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The first sand martin chicks have been spotted
Sand martin chicks are spotted for the first time ever at WWT Washington.
24 June 2024
Top tips to IDing juvenile birds in Hawthorn Wood
Summer sounds and fledglings galore in Hawthorn Wood Hide can cause some ID confusion - Blog written by reserve volunteer Melissa Young Hawthorn Wood hide has to be one of my favourite places out on the reserve, and whilst it goes a little quiet durin
20 June 2024
Celebrating our wetland superstar dads
Fathers come in many forms and the natural world is full of wonderful examples of dedicated dads at their most loving, protective and nurturing. This Father’s Day we pay homage to some of our wetland superstar patriarchs and give thanks to all of the
14 June 2024
WWT Washington welcome the return of common tern
Common tern numbers have been steadily building for the breeding season at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, following an outbreak of bird flu in 2023, which almost destroyed the colony.
12 June 2024
Flowers galore at our wonderful wetlands
Sunshine and rain means blooming great plant life!
30 May 2024
Sand martin citizen survey now live!
Take part and help sand martin conservation
28 May 2024
Top tips to help spot a wild otter
Wild Eurasian otters are elusive - can you spot one?
23 May 2024
Get ready for May half term fun
Get ready for May Half Term fun May half term is just around the corner, and we couldn't be more excited to share what we've got coming to keep your family entertained. The sun has finally got its hat on, and we're gearing up for lots of indoor and
20 May 2024
Follow our trail and find ten wildflowers on our reserve
Wildflowers are starting to show nicely around the reserve of Washington Wetland Centre, with a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colours to see. There are plenty to be found as you move through North Wood, Top Meadow and Spring Gill. Why not enjoy a gen
29 April 2024
Flamingos of the North East
See our flock of flamboyant flamingos here in the North East
25 April 2024
Meet Bing and Flop this May at WWT Washington
This May, Bing and Flop are visiting the Northeast and will be stopping by WWT Washington for two special weekend appearances! Bing and Flop character appearances Meet Bing and Flop this May during special meet and greet sessions, which are taking pla
19 April 2024
Spring photography hints and tips
Enjoy some top tips when it comes to photographing wildlife at Washington Wetland Centre thanks to our own volunteer photographer, Ian Henderson
11 April 2024
Sand martins check in for summer
The first sand martins of the season have arrived back at WWT Washington Wetland Centre and have shown early interest in a new nesting bank. The artificial bank, which has space for one hundred nesting pairs, was built in October last year in anticipa
2 April 2024
Early signs of spring around our wetlands
It might still be chilly out there, but some early spring signs are already starting to appear around our wetlands. There’s something rather exhilarating about the arrival of this most hopeful of seasons; the natural world on the cusp of new life and n
1 April 2024
Things to do this Easter at WWT Washington
Attention outdoor adventurers - get ready for some Easter Fun with the whole family!
27 March 2024