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It’s lights, camera, action at the brand new Springwatch Experience at WWT London Wetland Centre this May
News News And Stories News Its Lights Camera Action At The Brand New Springwatch Experience At Wwt London Wetland Centre This May
This May sees the launch of a unique wildlife experience at London Wetland Centre, where visitors can try their hand at becoming a Springwatch Wildlife presenter. Budding Michaela Strachans and Chris Packhams can test their presenting skills in a speciall
Wetlands Unravelled: a programme of contemporary art exploring the paradoxes of conservation in the wetlands environment
News News And Stories News Wetlands Unravelled A Programme Of Contemporary Art Exploring The Paradoxes Of Conservation In The Wetlands Environment
WWT London Wetland Centre is delighted to announce Wetlands Unravelled, a ten-month contemporary art programme woven throughout the lakes, ponds and reed beds of one of the capital’s largest wetlands. Curated by Unravelled, who commission and produce si
Are sparrowhawks boring?
News News And Stories News Are Sparrowhawks Boring
As I wander around the reserve in the early morning, preparing the site for the day, I get the privilege of seeing all sorts of amazing wildlife. A highlight is the female sparrowhawk that like clockwork, zips in front of the Peter Scott Observatory and d
Gadwall, brent geese and siskin (Bird Race update 5)
News News And Stories News Gadwall Brent Geese And Siskin Bird Race Update 5
Meg: It’s over two weeks into the bird race and Ed started us off strong. I have added several species to our slowly growing list: we are on 62 species, trailing behind Team Warden and Team Dave. But I think it is an impressive feat considering our expe
Pink-footed geese
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The number of Pink-footed geese is increasing by the day; there was a roost count on Tuesday of 9600 and more are still flooding in. The majority are feeding in local fields during the day but good numbers are staying on site grazing in the fields and the
Breeding Birds
News News And Stories News Breeding Birds 1
We surveyed the Avocets yesterday and counted 20 nests across the site. The nest boxes are doing well, we have 6 Blue Tit broods (totalling 47 chicks),1 Great Tit brood (6 chicks) and the Tree Sparrows are doing well with 15 chicks already fledged,
wildlife Sightings -17 /01/2022
News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings 17 012022
Weather: Sunny / FrostyWindspeed: lowRiver wear tide level: lowA.M Wader lake:Shelduck - 10Mallard - 6Shoveler - 5Teal - 3Mute swan - 1Black-headed Gulls - 68Lapwing - 16 Coot - 2Herring Gulls - 51Buzzard - 1Wigeon - 2Moorhen - 4Saline lagoon:Other birds
Hen Harrier and Bearded Reedlings
News News And Stories News Hen Harrier And Bearded Reedlings
Starting with some belated news from the weekend with at least 8 Bearded Reedling seen on the Reed Bed Walk. Not an easy species to catch up with but time spent looking and listening around the Reed Bed can pay dividends. The first Hen Harrier of the aut
Recent Sightings 23rd - 30th January
News News And Stories News Recent Sightings 23rd 30th January
British Steel Hide There have been greylag geese and canada geese on the salt marsh this week, species that are giving us the last glimpse of winter. Our five spoonbills however, are a wonderful constant on the saline lagoon. There have been good numbers
Wildlife Sightings - 18/11/20
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Weather: OvercastWind Speed: BreezyRiver Wear Tide Level: MidWader Lake Time: AM Water Level: MidTeal - 63Moorhen - 6Black-headed Gull - 40Shelduck - 16Grey Heron - 3Saline lagoon Time: AM Tide Level: MidKingfisher - 1Teal - 3Hawthorn wood
Shelduck and teal numbers up
News News And Stories News Shelduck And Teal Numbers Up
There is still an abundance of stonechats on and around the wet grassland, redwing and goldfinch amongst the hedgerows and egrets (both little and cattle) roosting in trees from dusk onwards. The odd wigeon is making an appearance from the Scrape Hide
Wildlife Sightings - 06/10/2020
News News And Stories News Wildlife Sightings 06102020
Weather: SunnyWind Speed: LightRiver Wear Tide Level: High (falling)Wader LakeAMWater Level: MidGrey Heron- 6Shelduck- 4Shoveler- 14Gadwall- 5Mallard- 20Teal- 65Curlew- 32Redshank- 18Lapwing- 12Saline LagoonAMTide Level: HighBlack Headed Gull- 12Curlew- 1
Wildlife Sightings - 14/08/2023
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Weather: RainRiver wear tide level: lowA.MWader lake:Avocet - 18Grey Heron - 11Black-tailed Godwit - 1Shoveler - 5Gadwall - 6Common Tern - 4Teal - 8Ruff - 3Black-headed Gull - 2Shelduck - 1 juvenileLapwing - 114Canada Goose - 2Hawthorn wood:Chaffinch - 7G
Gulls and terns found in UK wetlands
Discover Wetlands Wetland Wildlife Meet The Family Gulls And Terns Found In Uk Wetlands
Gulls and terns found in UK wetlands Gulls are commonly seen on wetlands, even in urban areas, and are familiar to many of us. Most species breed in large colonies near water, nesting amongst vegetation or even on rooftops. Outside the breeding se
July
Discover Wetlands Wetland Wildlife Wildlife By Month July
Wetland wildlife in July Wetland plants continue to dazzle, many young birds are now fully-feathered and we meet a whole new range of dragonfly and damselfly species. It’s now mid-summer and our wetland wildlife is basking in the bounty of Ju