News
Asian short-clawed otters - coming soon to WWT Washington!
There will be some furry new additions to the WWT Washington family later this year, when our Asian short-clawed otter enclosure opens to the public. A small group of these incredibly cute animals are moving in around mid-summer and they will be ready to
24 March 2011
The patter of tiny webbed feet is on its way!
We're happy to announce that our singleton swan has been given the perfect fairytale ending with the arrival of two perfect eggs! Following their Valentine's Day date and whirlwind courtship, Mrs Coscoroba and her new mate began nest-building and on 12 Ma
17 March 2011
Cupid's arrow strikes for lovelorn coscoroba swan
Love is in the air at WWT Washington Wetland Centre, after a Valentine’s Day date turned into the real thing for a lovelorn singleton swan. Mrs Coscoroba before finding her mateFollowing a whirlwind romance, the centre’s female coscoroba swan - or Mrs
11 March 2011
Artist of the month - Dave Fletcher
Dave Fletcher is an award-winning photographer based in the North East of England, with over 15 years’ experience behind the lens. Completely self-taught, his images have graced the pages of many photographic publications and have clinched prizes in man
2 March 2011
A big thank you to Angus!
WWT Washington Wetland Centre would like to thank photographer Angus Thompson, who has donated the proceeds of his recent exhibition to the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, to help support our vital conservation work. Featuring birds from right here on site
25 February 2011
'Allo, 'Allo! Eet eez nice to meet you!
Meet the latest arrivals at WWT Washington – two handsome male Toulouse geese. Originating near Toulouse, in France, these domestic geese are well known for their ponderous appearance and the large dewlaps hanging from their necks. The breed has been re
10 February 2011
A whole lot of half-term family fun for a whole lot less
Make the most of the milder weather and discover more about the natural world by bringing the family down to WWT Washington Wetland Centre this coming half-term holiday. Build a bug hotel or bird box, make your own wind chime and win a prize daily by play
8 February 2011
Feel the love for wetlands this Valentine's Day
Looking for a Valentine’s Day with a difference this year? Then where better to turn for inspiration than the bird world – which has courtship rituals and romantic serenading down to an art form. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has designed a
28 January 2011
Sunderland photographer clinches national prize in WWT Photography Competition
A massive congratulations and well done to Naomi Roper from Roker in Sunderland, who has been named national winner of the Wetland Wildlife category in the WWT Photography Competition 2010! The 26-year-old, who works in Jessops in Sunderland city centre,
25 January 2011