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Marsh Harriers Breed For First Time
News News And Stories News Marsh Harriers Breed For First Time
When you are walking on the Reedbed Walk or looking over the reserve from one of our hides, it is always worth looking out for birds of prey. At this time of year, their presence is usually indicated when a large flock of birds, such as lapwings, avoce
Autumn rare bird roundup at WWT: wader spectacular
News News And Stories Blog Autumn Rare Bird Roundup At Wwt Wader Spectacular
An early start Autumn begins early for many of these birds. Leaving the Arctic as early as July, they appear at our wetlands in what we think of as summer. Waders are often the first to start moving, quickly followed by warblers, wagtails and hirund
Wildlife Sightings for 18th July 2023
News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings For 18th July 2023
1 Hobby - over site1 Kingfisher - hunting over main lake2 Common Tern - over main lake1 Little Grebe - wader scrape7 Teal - wader scrape150+ Sand Martin - marsh, scrape, main lake2 Swallow - over site, heading south east15 Swift - over site2 Chiffchaff -
Our history
About Us Our History
Our history It all started one day on the banks of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, with one remarkable man’s vision. Sir Peter Scott was the son of Antarctic explorer Captain Scott who, in his dying letter, urged Peter’s
Wildlife Sightings for 2nd July 2023
News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings For 2nd July 2023
1 Green Sandpiper - moving between main lake and wader scrape2 Common Tern - main lake2 Kingfisher - wader scrapeTufted Duck brood - wildside40+ Swift - over site40+ Sand Martin - over the main lake13 Lapwing - main lakeLots of juvenile birds around the s
How wetlands work
Wetlands Can How Wetlands Work
How wetlands work Wetlands are amazing for so many reasons, but there are four ways they work that can really make a difference. We know that wetlands have always been a fantastic habitat for wildlife. Now, it’s becoming increasingly apparent
Bittern on the main lake
News News And Stories News Bittern On The Main Lake
1 Bittern - main lake North shore3 Snipe - grazing marsh4 Meadow Pipit - flew over South west2 Siskin - sheltered lagoon1 Yellow-legged Gull - main lake2 Skylark - flew over the site October bird highlights: Teal(200+), Pintail, Pochard(52), Jack Snipe, G
American Golden Plover and Barred Warbler still
News News And Stories News American Golden Plover And Barred Warbler Still
The Barred Warbler was still present today, seen in the bushes below the Estuary Tower early morning before relocating to the hedge along the East side of the Pill Box Pool, it was seen from Willow and Knott hides this afternoon. A juvenile American Golde
Look out for Garganey
News News And Stories News Look Out For Garganey
A drake Garganey was seen on the Rushy this morning, our first of the year.Summer Walkway / Middle PointAt least 18 Bar-tailed Godwit were on the river to the north of Middle Point just before high tide - thanks to @GlosHobby on Twitter for the sighting.
Our favourite non-WWT wetland sites
News News And Stories Blog Our Favourite Non Wwt Wetland Sites
Here at WWT, we’re lucky to manage 10 of the best wetland sites in the world. Across the UK, you can visit them to connect with nature up close and absorb the serenity and breath-taking beauty that wild wetlands offer. To celebrate World Wetlands Day co
Sunshine on Geese
News News And Stories News Sunshine On Geese
Huge numbers of geese in the sunshine around the local area today. Canada, Greylag and Pink-footed Geese can be seen feeding in the fields and flying around the reserve.6 Barnacle Geese were in front of the Saltcot Merse Observatory yesterday, no sign of
New Years Day list
News News And Stories News New Years Day List 1
1.Mute Swan 2. Bewick’s Swan 3.Russian White-fronted Goose 4. Greylag 5. Canada Goose 6.Barnacle Goose 7.Dark-bellied Brent Goose 8. Shelduck 9. Mandarin Duck 10.E. Wigeon 11. Gadwall 12. E. Teal 13. Mallard. 14. N. Pintail 15.N. Shoveler 16. C.Pochard
Tuesday Sightings
News News And Stories News Tuesday Sightings 4
Lighter winds, sun shining a pleasant day to be out and about. Late news from yesterday a dog Otter swam past the Ron Barker Hide late afternoon.Wood Sandpiper flew onto Woodend Marsh around 2pm then appeared to fly off south. Great count of 16 Dunlin a
Curlew Sandpiper
News News And Stories News Curlew Sandpiper 7
Middle PointLots of activity over and after high tide today, the small wader flock roosted on the saltmarsh shelf over high tide but moved to the mudflats to feed later. Although they were very flighty, with patience and a scope it was possible to get som
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
News News And Stories News Reserve Update Bringing Wetland Wildlife To You 7
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened, we advise you book online before visiting. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the website and social media until you are able to visit. There i