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Reserve update - bringing wetland wildlife to you
News News And Stories News Reserve Update Bringing Wetland Wildlife To You 10
Throughout the temporary closure of the centre and reserve during this lockdown we will be sharing with you updates on the conservation work which is still going on behind the scenes. During what would normally be the busiest time of year, in terms of sh
Go peat-free in your garden
Discover Wetlands Gardening For Wetlands How To Go Peat Free In Your Garden
Go peat-free in your garden Gardeners can play a big part in the fight against climate change. By using peat-free compost or soil you will be protecting vital wetland habitats and supporting the future of our planet. When it comes to the environment
Kingfishers on Arun Riverlife delight visitors
News News And Stories News Kingfishers On Arun Riverlife Delight Visitors
The kingfisher pair continue to show well on the perches near their nesting bank on Arun Riverlife. At least one has been showing on the perch each day. Last Thursday both kingfishers were visible and a pair of oyster catchers were on the lagoon as well.
Snipe Fest!!
News News And Stories News Snipe Fest
2 Bittern - reservoir lagoon7 Pintail - main lake, reservoir lagoon, wader scrape21 Snipe - grazing marsh, wader scrape, main lake1 Jack Snipe - main lake1 Stonechat - grazing marsh fence1 Water Pipit - grazing marsh6 Meadow Pipit - flew over heading SW8
WWT Castle Espie to host BBC Two’s Winterwatch 2022
News News And Stories News Wwt Castle Espie To Host Bbc Twos Winterwatch 2022
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre has been selected as one of three live locations across the UK to host BBC Two’s popular wildlife programme Winterwatch. Following on from the huge success of BBC Autumnwatch earlier this year, the watches will again b
Recent sightings 12th- 18th March
News News And Stories News Recent Sightings 12th 18th March
British Steel HideThis weeks counts of the Saline Lagoons and Saltmarsh have seen a Ruff continuing to show well in amongst the Black-tailed Godwits, whilst a couple of Spotted Redshanks have also been showing amongst the Redshank, up to 8 Greenshank have
Dumbles bonanza
News News And Stories News Dumbles Bonanza
Estuary TowerSome stunning bird watching here all week. The high tides at the start of the week left the Dumbles flooded and a real magnate for birds. A highlight for me has been the steadily building flock of Wigeon (780 today) which have been using the
Challenging threats to our water quality – and to wetland wildlife
News News And Stories Blog Challenging Threats To Our Water Quality And To Wetland Wildlife
We have just celebrated World Wetlands Day. Wetlands provide us with a huge amount of benefits with conservative estimates suggesting the monetary value of UK freshwaters as £39.5 billion in 2012. They are amazing spaces for wildlife and people to enjoy,
Second kingfisher pair nesting onsite
News News And Stories News Second Kingfisher Pair Appear To Be Nesting Onsite
A second pair of kingfishers seem to be nesting in artificial bank of the Sand martin hide. They have beat the sand martins to the space this year but there is plenty of room on the other side of the bank. We should be seeing sand martins moving through s
Shovelers on South Lake
News News And Stories News Shovelers On South Lake
South Lake hosted at least 106 Shoveler this morning, many males had begun to display, the wind has dropped making it easier to have a greater impact on a potential partner. The sounds and splashing forms an important part of the display.The wader scrape
Wildlife, well being and art competition for adults this autumn
News News And Stories News Wildlife Well Being And Art Competitions For Adults This Autumn
Autumn is a natural time of change and reflection. Nature’s palette shifts and migrating birds pass through on journeys south or arrive to stay the winter. Give yourself some quiet time to be still with nature - you may be rewarded with the flash of
Lively reserve
News News And Stories News Lively Reserve
It is very lively here at the reserve with great numbers of waders and waterfowl, lots of raptor activity and even an otter visit! Fantastic numbers of yellowhammers and tree sparrows can be seen in the hedges. We have redshank, oystercatchers, curlews
Rare Meller’s ducks hatch at Washington Wetland Centre
News News And Stories News Rare Mellers Ducks Hatch At Washington Wetland Centre
A duck on the verge of becoming critically endangered has successfully bred at a Wearside wetland reserve. Four Meller’s ducklings – one of the world’s rarest and least known species of waterfowl – hatched on 7 July at Washington Wetland Centre
Ten Things to Do at Steart Marshes in Summer
News News And Stories News Ten Things To Do At Steart Marshes In Summer
Long days and warm nights mean that the natural world barely rests. Summer is all about raising young, growing tall and spreading seeds. Take this opportunity to stop and listen, touch and truly see the wildlife around you. Your local wetland is blossomin
A day bird watching
News News And Stories News A Day Bird Watching
WWT Martin Mere is one of the key places to go bird watching in Lancashire. With our variety of habitats we’re a great day out at any time of the year, but spring and summer are a favourite due to all the new life that springs up around the wetlands.