News
To hell and back
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust is off to Hell, near Trondheim in Norway, to head up a workshop on the lesser white-fronted goose on behalf of the Norwegian government on 4-6 May. The aim of the project is to assess the feasibility of re-introducing les
1 May 2009
TV star encourages families to visit Slimbridge
Wildlife film-makers Philippa Forrester and Charlie Hamilton-James encouraged families to get out in the fresh air this Easter and enjoy wildlife from the new Kingfisher Hide at The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s (WWT) Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The popula
30 March 2009
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust announces support from PricewaterhouseCoopers
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is delighted that one of the UK’s leading professional services organisations PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) is showing support for its conservation and education work by becoming a corporate patron scheme member. P
30 March 2009
Would you swim in your local river?
More than half (52 per cent) the people questioned would not swim in their local river because they think it is too polluted. That was the shocking finding from a survey carried out for the Blueprint for Water [1], a coalition of leading conservation grou
21 March 2009
Extinct bird to return to the west country
A spectacular bird that has not bred in the West Country for over four centuries is a step closer to returning thanks to a generous £700k grant from Viridor Credits. The money has secured the next phase of The Great Crane Project - a partnership between
26 February 2009
Still in love after all these years
A pair of Andean geese at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire show their love for each other this week, proving that romance never dies - even if you've been together for years and had a brood of children. This nine year old
12 February 2009
Yali announces support for wetland conservation
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is delighted that leading Chilean wine producer Viña Ventisquero is showing support for its worldwide conservation work by making a donation for every case of its Yali wine sold in the UK. Viña Ventisquero’s winery
4 February 2009
Water: the environmental issue of 2009?
Water is rapidly moving up the agenda as the major environmental issue and 2009 brings unprecedented opportunities for government to make positive changes for society. Several important policy developments will happen this year: new legislation will addre
30 January 2009
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust remain cautious about Severn feasibility study
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has mixed feelings about the government's announcement on the next stage of the Severn tidal power feasibility study. A shortlist of five projects has been chosen including the most potentially damaging option, the Card
26 January 2009
Spectacular starlings at Slimbridge
Starlings at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's (WWT) Slimbridge Wetland Centre have been wowing the crowds this week with their fantastic aerial performances each day at dusk. During the wintertime, both resident and migrant birds form large roosts at the w
23 January 2009
Play, learn and win this World Wetlands Day
Visit WWT National Wetland Centre Wales between 31 Jan and 2 February to celebrate World Wetlands Day and join in our annual celebration of wetlands. Enjoy the beauty of over 500 acres of wetland reserve teeming with wondrous winter wildlife, and take par
22 January 2009
Swan lake on ice!
They travel 3,000 km from their arctic Russian breeding grounds to spend the winter in the relative warmth of the UK, but the 35 Bewick's swans who have flown into WWT Slimbridge since the New Year have received a rather chillier welcome than usual! With
7 January 2009
Bird's eye view at Belfast International Airport
UK based EyeFly media, who handle all advertisements at Belfast International Airport, have announced their support for WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre. This partnership highlights the growing importance of conservation and the environment within the busi
18 December 2008
Wigeon flock to Lady Fen
The first wigeon have been recorded on 38 hectares of specially created wetland habitat next to the WWT Welney Wetland Centre, thanks to the combined efforts of Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), WWT Consulting and the Environment Agency (EA), who funded th
15 December 2008
Philippines Department of Tourism announces support for wildlife conservation
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is delighted that the Philippines Department of Tourism is showing support for its worldwide conservation work by becoming a corporate patron scheme member. This follows the successful launch of the Birdwatching in the
11 December 2008