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Where to watch wildlife at WWT Caerlaverock

Where to watch wildlife at WWT Caerlaverock

Winter is a fantastic time to watch a wide range of birds on the wetlands at WWT Caerlaverock. Find out the best places to visit around the reserve this winter!

15 December 2020

Winter Wonder Wetland

Winter Wonder Wetland

Lose yourself in a winter wonder wetland at WWT Caerlaverock!

11 December 2020

WWT receives grant of £1.58m to protect and enhance Somerset coast

WWT receives grant of £1.58m to protect and enhance Somerset coast

WWT's ambitious new project to safeguard the Somerset coast from the effects of climate change has received a £1.58m donation as part of the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund. It is one of the first environmental projects awarded a gr

10 December 2020

WWT welcomes Government’s ten point plan for green industrial revolution

WWT welcomes Government’s ten point plan for green industrial revolution

The Prime Minister has today unveiled his plans for a green industrial revolution to boost a green recovery. The Government’s Ten Point Plan includes measures to expand protected landscapes and create and retain jobs in the environmental sector. In

18 November 2020

Carol's Orchard

Carol's Orchard

This beautiful orchard was planted on World Wetlands Day, 2nd February, 2011 in memory of Carol Hesketh.

17 November 2020

Rising temperatures are triggering changed responses in animal populations in the Arctic, new data shows

Rising temperatures are triggering changed responses in animal populations in the Arctic, new data shows

The Arctic is in the process of entering a new ecological phase, which potentially carries a huge cost for humanity. WWT have taken part in a global study to shed light on how climate change might be affecting high Arctic species.

5 November 2020

Impact of lockdowns on our sites

Impact of lockdowns on our sites

Following the UK Government’s announcement of a four week lockdown in England we have now received clarification on how the regulations will affect WWT sites.

4 November 2020

Nights, camera, action! Device to record voyaging eels during hours of darkness installed at Gloucestershire reserve marking World Fish Migration Day

Nights, camera, action! Device to record voyaging eels during hours of darkness installed at Gloucestershire reserve marking World Fish Migration Day

A new acoustic camera has been fitted at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre to monitor eels embarking on their epic migratory voyage.

24 October 2020

Raptors on the Reserve

Raptors on the Reserve

Autumn and winter are a great time to see raptors - find out what you can discover around the reserve!

20 October 2020

WWT Wetland Centres to welcome back schools

WWT Wetland Centres to welcome back schools

WWT Wetland Centres will open their doors to school pupils from December 1. Forced to close their doors to such excursions in March, the conservation charity is pleased to be able to once again help children reconnect with nature in a safe and secure en

19 October 2020

Famous artist’s work up for auction to raise money for spoon-billed sandpipers

Famous artist’s work up for auction to raise money for spoon-billed sandpipers

Internationally renowned bird sculptor, Guy Taplin, whose works have been snapped up by the likes of Michael Palin and Jacqueline Onassis, is selling one of his bird sculptures to help WWT save the spoon-billed sandpiper.

15 October 2020

WWT receives cash boost from Disney Conservation Fund to continue to improve wetlands for people and wildlife in Madagascar

WWT receives cash boost from Disney Conservation Fund to continue to improve wetlands for people and wildlife in Madagascar

UK charity WWT has been awarded a $49,600 grant by the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) for its work to save the world’s rarest duck, the Madagascar pochard. The conservation charity has been working in the northern regions of the island to restore a vast

15 October 2020

Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre this autumn

Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT Caerlaverock Wetland Centre 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.

5 October 2020

Whither Shall I Wander?

Whither Shall I Wander?

An exhibition of stunning textile work based on the natural world.

3 October 2020

Wild Goose Festival 2020

Wild Goose Festival 2020

A new festival in Dumfries to celebrate the return of the wild geese to Dumfries and Galloway!

2 October 2020