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The Environment Plan: a green signpost at Brexit crossroads.

The Environment Plan: a green signpost at Brexit crossroads.

Following the publication of WWT's report Nature's Way and a successful campaign in which every MP was contacted by our supporters, the Government today is launching its 25 year plan for the environment at London Wetland Centre. Here Richard Benwell, WWT'

11 January 2018

Prime Minister announces historic plan for environment at London Wetland Centre

Prime Minister announces historic plan for environment at London Wetland Centre

Prime Minister Theresa May and Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced the Government’s 25 year plan for the environment at WWT’s London Wetland Centre today. The announcement arrives three months after WWT published Nature’s Way, its own repor

11 January 2018

Wildlife sightings for 11th January 2018

Wildlife sightings for 11th January 2018

1 Brent Goose - main lake 1 Bittern - main lake N shore 1 Goldeneye - main lake 6 Pintail - main lake, wader scrape 2 Shelduck - wader scrape 26 Siskin - wildside, south route/sheltered lagoon 2 Stonechat - wader scrape bank 2 Redpoll - wildside   L

11 January 2018

Sightings roundup

Sightings roundup

Its been a busy few days on the reserve so apologies for the lack of news.  Tuesday saw our annual Bewick's Swan catch on the Rushy with 10 birds caught, ringed and health checked along with 30 geese and 140 duck including Pochard, Pintail and Tufted Duc

10 January 2018

Latest Sightings

Latest Sightings

A subtly misty start to the day followed by some spring like sunshine, with light winds, before the clouds took over in the afternoon. Moody skies in the afternoon on the Mere Over 1000 Whooper Swan and 3000 Pink

10 January 2018

Todays Sightings

Todays Sightings

Whooper swan Mute swan Bewicks swan Mallard Wigeon Pochard Moorhen Tree sparrow House sparrow Greylag Reed bunting Robin Marsh harrier Linnet White fronted goose Brent goose

10 January 2018

Wildlife sightings 10/01/18

Wildlife sightings 10/01/18

a.m. high tide Wader Lake Tufted duck 14 Greater black backed gull (2nd year juvenile) Black headed gull 52 Lapwing 62 Canada goose 2 Eurasian teal 16 Redshank 2 Shelduck 23 Mallard 20 Carrion crow 2 Saline lagoon Eurasian teal 2 Curlew (on meadow) 47 Haw

10 January 2018

Reserve Update Wednesday 10th January

Reserve Update Wednesday 10th January

Another murky morning which is making counts difficult and currently only Whooper Pond could be counted with any accuracy.  It did however mean that a large number of Whooper Swans were still present on their night time roost of the Folly Pond.  We esti

10 January 2018

Wildlife sightings for 10th January 2018

Wildlife sightings for 10th January 2018

1 Iceland Gull - main lake from WWF hide at 10:30 before flying off E 50 Redpoll - world wetlands (near the Lodge) 4 Siskin - sheltered lagoon 1 Water Pipit - main lake 2 Jack Snipe - wader scrape, Headley hide 3 Snipe - wader scrape, main lake 1 Bittern

10 January 2018

Recent Sightings (6th-9th Jan)

Recent Sightings (6th-9th Jan)

British Steel Hide Wader counts from the steel hide have included 282 Black-tailed Godwits, 402 Dunlin, 4 Greenshank, a Spotted Redshank, 5 Redshank, 95 Lapwing, 6 Knot and 2 Curlew. A very large flock of Knot was viewable from the hide on the 9th, the f

9 January 2018

Today's Sightings

Today's Sightings

Mute swans Whooper swans Bewick's swans Greylag Brent goose Shelduck Mallard Gadwall Wigeon Pochard Tufted duck Coot Moorhen Redshank Snipe Lapwing Herring gull Black-headed gull Starling Reed bunting Tree sparrow House sparrow Goldfinch Great tit Blue ti

9 January 2018

Reserve Update 9th January

Reserve Update 9th January

A very cold, but sunny start to the day. It's rather icy in some places, so if you are visiting today be careful on your feet. Plenty of waders are present on Lochar Field, with 255 Lapwing and 500+ Golden Plover. 6 Little Egrets were on the flood ground,

9 January 2018

Wildlife sightings for 9th January 2018

Wildlife sightings for 9th January 2018

1 Bittern - main lake 8 Pintail - main lake, wader scrape 2 Shelduck - main lake 3 Redwing - main lake 15 Siskin - South route December bird highlights: Jack Snipe, Goldeneye, Brent Goose, Little Egret, Great White Egret, Red Kite, Peregrine, Buzzard, K

9 January 2018

Wildlife sightings - 09/01/18

Wildlife sightings - 09/01/18

a.m. Tide Level: am Wader Lake Curlew 500+ (flushed) Shelduck 3 Black-headed gull 40 Lapwing 4 Saline Lagoon Curlew 59 Herring gull 1 Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker 1 Tree creeper 1 Robin 3 Great tit 4 Blue tit 8 Dunnock 1 Chaffinch 7 Bullfinch 8

9 January 2018

Today's Highlights

Today's Highlights

Whooper swans Bewick's swans Mute swans Pink-footed geese -40 Greylag Shelduck Pochard Scaup Moorhen Buzzard Marsh harrier Meadow pipit Reed bunting Tree sparrow House sparrow Goldfinch Pied wagtail

8 January 2018