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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
Wildlife Sightings for 5th - 6th December 2022
Bitterns on the main lake and reservoir lagoon. Pair of Stonechats on the wader scrape. Great White Egret on marsh
6 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 3rd December 2022
Green Sandpiper on the grazing marsh. Kestrel flying around the south route.
3 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 2nd December 2022
Plenty of Teal and Wigeon on the wader scrape and grazing marsh. 2 Bittern on the main lake.
2 December 2022
Wildlife Sightings for 1st December 2022
Lesser Redpoll, Siskin, Redwing and Fieldfare on the entrance lakes. Lovely set of winter birds for the start of December.
1 December 2022