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Witness nature's most incredible journeys
Curlew flock in flight Autumn is upon us in all its colourful glory and at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, the changing of the seasons brings spectacular new scenery and wildlife. Enjoy the unforgettable sights and sou
14 October 2015
Shingle island progress
Wader Lake's shingle island project is nearing completion The shingle island project at Wader Lake is nearing completion and our staff and volunteers have been hard at it today moving large stones into place around
24 September 2015
On the move
Our Chilean flamingo chick is really active at the moment and can easily be seen taking its first forays into the water and preening alongside the adults. It makes us rather nostalgic for the time we spent hand-rearing some of its flock buddies at this a
17 September 2015
Flamingos in the pink!
Chilean flamingo chick on nest *Toots a fanfare*...hello and welcome to WWT Washington's first Chilean flamingo chick of the season! It arrived on Saturday 5 September and is now quite visible on the nest, w
9 September 2015
Down at the duckery
Baer's pochard Our duckery is home to a number of young waterbird species at the moment, from little fluffballs in the indoor rearing units to larger ducklings growing up fast in the outdoor pens. So if you pay a vis
21 August 2015
Hopes for major birdlife boost after generous funding from Biffa Award
Existing shingle island habitat by Andrew Tinmouth Regionally rare wading bird numbers at WWT Washington could soon surge thanks to a welcome funding boost. Biffa Award has granted us £21.4K to extend and enhance t
17 August 2015
Growing up fast
Little Squeak at seven weeks old Little Squeak, our Asian short-clawed otter cub, is growing up fast. She was two months old on 22 July and is reaching her milestones well, with both her teeth and claws developing as
27 July 2015
Calling all nature explorers!
Be a Nature Explorer this summer Calling all nature explorers – your passport is issued, your expedition is set, your summer adventure is waiting at WWT Washington Wetland Centre! Splash, hunt and dip your way throu
2 July 2015
Welcome to the world Little Squeak
Little Squeak gets a health check Meet the latest furry addition to the WWT Washington Wetland Centre family - an Asian short-clawed otter cub! Little Squeak – as the female cub has been affectionately nicknamed bec
5 June 2015
Hand-feeding fun!
Ganderland will bring WWT Washington's goose species nose-to-beak with visitors Introducing Ganderland – our new goose hand-feeding area! Work will begin on this exciting nose-to-beak exhibit on Monday 8 June and sh
14 May 2015
Bring your little ones to meet ours this spring
Downy duckling days are back at WWT Washington Wetland Centre! There’s no cuter sight than a tiny fluffy chick taking its first wobbly steps, so why not gather your brood together this spring half-term and come and meet our latest feathered arrivals? Ou
11 May 2015
North East groups to get closer to nature for less
Groups visiting WWT Washington Wetland Centre can now get closer to nature for even less, as group discount doubles to 15%* Our award-winning wetland nature reserve offers spectacular days out for groups of all ages and interests; from close encounters wi
30 March 2015
Have you seen this naughty duck!?
A gang of GIANT ducks will be landing at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this Easter – and we need your children’s help to find them all! The GIANT rubber duck hunt takes place during Easter weekend (Fri 3-Mon 6 April) and is just one of the many fu
24 March 2015
People and wildlife to benefit from funding boost
The river reedbed at the saline lagoon, which will form part of the view from the new hide Plans to bring wildlife and people closer together at WWT Washington Wetland Centre are set to go ahead thanks to a generous g
17 February 2015
Can a child's life be changed by a school trip?
Can a one-day school trip to a nature reserve lead to lasting improvements in a child’s values and attitude towards the natural world? The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is pioneering research into the long-term effects on primary schoolchildren th
9 February 2015