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Bewick’s swans knock on the doors at WWT Slimbridge

Bewick’s swans knock on the doors at WWT Slimbridge

The first Bewick’s swans have arrived in the UK following their annual migration from Russia.

12 November 2024

Exploring Steart  Marshes and Beyond

Exploring Steart Marshes and Beyond

A new volunteer reflects on two Somerset WWT wetlands - the rural and the urban.

7 November 2024

WWT joins efforts to reintroduce white-tailed eagles to Wales

WWT joins efforts to reintroduce white-tailed eagles to Wales

WWT is joining local partners to explore the feasibility of reintroducing white-tailed eagles back into Wales and the Severn Estuary.

4 November 2024

Wetter for Waders project progress

Wetter for Waders project progress

Works have been underway since September at WWT Steart Marshes as part of the Species Survival fund project, Wetter for Waders: Enhancing Somerset’s Coastal Wetlands. This project is funded by DEFRA and delivered by the National Lottery Heritage Fund,

14 October 2024

WWT Steart Marshes celebrates 10th anniversary

WWT Steart Marshes celebrates 10th anniversary

2024 is a special anniversary for WWT Steart Marshes, marking 10 years since saltwater first entered the breach in the Steart peninsula sea wall.

3 October 2024

Strategic wetland restoration could unlock billions in benefits for people and nature

Strategic wetland restoration could unlock billions in benefits for people and nature

Spending just under £3 billion on creating and restoring wetlands around the UK in the next 27 years could yield at least £11 billion in benefits for society and the environment, new research has revealed.

30 September 2024

Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban

Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban

Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new research shows.

11 September 2024

Species Survival Fund mural and other news

Species Survival Fund mural and other news

Steart Marshes Dragonfly Day on 21st August saw a new mural in one of the Quantock Hides get underway. The mural, painted by local artist, Alison Jacobs, captures the wonder of Steart Marshes’ wetlands and grazing areas with longhorn cows, cattle eg

6 September 2024

Lake Sofia dam construction could prevent imminent ecological collapse

Lake Sofia dam construction could prevent imminent ecological collapse

The lives and livelihoods of 10,000 people, as well as the future of a host of unique species, are under threat due to the near collapse of the Lake Sofia ecosystem in Madagascar’s north-west highlands. Due to catastrophic water loss in recent months

4 September 2024

WWT announces Dara McAnulty as its latest ambassador

WWT announces Dara McAnulty as its latest ambassador

WWT has appointed the award-winning nature writer and naturalist Dara McAnulty as their newest ambassador.

14 August 2024

Wetter for Waders Update

Wetter for Waders Update

We are delighted to announce that we are now fully staffed for the The Species Survival Fund project on site with 4 new members of the team. Over the past couple of weeks we have welcomed Project Manager Jessie, Assistant Engagement Officer Olivia, and As

9 July 2024

Black-tailed Godwit chicks mark start of world-first captive breeding project

Black-tailed Godwit chicks mark start of world-first captive breeding project

The eggs will boost critically low numbers of the UK’s breeding Black-tailed Godwit.

15 May 2024

His Majesty the King to remain patron of WWT

His Majesty the King to remain patron of WWT

His Majesty the King has retained his patronage of WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, following his coronation. The Royal Household opted to conduct a review of the King's patronages following his royal highness' accession, and we are very hap

13 May 2024

100,000 nature activities completed by primary school children

100,000 nature activities completed by primary school children

Through Generation Wild, a project spearheaded by WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, 100,000 nature activities have been completed by children who traditionally have fewer opportunities to make meaningful connections with nature. Over 35,000 c

7 May 2024

WWT announces singer David Gray as its latest ambassador

WWT announces singer David Gray as its latest ambassador

David Gray, whose album White Ladder is one of the biggest sellers of the 21st century, has long supported wetlands and its wildlife, in particular the red-listed Eurasian Curlew, and is a committed supporter of the work of WWT. Explaining why he has b

1 May 2024