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It's a joyous jubilee for wetland nature this June
The days are longer and warmer, more dazzling insects are on the wing, and precious new life and signs of summer can be seen almost everywhere you look. From the swathes of bobbing oxeye daisies buzzing with pollinators - to the fluffiest, wobbliest cy
28 May 2022
The Millennium Wetlands burst into life
The Millennium Wetlands are literally bursting into life this spring, as trees and hedges break into bright leaves and glorious bird song reaches a crescendo as all the local singers are joined by migratory warblers. We recently started our annual bree
17 April 2022
Projects start to pay off with Llanelli's first black-winged stilt
After months of digging, de-silting, rebuilding and clearing, our ambitious work on the Freshwater Lagoon has already begun to yield results - with our first ever black-winged stilt gracing us with its presence in April. Many of you will have noticed t
17 April 2022
Show mum some love on Mother's Day
There's no gift quite like spending quality time together in our wonderful wetlands.
25 March 2022
Easter Duck Trail
Can you 'quack the case' this Easter at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre?
23 March 2022
Llanelli Wetland Centre Turns 30
A very big day, even though we couldn't celebrate this anniversary in quite the way we'd planned
17 April 2021
Spring Update From The Team
Find out more about what's been happening and how we are getting ready to reopen as soon as it's safe to do so.
19 March 2021
Window Into The Wetlands: Reedbeds
Self-care is vital at any time but these days it's more important than ever. Take a mindful break and listen to the sounds of the rustling reedbeds.
22 February 2021
Handy Livestream Bird ID Guide
Spotted an unfamiliar face at the feeder? Let our quick and easy identification guide help you get started!
18 February 2021
Virtual Wildlife Spotting
We know how hard life has been for everyone lately and many are missing being able to get out to their local wetlands to connect with nature. To help we've set up live cameras to share two of our favourite views.
17 February 2021
Fall for nature's spectacle this autumn
Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn
7 October 2020
Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail
Lead ban on hold yet again as last minute objection derails plans.
15 July 2020
Llanelli Wetland Centre to re-open on 15 July
We are pleased to announce that Llanelli Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 15 July
8 May 2020
Soundlands Open Call 2019: A Warning on Climate Change and Loss of Wetlands
A bold new sound art installation specially commissioned for the wetland environment will be coming to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this June.
1 March 2019
Today's Sightings
Bewick’s swan Mute swan Whooper swan Canada goose Greylag goose White-fronted goose Gadwall Goldeneye Mallard Pintail Pochard Teal Tufted duck Shelduck Shoveler Wigeon Cattle egret Crane Great egret Little egret Cormorant Coot Moorhen Black-tailed godwi
16 January 2019