Blog - Slimbridge
A day in the life of an otter
25 May marks World Otter Day for 2022!
25 May 2022
Slimbridge springs to life this May Half Term
Discover new life and find out what Slimbridge means to you this season.
23 May 2022
Another season, another adventure. Spring it on!
Immerse yourself in the spring beauty of Slimbridge, from eggcellent Easter activities to sensational seasonal sightings.
23 March 2022
A Frog Blog, for World Frog Day!
20 March marks World Frog Day, so we thought we would share a special blog post to celebrate these amazing amphibians.
18 March 2022
Slimbridge Reserve Manager, Dave Paynter, wins a Marsh Award!
Reserve Manager for Slimbridge, Dave Paynter, has been awarded a Marsh Charitable Trust Award after celebrating 40 years working with WWT.
3 February 2022
Slimbridge winter wildlife
Winter brings its own special beauty to Slimbridge. With up to 30,000 wild wintering ducks, geese and swans feeding and roosting on the reserve it is a magical time to visit.
15 December 2021
Top 10 things to look forward to at Slimbridge this October Half Term
Will you discover what Slimbridge means to you this October Half Term?!
29 September 2021
Summer work on the reserve
It's been a busy few weeks on the reserve! Catch up with what the team have been up to across Slimbridge in this latest blog.
2 August 2021
How farmers can help restore the curlew
On Thursday 10 June Slimbridge featured on Kate Humble's 'Escape to the Farm' on Channel 5 at 8pm. In this episode Senior Reserve Warden, Martin McGill, talked all about the curlew and how farmers can help support these wonderful waders.
2 June 2021
A spotlight on otters for World Otter Day – 26 May
World Otter Day is celebrated across the globe every year and was founded by the International Otter Survival Fund. The day helps raise awareness of the dangers faced by these wonderful creatures and to educate people on how to help protect their natural
25 May 2021
What to expect to see during Spring at Slimbridge
A visit to WWT Slimbridge is a completely unique experience from one month to the next. In spring time enjoy nature’s new-born wildlife – look out for ducklings, cygnets and goslings around the centre.
17 March 2021
Nene nests!
BAY has by far the most beautiful nest of 2012... Her 5 eggs are surrounded by a lovely layer of golden juncus and a very dense down lining. Sat on the African fence line she has done an excellent job, with 4 fertile eggs plus one that I am uncertain wi
8 March 2012
Eric! Best. Post. Ever.
This might just be the most exciting piece of news I have ever shared! What with the turmoil over the last few weeks I had completely forgotten all about until I wandered past the Chilean chicks on Saturday... *Drum roll* ... The chicks voices have brok
27 February 2012
Nene nesting has begun!
On the 29th of January, BBF broke her own record for the earliest laid Nene egg at Slimbridge. Upon approaching her nest that morning expecting to see glorious egg number 1, I was thrilled to see that it was in fact egg number 3! Needing a minimum of 40
12 February 2012
Eric! Developments...
Just in time for Christmas, my wonderful little charges were introduced by Sparky and Claire one rainy thursday into the Lesser house for the very first time. After an intensive 3 month rearing period, the point had come almost overnight, that they need
4 January 2012