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Wetland birds’ lives revealed in WWT science journal
New aspects of the lives of wetland birds are revealed for the first time in the latest issue of Wildfowl, published by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). The charity’s annual scientific journal is a way of sharing new research that could help conser
7 January 2016
A plan for nature and for you
"More protection for dinosaurs please!" Whatever matters to you, let us know. It’s a new year, new beginnings and time to maybe think about improving your well-being and the world around you. That could include thi
4 January 2016
Happy new year, and happy birthday!
A very happy new year to you from all of us at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. In 2016 we’ll celebrate 70 years since Sir Peter Scott founded WWT. Scott wrote in his autobiography: “I have an itch to create, and my life is too short for all the thi
1 January 2016
Locals celebrate rare chicks
(c) Simon Fairweather Steart locals are celebrating a rare arrival for Somerset – a brood of four avocet chicks. It’s only the second time that avocets have bred in Somerset for over 170 years. The fluffy grey chicks hatched two weeks ago on
7 July 2015
Visitors enjoy exploring final section of Steart Marshes
Visitors to WWT Steart Marshes this weekend have enjoyed exploring 60 hectares of new wetland, as the final section of the UK’s biggest new wetland opens to the public. The area, named Stockland Marsh after the nearest village, is distinct from the rest
12 May 2015
First salty green shoots at WWT Steart Marshes
The first saltmarsh plants have sprouted at WWT Steart Marshes, signalling a new phase for the Somerset wetland reserve which buffers homes and businesses on the Steart peninsula from coastal flooding. Wardens from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (W
14 April 2015
Volunteers celebrate Steart Marshes’ first anniversary ahead of big tides
Local volunteers celebrated their first year of work at WWT Steart Marshes coastal flood defence and nature reserve this week, just ahead of the weekend’s big tides. The volunteer team first came together a year ago to plant two community orchards an
19 February 2015
WWT welcomes ban on damaging pond plants
South American water primrose: Oversized, overzealous and over here! British wildlife will be safer from damaging non-native plants due to a ban on the sale of some exotic species which comes into force this week. Plant stockists will no longer be able
7 April 2014
Community orchards planted at Steart
The villagers of Steart, Combwich and Stockland Bristol helped plant two new community orchards last week. As well as bearing apples, the orchards are intended to be places for the communities to relax and enjoy. The planting went ahead despite bad weat
26 February 2014
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Steart Marshes study to analyse impact on economy and recreation
The ability of new wetland habitat to support wildlife and commercial fisheries is the focus of a new research partnership between Bridgwater College, Oxford Brookes University and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. It is hoped the findings will enhance c
19 February 2014
Otter snapped at Steart for first time
An elusive otter has been caught on camera at Steart in Somerset, where the largest new wetland nature reserve in the UK is being developed by the Environment Agency and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust. WWT Project Manager Tim McGrath worked with local r
11 September 2013
Rare birds arrive before diggers finish
White-rumped Sandpiper (Tim Taylor) A rare white-rumped sandpiper is the latest unexpected arrival on the Steart peninsula, Somerset. It is currently recovering on a flooded field, despite being surrounded by one of the biggest construction proje
21 September 2012
New wetland created by WWT partner Glengoyne
Glengoyne Highland Single Malt have created a brand new wetlands area on their distillery land, as a natural and biodiversity-promoting way to process the waste from their spirit stills. This reduces pollution by around 25%.
14 July 2011