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Not autumn already?
I was shocked and stunned this morning to notice that as I fed the collection birds in the gosling field; Autumn had arrived. These classic autumn images; of birds tussling for the prime feeding position and that low piercing autumnal light, are one of my
13 October 2011
Experience the spooky side of wetlands this October half-term
Families beware! Something seriously spooky is going on at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this October half-term, with plenty of creepy activities to keep the children entertained. See nocturnal nature at its worst during one of our Nature Fright Nights
13 October 2011
The latest from Washington
A flock of 22 siskin has been noted on site these past few days, feeding on the alder catkins with a mixed flock of goldfinch and chaffinch. The peak wader passage is ending and wildfowl are starting to arrive. As of today, our wardens have placed an ext
13 October 2011
Wildlife sightings
Wader Lake AM, mid/low tide: Wigeon 5 Shoveler 2 Snipe 1 Lapwing 2 Teal 53 Wader Lake/river footpath: Siskin 22 Goldfinch 11 Bullfinch 4 Chaffinch 9 [...]
13 October 2011
Yuk!
Paul and Shayna, WWT London Wetland Centre learning staff, with a giant pellet Visiting my colleagues in the Education office is always a fascinating adventure. Crammed into the tiny space are the assortment of intere
12 October 2011
Continental blackbirds arrive
Despite the heavy rain showers this morning, a small flock of seven barnacle geese flew east over site. The autumnal weather of the last few days has also seen the arrival of redwing and mistle thrush, which are passing over. The often-overlooked continen
12 October 2011
Become a Regatta blogger and you could win £100 worth of outdoor clothing!
Come rain or shine, Regatta – the UK’s leading outdoor clothing and footwear brand - can help you prepare for your very own adventure in the great outdoors. Regatta, a corporate patron of Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, has linked up with us to encoura
12 October 2011
Wildlife sightings
Wader Lake am Tide mid-low Gadwall 11 Teal 18 Wigeon 3 Bla [...]
12 October 2011
Kiss me quack!
'Love at first kiss' by Louise Gibbon These canoodling love birds were caught on camera at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. The image of the white-faced whistling ducks (which are actually ‘alopreening’, o
11 October 2011
Out on the reserve today
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11 October 2011
Bats and spiders weekend at London Wetland Centre
Wasp Spider If you’ve never seen a curly haired tarantula or the closest you’ve been to a bat is as it swoops by overhead, then head down to WWT London Wetland Centre on 22 and 23 October. A display of spiders and
11 October 2011
Wildlife sightings - including little egret
Wader Lake Low tide Wigeon 2 Teal 70 Black-headed gull 56 Mallard 22 Redshank 2 Moorhen 22 Grey hero [...]
10 October 2011
Eric! the saga continues...
The gruesome threesome are still going strong, and the Ericking is only getting louder! Like the common cranes, exercise proves very important for the early development of young flamingos. As with any long-legged species the muscle growth needs to keep up
8 October 2011
Autumnwatch comes to Slimbridge!
Autumnwatch will be tracking the very best of wildlife action from Slimbridge Wetland Centre in November. Set against the spectacular backdrop of the Severn Estuary in Gloucestershire, Slimbridge is one of Europe’s finest wetlands and boasts some wonder
7 October 2011
Centre wins gold tourism award
We did it! WWT Washington Wetland Centre has clinched a top spot in this year’s North East England Tourism Awards, winning gold in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category. The annual event saw more than 40 businesses compete for a number of aw
7 October 2011