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Wildlife Sightings for 17th December 2022
Dartford Warbler and Water Pipit on the wader scrape. Two drake Pintail on the reservoir lagoon.
17 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 16th December 2022
Brent Goose on the reservoir lagoon among the Canada Geese. Goldeneye on the main lake.
16 December 2022
Christmas comes early at London Wetland Centre this year!
We are so excited to announce that our Common Cranes have arrived! From Monday 19 December, meet Insh (female, 3 ½ years old) and Merry (male, 8 ½ years old). The couple is getting adapted to their new enclosure and neighbours (wildlife) at the ce
15 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 15th December 2022
Two Common Gull and two drake Pintail on the reservoir lagoon. Female Goldeneye on the main lake.
15 December 2022
Wildlife sightings for 14th December 2022
Brambling, Meadow Pipit and Skylark flying over. Good count of wintering Water Rail. Jack Snipe on main lake
14 December 2022
Sustainability at London Wetland Centre
Across WWT we are committed to minimising our negative environmental impacts and ensure continuous improvement in our sustainability. London Wetland Centre is no exception, and we have a huge range of sustainability initiatives in place.
14 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 13th December 2022
Two Skylark flying over the site. Pintail on the grazing marsh.
13 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 12th December 2022
Water Rail visible on the ice. Goldeneye on the Reservoir lagoon. Lots of snowy tracks across the reserve.
12 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 11th December 2022
2 active and flighty Bitterns on the main lake. Water pipit skating on the wader scrape ice. Water Rail visible on the ice too.
11 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 10th December 2022
Two Bittern on a frozen main lake. Goldeneye on the reservoir lagoon. Reed Bunting and Stonechat within the wader scrape vegetation.
10 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 9th December 2022
Two Dartford Warbler's on the wader scrape. Peregrine over the main lake. One Brambling by south route bird feeders.
9 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 8th December 2022
Dartford Warblers and Water Pipit on an icy wader scrape. Jack Snipe, Bittern and Goldeneye on main lake
8 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 7th December 2022
Bittern seen from Dulverton hide. Goldeneye on the main lake and two Water Pipit on the wader scrape.
7 December 2022
Magical Engagement for London Couple at Illuminature
With stunning lights, fascinating wildlife and illuminated sculptures, the renowned London Wetland Centre in Barnes, southwest London, has transformed into a magical experience, ILLUMINATURE, which has created one of the most romantic spots in Londo
6 December 2022
5 eco-friendly gifts for this holiday season
1. Immerse yourself in IlluminatureTickets are now on sale for the holiday light show, which returns to London Wetland Centre for the second year. It’s a unique chance to interact with nature at night, as you meander through large sculptures of wildlife
6 December 2022