News
New species bring a touch of the exotic this New Year
Sleeping ducks by Mandy Byatt WWT Washington Wetland Centre’s waterbird collection has been given a New Year boost by the arrival of some exotic new species. Colourful paradise shelduck from New Zealand, Northern pi
30 December 2011
North East expert's international mission to save rare birds
Please click the links below to read local press about WWT's mission to save the spoon-billed sandpiper from extinction, a mission which involved Boldon-born Nigel Jarrett; a former WWT Washington volunteer and now WWT's head of conservation breeding... h
23 December 2011
The heat is on as the next round of the WWT Photography Competition opens
The heat is on as winter approaches, not only in our cosy living rooms but for the next stage of the WWT Photography Competition, with the winter heat now open for entries. 'Autumn plumage' by June Shaw from the
2 December 2011
Happy birthday WWT!
Sir Peter Scott - WWT The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is 65 today. WWT has saved species, pioneered scientific research and helped governments and communities reap widespread benefits from wetlands. Since its
10 November 2011
Experience the spooky side of wetlands this October half-term
Families beware! Something seriously spooky is going on at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this October half-term, with plenty of creepy activities to keep the children entertained. See nocturnal nature at its worst during one of our Nature Fright Nights
13 October 2011
Kiss me quack!
'Love at first kiss' by Louise Gibbon These canoodling love birds were caught on camera at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. The image of the white-faced whistling ducks (which are actually ‘alopreening’, o
11 October 2011
Centre wins gold tourism award
We did it! WWT Washington Wetland Centre has clinched a top spot in this year’s North East England Tourism Awards, winning gold in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category. The annual event saw more than 40 businesses compete for a number of aw
7 October 2011
Rod and Musa, the birthday boys
Happy birthday boys! Rod and Musa, our cheeky Asian short-clawed otters, celebrated their 2nd birthdays in style, with tasty fishcakes and a fishy present for them to tear open. Many thanks to Sainsbury's in Washington for providing the responsibly-source
4 October 2011
Entries come flooding in for WWT Photography Competition 2011-12
Talented photographers from across the region have begun sending in their spectacular entries for the WWT Photography Competition 2011-2012. With an amazing grand prize of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Antarctica up for grabs, the competition is being held
16 September 2011
Skills of the past help protect the future of rare waterbird species
Traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge conservation have woven together to help boost rare waterbird populations at WWT Washington. Numbers of endangered white-headed ducks hatching at our centre have so far doubled this season, thanks to the Northum
26 July 2011
Flock to our fabulous flamingo festival
Think pink and flock on down to WWT Washington Wetland Centre this May for our fabulous new Flamingo Festival event (Sunday 15 May). Join us as we celebrate the beauty of this spectacular waterbird species with a host of fun activities. Visitors can turn
11 May 2011
Real-life Easter eggs hatch at WWT Washington
An eggs-tra special Easter surprise hatched at WWT Washington this bank holiday weekend in the form of two beautiful black swan cygnets. The fluffy pair was first spotted in the nest by wardens on Easter Sunday and yesterday they could be seen enjoying th
26 April 2011
Two's company, three's a crowd, four's a colony!
A bird which made local wildlife history when it hatched chicks on Wearside for the very first time looks set to break another record at WWT Washington Wetland Centre. The avocets as a trio, before the fourth arrived. Image courtesy of Ray Wilby. Four avo
16 April 2011
Real-life Easter eggs and a whole lot more...
Treat your family to a wild day out at WWT Washington Wetland Centre this Easter. Spring is an eggs-tra special time of year at our award-winning conservation site; with real-life Easter eggs hatching, bluebells and primroses blooming, tadpoles wriggling
12 April 2011
Artist of the month - Tom Vaulks
WWT Washington Wetland Centre is delighted to present the work of painter Tom Vaulks, on display and on sale throughout April. Tom, originally from Easington Colliery, has been producing his impressive large-scale pieces since 1999, following an art cours
4 April 2011