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Wildlife in Acrylics
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre: Wildlife in Acrylics by David Finney. This exhibition by artist David Finney will be on display at the centre from 31 October to 4 December, as well as an exhibit at the North West
10 November 2017
More Whitefronts
Zeiss Hide Wader and duck numbers are still increasing as the weather cools off. Keep an eye out for flocks of Wigeon grazing on the pasture outside the hide. Dunlin - 280 with the opportunity to pick out the semi-palmated sandpiper amongst the flocks. Ru
10 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 10th November 2017
1 Bittern - middle channel of the main reedbed 2 Pintail - main lake 4 Red-Crested Pochard - reservoir lagoon 1 Goldeneye - reservoir lagoon 7 Snipe - grazing marsh 7 Redwing - flew over heading SW 2 Stonechat - grazing marsh 1 Water Pipit - grazing ma
10 November 2017
Reserve Update Friday 10th December
The Black-tailed Godwit are showing nicely on the Folly Pond currently with 61 individuals present. They tend to fly out to the Newfield to feed later on returning to Folly Pond at dusk. Some more new arrivals for the Whooper Swans this morning so ple
10 November 2017
Swan late! The first Bewick's swan has finally landed at WWT Slimbridge
After a long wait, the Bewick’s swan has finally arrived in Gloucestershire after an epic journey from the Arctic. The bird - so iconic to Slimbridge - has kept staff and volunteers on the edge of their seats; the late autumn weather delaying their migr
10 November 2017
Today's Highlights
Golden Plover x2,000 Black-tailed godwit-1,000+ Lapwing Dunlin-3 Redshank-4 Snipe-6 Ruff-8 Curlew-12 Little egret Grey heron Tree sparrow Goldfinch Fieldfare-200 Green woodpecker Barn owl Buzzard Marsh harrier Peregrine Kestrel-3 Wigeon Pochard Teal Shove
9 November 2017
Head for the Zeiss Hide
Another cracking morning weather wise, and plenty of birds around for a great day out too. Our single Bewick's Swan was still on the Rushy this morning, but could do with a few companions to help it deal with the upset Mute Swan pair who don't like to s
9 November 2017
Marsh harriers, pied wagtails & start of a starling roost
Kingfishers showing well at Ramsar hide. Photo by visitor Susan Lamb. Wildlife Sightings blog by Paul Stevens, the WWT Arundel Wetland Centre Reserve Manager. We have had at least three more frosts over the past week
9 November 2017
Reserve Update Thursday 9th November
Lovely start to the morning today and what a change from yesterday. Whooper swan numbers for the Swan feeds are now regularly up to 90 birds with the cold snap at the beginning of the week encouraging them in. A few more named birds are in so please s
9 November 2017
Wildlife sightings for 9th November 2017
1 Goldeneye - reservoir lagoon 1 Bullfinch - entrance area 26 Fieldfare - flew over S, SW 25 Redwing - flew over S, SW 6 Redpoll - entrance area, wildside 2 Blackcap - entrance area 1 Water Pipit - grazing marsh 8 Snipe - grazing marsh 2 Red-Crested Po
9 November 2017
Giant LEGO® Brick Animals are back!
Kate the giant LEGO® brick kingfisher is one of nine models on display. The world’s favourite toy is back at Arundel Wetland Centre in time for the holiday season! The Giant LEGO® Brick Animal trail returns Nov 18
9 November 2017
First Bewick's Swan
Its been a gorgeous sunny day, a marked contrast to yesterday's rain. But unfortunately it is the rain we need, ideally in small doses on and off to top up the winter flood levels across the reserve to provide the ideal winter refuge for thousands of du
8 November 2017
Today's Highlights
Whooper swan Tree sparrow Wigeon Pochard Teal Pintail Shoveler Gadwall Redshank Black-tailed godwit Redwing Fieldfare Stonechat Buzzard Marsh harrier Little egret Grey heron Dunlin Lapwing
8 November 2017
Swan lake! The first Bewick’s swan has finally landed at WWT Slimbridge
WWT Slimbridge is guaranteed to turn white every winter – not with snow, but with the ivory coloured feathers of the famed Bewick’s swan. The bird so iconic to Slimbridge has kept staff and volunteers on the edge of their seats; the late autumn weathe
8 November 2017
New Scaup
An adult male Scaup on the Mere this morning was a new bird, and still present this afternoon, also still at least 1 Goldeneye present. The adult male Scaup on the Mere (Tony Disley) At least 2 possibly 3 Water Rail o
8 November 2017