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Lapwing chicks & a cuckoo calls
Kingfisher continue to be active around nest hole #5 in the artificial bank on the Arun Riverlife lagoon. Look out for the sand martins coming in and out of nest holes at the banks of the Sand martin hide. A cackling goose and a cackling barnacle cross se
9 May 2023
Dads go free this Fathers day
Treat your dad to a day out at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre and escape the everyday!On Sun 18 June dads get free admission to the centre when accompanied by a full paying child or adult. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust recognises all families are unique, so t
8 May 2023
Bird song bonanza, great crested grebe & sand piper
Lots of bird song in the air from the likes of this sedge warbler and a black cap both captured by Rob Collins on a recent visit. We’ve had a nightingale on the back of the car park wild area that borders the wet grassland of the Lapwing hide off and on
28 April 2023
Top 5 for Families this May
May is an beautiful time to discover the wonder of wetlands. Warmer weather and brighter days bring new life bursting forth in a green landscape. With wild flowers blooming, butterflies in the hedgerows and ducklings on the water it’s a memory-making
24 April 2023
Kingfishers nest in Arun Riverlife bank again
A kingfisher pair are back in hole 5 of the nesting bank on Arun Riverlife. They favour this hole and have nested here before - see Mike Jerome's photo above.We are not sure about the pair of kingfishers who nested in the Sand Martin Hide last year –
19 April 2023
What's Wild this Spring?
Despite cool weather continuing into April there has been enough sun and warm temperatures to launch new life on across the wetlands. Spring is definitely underway! Treat your senses to wildflowers blooming, insects buzzing and birdsong in the air as
17 April 2023
Photo contest winner's pics shot at WWT Arundel
Waterlife Magazine announced the overall winner of the 2022 photo competition is Chris Bishop with his image of Sand martins at Arundel Wetland Centre titled Aerial Ballet. Chris's photo (above) won him a pair of Swarovski CL Companion 8x30 binoculars for
15 April 2023
Goslings and ducklings hatched out for the Easter holidays
As if on cue for the Easter holidays greylag and Canada geese families are appearing with goslings in tow on the wet grasslands from the Ramsar and Sand martin hides, the Wetland Discovery area and on Waterside walk. Mallard ducklings are about as well on
11 April 2023
Get on nature’s trail with Duck Detective activities this Easter
Arundel Wetland Centre will be running a free Duck Detective trail for the Easter break, with events taking place from April 1-16. Families will be able to put their detective hats on as they follow a trail of clues around our wetlands to reveal nature
29 March 2023
Lapwings and oystercatcher pairs
Lapwing males have been nest scraping and at least two females appear to be on nests opposite the Ramsar hide. One pair of oystercatchers have been flitting between Pelican Cove and Arun Riverlife lagoon - this is likely the pair that has been nestinhg
28 March 2023
Arundel spring bird ID guide
New to bird spotting or just want a handy reference guide? Download this free guide to Arundel's most common spring birds. Get the Bird ID guide
20 March 2023
Top 5 for Families to Try this April
Spring is an exciting time to discover the wonder of wetlands. Warmer weather and brighter days bring new life bursting forth in a green landscape. With wildlife awaking and hatching out it’s a memory-making day out for everyone. Here are some sugges
20 March 2023
Our Keepers are on the hop in spring
There is always stunning wildlife to see at Arundel Wetland Centre but our site is also home to a collection of non-native ducks and geese that tell the story of wetlands around the world. Caring for these birds has our keepers busy year 'round but especi
18 March 2023
Toads on the move, Kingfishers & oystercatchers active
Toad migration to breeding ponds picked up again last week on the days when the overnight temps were warmer and the weather was showery. On Monday Senior Reserve Warden Emma Jacob was on ‘Toad Patrol’ doing 'catch and release' of toads that were broug
16 March 2023
NEW Reedbed Willow Sphere preview for WWT members
The new Reedbed Willow Sphere opens for WWT Members on a special preview day on Thurs 30 March. It will open for all visitors on Sat 1 April. Immerse yourself in reedbed wildlife inside in this beautiful woven sphere with views across the wetlands. Bea
9 March 2023