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Training the Madagascar pochards
News News And Stories Blog Training The Madagascar Pochards
Before they start their new lives on the water, our Madagascar pochards will have to learn how to find food. We want the birds to stay on Lake Sofia. If the ducks stray, no other site in the region will be able to support them, such is the degree to whic
New project and work this breeding season
News News And Stories News Breeding Season Is Busy Time For Keepers
There is always stunning wildlife to see at Arundel Wetland Centre but our site is also home to a collection of non-native ducks and geese that tell the story of wetlands around the world. Caring for these birds has our keepers busy year 'round but especi
Black Tern still here
News News And Stories News Black Tern Still Here
The juvenile Black Tern was back on the South Lake this morning, having briefly been seen on the Rushy first thing. The adult Spotted Redshank was also here this morning.The next phase of habitat creation work is getting underway along the Summer Walkway
October WeBS count
News News And Stories News October Webs Count
* Please see the link for centre/reserve closure info this week* - https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridgeA wet and windy Wetland Bird Survey produced a variety of birds, totals for wetland birds follow, other species noted included 1 Redwing, 1
Recent Sightings 10th - 15th September
News News And Stories News Recent Sightings 10th 15th September
Top sightings from this week include curlew sandpiper, little stint, cattle egret, ruff and a peregrine.Marsh Scrapes3 curlew sandpipers were spotted on the Saline lagoon on Friday (15/09) in and amongst many other waders.Another small wader was seen from
Environment Secretary visits WWT Steart Marshes
News News And Stories News Environment Secretary Visits Wwt Steart Marshes
Environment Secretary Michael Gove visited the UK’s biggest coastal realignment project to find out how constructed wetland habitats can reduce flooding, pollution and carbon. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and Environment Agency’s Steart Mars
Tier 3 - Opening information - Nov 2020
News News And Stories News Tier 3 Opening Information Nov 2020
From Wednesday 2 December, our region is in Tier 3 of the government restrictions. While that means we can open some more areas of our site, there are still some key points to highlight. All of the information you'll need to know for your visit is below,
Where to see wildlife
News News And Stories News Where To See Wildlife
For many of us, spotting wildlife is a key part of a visit to WWT Welney. Our hides are now open (except Reedbed hide), but there are plenty of places to enjoy our wetlands and wildlife even if you don't want to be indoors. The summer walk is now fully
Conservation Grazing at Caerlaverock
News News And Stories News Conservation Grazing At Caerlaverock
When visiting Caerlaverock Wetland Centre, you may have noticed our small flock of Hebridean Sheep and our two Longhorn Cows. We have these livestock on site to help us with our habitat management, a term referred to as conservation grazing. As the name
Numbers building
News News And Stories News Numbers Building
The numbers of our winter birds have been building this week, especially for Lapwing, Golden Plover, several duck species and a record count of Black-tailed Godwit!Estuary TowerThe Golden Plover looking great in the sunshine this morning on the Tack Piece
Pochard on every pond
News News And Stories News Pochard And Every Pond
Pochard can be spotted from every hide most days. Lapwings are still displaying and two pairs of oystercatcher are starting to appear at Ramsar hide and on Arun Riverlife lagoon. Large numbers of black-headed gulls onsite but most are juveniles and will m
Tier 4 - Opening Information - Dec 31 2020
News News And Stories News Tier 4 Opening Information Dec 31 2020
From Thursday 31 December, our region is in Tier 4 of government restrictions. We will be remaining open - all of the information you'll need to know for your visit is below, so you can plan your daily exercise safely amongst nature. **You must not mix
Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
News News And Stories News Reserve Update Bringing Wetland Wildlife To You 4
Welney Wetland Centre is now re-opened for pre-booked visits only, with daily maximum numbers to maintain social distancing and safety measures. We have a smaller than normal team on site at present, but will continue to bring the reserve to you on the
2023 off to a good start, roundup of sightings
News News And Stories News 2023 Off To A Good Start Roundup Of Sightings
The New Year began with some great winter weather, the recent rains and winds dropped for the 1st and 2nd of January which allowed for some very calm birding. The windy and wet weather systems have returned today (3rd) but these conditions actually encour
Male ducks coming out of eclipse
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Our male ducks are starting to regain their colour. A good few of the Mallard are already sporting their post-eclipse finery and in the last couple of days we have noticed the Teal, Shoveler and Pintail are all following suit. Head to the Folly Pond and t