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Osprey, Cattle Egret, and a swarm of Sand Martin and Swallows
Happy Easter from WWT Llanelli!
20 April 2025

Holly Blue, Little Ringed Plover, Ruff, and a meowing Mediterranean Gull
Tiny plovers and vibrant butterflies quietly flutter through the spring chaos
13 April 2025

Ruff, Grey Plover, Common Sandpiper, and a stealthy Stoat
A week of wandering waders, fluttering butterflies, and a Stoat on the prowl
6 April 2025

Common Lizard, Ruddy Shelduck, Avocet, and a pair of reunited Great Crested Grebes
Sunshine, Slow Worms, and some seriously showy courtship!
30 March 2025

Little Ringed Plover, Peacock Butterfly, Great White Egret, and Lapwing displaying
The wetlands are alive with the sound of music!
23 March 2025

WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre partners with Aardman to launch Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt
This April WWT Llanelli is partnering with British animation studio, Aardman, and the Royal Entomological Society, to bring families an epic minibeast wetlands adventure unlike any they’ve seen before. The Lloyd of the Flies Wetland Bug Hunt (5 April
20 March 2025

Sand Martin, Pheasant, Pochard, and a slithering Grass Snake
The temperature has once again taken a plunge, but the sun shines on
16 March 2025

Barnacle Goose, Pochard, Tree Bumblebee, and an admirable Red Admiral
Beautiful weather has brought in basking visitors and animals alike!
10 March 2025

Drinker Moth Caterpillar, White-Fronted Goose, Little Gull, and a fluttering Common Brimstone
March has kicked off with a flourish of flora and fauna!
2 March 2025

Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, and a Spotted Redshank
It’s been a windy week here at WWT Llanelli, the birds are flying backwards! Wildlife Sightings at WWT Llanelli from 16th – 23rd February 2025 Highlights: Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Spotted Redshank The Kingfishers are looking for
23 February 2025

Snowdrop, Hen harrier, Pintail, and swooping Siskin
Early blooms are signalling spring’s approach
16 February 2025

Common Scoter, Fieldfare, Woodcock, and a quartering Hen Harrier
Could you find a needle in a hay stack? What about a Bar-Tailed Godwit in a Black-Tailed Godwit stack?
9 February 2025

Otter, Canada Goose, Snipe, and a greying Great Crested Grebe
February has brought a few fan-favourite species for us to spot.
2 February 2025

Singing Siskins, Brent Goose, Spotted Redshank, and Water Rail
Another week has flown by, but hopefully these birds will stay around a while
26 January 2025

Get Lost This World Wetlands Day
To celebrate World Wetlands Day on 2 February 2025, we're inviting nature lovers to claim a FREE admission ticket and explore their local wetlands.
22 January 2025