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3 Bittern showing well in the sun
News News And Stories News 3 Bittern Showing Well In The Sun
3 Bittern - reservoir lagoon N shore (2), main lake W shore (1)4 Pintail - reservoir lagoon, grazing marsh3 Shelduck - main lake, reservoir lagoon1 Water Pipit - grazing marsh 8 Redwing - South route, entrance area 8 Water Rail - site count February bird
wildlife sighting 22/3/2022
News News And Stories News Wildlife Sighting 2232022
Weather bright and sunnyWind speed lightRiver Wear..midWader lakeTufted duck -4Barnacle Goose -1Oyster Catcher -4Avocet -1Common snipe-1Lapwing -18Greylag -63Canada Goose -20Wigeon -4Gadwell -8Shellduck -37Shoveler -5Saline LagoonOyster catcher -2Mute swa
Ducks found in UK wetlands
Discover Wetlands Wetland Wildlife Meet The Family Ducks Found In Uk Wetlands
Ducks found in UK wetlands Ducks really are the quintessential water bird, with all species seen below strongly associating with water. They have waterproofed feathers and webbed feet. Where do ducks live? The species listed here all visit
Recent Sightings - 26th April 2021
News News And Stories News Recent Sightings 26th April 2021
The following sightings were taken on Monday from the reserve at Castle Espie on a rising tide. There are 2 pairs of Shelduck on the reserve presently, and this a species we are lucky to see all year around. We enjoy large flocks of birds on the estuary
Join us to Celebrate World Wetlands Day!
News News And Stories News Join Us To Celebrate World Wetlands Day
Join us on Sunday 2nd February to celebrate World Wetlands Day! Established in 1997 to raise awareness of the benefits of wetlands to people and the planet, World Wetlands Day celebrates what WWT is all about - protecting wetlands for the benefit of all.
Wildlife sightings 4/5/2022
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Weather.. light rain/over castWader lake speciesGrey heron-28..17 adults 2 juv 9 chicksOystercatcher..-6Avocet .-32Redshank .-3Lapwing -7Common Tern -11B.H gull -26Herring Gull -9Shelduck-21Gadwall -5Shioveler -3Teal -2Garganey -2Other Bird species noted3
Twite
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It's been a good start to 2020, in particular the arrival of a handful of Twite onto the reserve. Previous to this, there only appears to have been one single observer record from the mid 00's. The birds are being seen feeding with Linnet on the islands i
Let WWT and Quentin Blake inspire an autumn of adventure and wonder at WWT Martin Mere
News News And Stories News Let Wwt And Quentin Blake Inspire An Autumn Of Adventure And Wonder At Wwt Martin Mere
“Visitors will be walking with me, and I like to think of myself walking with them. I shan’t mind if I get my feet wet.” Quentin Blake As autumn arrives, a new season collection of Quentin Blake’s distinctive illustrations, influenced by wetlan
Welney sightings- 04/10/2023
News News And Stories News Welney Sightings 04102023
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 House Martin Swallow Cetti’s Warbler Black Tailed Godwit Ruff Teal
Wildlife Sightings - 15/07/19
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Wader Lake - AM - Low TideAvocet - 45Black-tailed Godwit - 2Shelduck - 34 (3 broods of ducklings)Meadow Pipit - 1Lapwing - 48Oystercatcher - 1Teal - 4 (2 females, 2 males)Black-headed Gull - 158Saline Lagoon - AM Low TideCurlew - 1Shelduck - 6 (1 adult, 5
wildlife Sightings - 01/03/2022
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Weather: sunnyWind speed: lightRiver wear tide level: lowA.MWader lake:Little Grebe - 1Lapwing - 26Wigeon - 2Shoveler - 5Oystercatcher - 2Mute swan - 2Tufted duck - 2Lesser black backed Gull - 4Herring Gull - 43Mediterranean Gull - 1Black-headed Gull - 78
A mighty year for new life on Wader Lake
News News And Stories News A Mighty Year For New Life On Wader Lake
We're very excited here at Washington Wetland Centre as we continue through what is turning to be a very successful summer breeding season around our wild reserve. There are LOTS of youngsters around pretty much everywhere you look, whether that be chir
Experience wetlands and wildlife from around the world at WWT centres this summer
News News And Stories News Experience Wetlands And Wildlife From Around The World At Wwt Centres This Summer
WWT wetland centres are back with a splash with ‘We’re Good to Go’ stamps of approval, welcoming visitors this summer to a safe haven of wide open spaces bursting with wetland nature and wildlife from across the globe. With many people holidaying
wildlife Sightings - 21/05/2022
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Weather:FineRiver wear tide level:HighA.M Wader lake:Curlew - 1Black-tailed Godwit - 1Lapwing - 6Redshank - 4Oystercatcher - 4Avocet - 36Common tern - 156Black-headed Gulls - 149 (77adults+72 1st calender year)Herring Gulls - 4Jackdaw - 42Canada Goose - 7
Wildlife Sightings 07/09/2022
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Weather ..sunnyRiver Wear tide level ..midWader Lake SpeciesAvocet -3Dunlin -3Common Snipe -6Ruff -1Curlew -16Lapwing -136Common Tern ( 1 ad+ juv/chicks) -3Black Tailed Godwit -8Shoveler -4Gadwall -6Teal -48Grey Heron -2Hawthorn Wood Bird Feeding areaBull