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Welney sightings - 12/09/2023

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Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or by visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website.HighlightsHouse MartinCurlew SandpiperLittle EgretBlue TitBlack Tailed GodwitLapwingRuffTea

Thinking of joining

Join And Support Join Thinking Of Joining

Thinking of joining As a WWT member, you will not only benefit from unlimited entry to our ten wetland sites all year round, you will also become part of an amazing group of people supporting the conservation of wetlands and their wildlife. Find the rig

Inspired by Nature - illustrator Ben Cavanagh

News News And Stories News Inspired By Nature Illustrator Ben Cavanagh

Ben Cavanagh is an artist living in Littlehampton, West Sussex who specializes in big, colourful designs and characters drawn from imagination. When Ben was asked by ‘Wild in Art’ to paint an owl sculpture for this summer’s Big Hoot trail, he cho

Fall for nature’s spectacle at WWT Slimbridge this autumn

News News And Stories News Fall For Natures Spectacle At Wwt Slimbridge This Autumn

For our wetlands, it is a spectacular time of year. The first of our migratory birds arrive, having flown vast distances in search of food and warmth to shelter and our reserves transform into an impressive patchwork of rich textures and dazzling colour d

Dowitcher showing well

News News And Stories News Dowitcher Showing Well

The Long-billed Dowitcher spent the morning into early afternoon showing very well at close range on the Mere from the first screen just past the In Focus shop. Also a single Greenshank, 25+ Ruff, 150+ Snipe, 1000+ Black-tailed Godwit, 4 Green Sandpiper,

Latest Sightings

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The current windy weather has seen the majority of the birds on site hunkering down to shelter from the wind. Discovery hide is proving good for views of the black-tailed godwit and ruff on the apron, picking any grain out of the cracks in the hard standi

Recent Wildlife Sightings 20th - 26th July

News News And Stories News Recent Wildlife Sightings 20th 26th July

Drizzly rain dampened the start of the summer holidays, but a pleasant end to the week gave us a chance to enjoy being outside and watching the surrounding wildlife. Highlights: Long-Tailed Duck, Pintail, Great White Egret, Drinker Moth The big tide

Wildlife sightings for 13th December 2020

News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings For 13th December 2020

2 Bittern - main lake N and SE shore1 Goldeneye - reservoir lagoon65 Redwing - wildside, South route 3 Pintail - main lake 401 Coot - site count 54 Lapwing - main lake, wader scrape, grazing marsh 4 Common Snipe - grazing marsh 3 Chiffchaff - wildside

Wildlife Sightings 12-09-2021

News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings 12 09 2021

Weather: overcast Wind speed: low River wear tide level: highWader lake:Red shank - 59Curlew - 11Ruff - 2Mute Swan - 3Grey Heron - 3Grey Heron - 1Other birds noted around site:Tufted duck - 13 (Reservoir)Willow tit - 1Green finch - 2Bullfinch - 4Lookout f

Wildlife sightings for 27th October 2020

News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings For 27th October 2020

1 Shelduck - main lake 13 Siskin - sheltered lagoon 2 Chiffchaff - wildside2 Redpoll - flew over heading SE 1 Stonechat - main lake from main observatory Additional sightings from yesterday: 1 Water Pipit - main lake2 Stonechat - grazing marsh, main lake

Wildlife spotting this April at Arundel

News News And Stories News Experience Wildlife This April At Arundel

Our wildlife hides are currently closed but there are many ways and places to experience wildlife this spring at Arundel Wetland Centre. Our pathways and boardwalks take you to waterways, reedbeds and wet meadows around the site ... and there are a few 's

Wardens wild walks

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As summer begins breeding season is still underway for many wild birds, but finishing for others. Here is a look at what our wardens are seeing on their walk arounds each day. Fledging Sand Martins The sand martins began returning in early April and a

Welney sightings - 25/11/2023

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Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or by visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website. Highlights Bewick’s Swan Scaup Cetti’s Warbler Pochard Wigeon Canada Goo

Recent Wildlife Sightings 1st - 7th June

News News And Stories News Recent Wildlife Sightings 1st 7th June

Many birds have been busy guiding their young on their tentative first steps into the big wide world this week, all of whom were treated to the full array of British weather, including some very chilly mornings for this time of year. Highlights: Lapw

Wildlife sightings for 17th February 2022

News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings For 17th February 2022

* Please note: Due to forecast high winds tomorrow (Friday 18th) the site will be CLOSED. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause. 1 Bittern - main lake N shore 11 Snipe - grazing marsh1 Oystercatcher - grazing marsh1 Water Pipit - grazing