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Slimbridge Festival of Birds 2014 prepares for take off
Wigeon on the Tack Piece taken by Paul Marshall Back again for 2014, wildlife lovers are in for a treat as the WWT Slimbridge Festival of Birds returns in February. The two-day Festival on February 1 and 2 is held whe
17 December 2013
Visitors expected to flock to WWT Slimbridge to see work of famous flamingo artist Jeremy Houghton
Jeremy Houghton at work in his studio AN exhibition featuring flamingos by one of the UK’s most collected artists will be opening at WWT Slimbridge on January 19. Cotswold artist Jeremy Houghton will be bringing an
4 December 2013
Easterly winds bring cold weather, frosts and ... swans!
More than 50 wild Bewick’s swans flew into WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire last night, marking the start of winter for many UK wildlife lovers. The swans famously return from arctic Russia each year to the wetland reserve established by
22 November 2013
From Craneberry Fest to Father Christmas, we have Xmas all wrapped up at WWT Slimbridge!
We all know birds and cranberries go hand in hand – but we’re not talking turkey – and our birds definitely aren’t for Christmas dinner! Throughout December and January (From November 30th until January 26th), WWT Slimbridge, with the farmer owne
20 November 2013
Bewick’s swans arrive in the nick of time ahead of storm
With perfect timing the first Bewick’s arrived at WWT Slimbridge just ahead of Sunday’s severe stormy weather. Humbugs has a swim on the Rushy Lake after her arrival yesterday picture by Colin Butters. Staff disco
29 October 2013
Can you lend us an 'elfing hand?
If you are fond of bells and pointy hats then the perfect volunteering opportunity has arisen for you. WWT Slimbridge is on the lookout for some volunteer elves to help with its busy Christmas events programme. Each December the visitor attraction in Glo
17 October 2013
Lovebirds revisit Slimbridge after 40 years
John and Gwyneth celebrating 40 years of marraige at Slimbridge A couple celebrating their ruby wedding anniversary visited WWT Slimbridge last week 40 years after their honeymoon visit. John and Gwyneth James came he
20 September 2013
Record flamingo baby boom
The soaring temperatures earlier this year led to a baby boom for the WWT Slimbridge flamingos. Chilean Flamingo Chick taken by James Lees The Chilean flamingo flock hatched 11 chicks which were parent-reared, with a
20 September 2013
See our busy arrivals lounge on a trip to WWT Slimbridge
Migration is in full swing now at WWT Slimbridge as the attraction in Gloucestershire welcomes its first wintering birds to the site. A pintail at Slimbridge by James Lees Over the last week numbers of pintail, wigeon
18 September 2013
New butterfly garden opened at WWT Slimbridge
Slimbridge’s horticulture team which worked to make the garden An area of land at WWT Slimbridge has been transformed into a beautiful butterfly garden thanks to the generosity of Avon Metals. The Gloucester Company
30 August 2013
Floating flamingo has discovered a unique way to keep cool
Flamingos are known to be kings of relaxation often standing on one leg for long periods of time. However, one flamingo at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire, has taken chilling out to the extreme and has taken to floating. The 52-year-old A
26 July 2013
Help Joanna Lumley count and conserve butterflies
A Painted Lady Butterfly at Slimbridge taken by James Lees Visitors to WWT Slimbridge can help conserve butterflies by recording the number they see on their days out this summer. The Big Butterfly Count 2013, launche
23 July 2013
Heatwave encourages flamingos to lay early
Chilean flamingos on a nest The heatwave has brought forward the laying season of the Chilean flamingos at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre raising hopes this could be a bumper year of chicks. The Centre, which has all s
17 July 2013
Become a Nature Explorer this summer
Boy pond dippng at Slimbridge by Ben Langdon photography Families can get back to nature with the summer holiday activities planned at WWT Slimbridge this school summer holidays. Every day (from July 20th) pond dippin
11 July 2013
Avocets continue their success story at WWT Slimbridge
One of the families on the Rushy Lake by Martin McGill Birdwatchers are celebrating after three pairs of avocets bred successfully at WWT Slimbridge. Last year’s successful avocet mo
3 July 2013