visitors this summer to a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature and fun activities including the return of wetland boat safaris safari and hand feeding wildfowl from around the world.
9 August 2020
Emerald damselfly during dormouse survey
During this month’s dormouse survey, we spotted a brilliant emerald damselfly, which rather obligingly stayed still long enough for a quick photo shoot! We don’t get many of that species, so was really lovely to see. Sadly, no dormice were found
26 July 2020
Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail
Lead ban on hold yet again as last minute objection derails plans.
15 July 2020
Butterflies, reptiles and bird surveys
The numbers of greenfinch onite has been dropping in recent years but our recent Breeding Bird Survey has good greenfinch news. This April through June we have recorded greenfinches singing from the treetops around the reserve. Now we are seeing juvenile
13 July 2020
Fabulous wildflowers and Marsh Harrier update
Wildflowers Weeks of hot sun followed by a bit of rain here and there has produced a botanical bounty all around the reserve! Our wildlife hides are now open (except for the Sand Martin hide) and the views are spectacular. Oxe-eye daises are just going o
7 July 2020
Coronavirus - latest statement
We are pleased to announce that Arundel Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 10 June
3 June 2020
Windy Sunday
Warden Suzi reports strong gusty winds and hail was putting off most of the birds except the gulls! The lapwing were hunkered down, still on nests on wet grasslands. Ramsar/Sand martin hide: around 750+ black-headed gull, 42 common gull, 2 lesser blac
30 March 2020
Pochards pairing up
Warden Suzi Lanaway sent in these sightings from the past few days. Suzi is one of the dedicated team that are still working onsite for wildlife and managing the fragile wetland habitats. In the photo above Reserve Manager Paul Stevens photographed these
28 March 2020