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Little Ringed Plover, Peacock Butterfly, Great White Egret, and Lapwing displaying

Little Ringed Plover, Peacock Butterfly, Great White Egret, and Lapwing displaying

The wetlands are alive with the sound of music!

23 March 2025

Sand Martin, Pheasant, Pochard, and a slithering Grass Snake

Sand Martin, Pheasant, Pochard, and a slithering Grass Snake

The temperature has once again taken a plunge, but the sun shines on

16 March 2025

Barnacle Goose, Pochard, Tree Bumblebee, and an admirable Red Admiral

Barnacle Goose, Pochard, Tree Bumblebee, and an admirable Red Admiral

Beautiful weather has brought in basking visitors and animals alike!

10 March 2025

Drinker Moth Caterpillar, White-Fronted Goose, Little Gull, and a fluttering Common Brimstone

Drinker Moth Caterpillar, White-Fronted Goose, Little Gull, and a fluttering Common Brimstone

March has kicked off with a flourish of flora and fauna!

2 March 2025

Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, and a Spotted Redshank

Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, and a Spotted Redshank

It’s been a windy week here at WWT Llanelli, the birds are flying backwards! Wildlife Sightings at WWT Llanelli from 16th – 23rd February 2025 Highlights: Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Spotted Redshank The Kingfishers are looking for

23 February 2025

Snowdrop, Hen harrier, Pintail, and swooping Siskin

Snowdrop, Hen harrier, Pintail, and swooping Siskin

Early blooms are signalling spring’s approach

16 February 2025

Common Scoter, Fieldfare, Woodcock, and a quartering Hen Harrier

Common Scoter, Fieldfare, Woodcock, and a quartering Hen Harrier

Could you find a needle in a hay stack? What about a Bar-Tailed Godwit in a Black-Tailed Godwit stack?

9 February 2025

Otter, Canada Goose, Snipe, and a greying Great Crested Grebe

Otter, Canada Goose, Snipe, and a greying Great Crested Grebe

February has brought a few fan-favourite species for us to spot.

2 February 2025

Singing Siskins, Brent Goose, Spotted Redshank, and Water Rail

Singing Siskins, Brent Goose, Spotted Redshank, and Water Rail

Another week has flown by, but hopefully these birds will stay around a while

26 January 2025

Yellow-Necked Mouse, Golden Plover, Goshawk, and some stunning Scarlet Elf Cups

Yellow-Necked Mouse, Golden Plover, Goshawk, and some stunning Scarlet Elf Cups

From birds, to mushrooms, to mammals – January has brought a variety of species for us to admire

20 January 2025

Cobalt Crust, Otter, Jack Snipe, and a glorious Glossy Ibis

Cobalt Crust, Otter, Jack Snipe, and a glorious Glossy Ibis

As we say goodbye to a dreary December, we’re hoping the new year brings dryer weather – and new birds!

3 January 2025

Spoonbill, Water Pipit, Spotted Redshank, and a swooping Sparrowhawk

Spoonbill, Water Pipit, Spotted Redshank, and a swooping Sparrowhawk

Blustery weather has blown away our winter blues, and our winter birds!

22 December 2024

Spotted Redshank, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk, and a sneaky Red Fox

Spotted Redshank, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk, and a sneaky Red Fox

As we enter the calm after the storm, the birds have finally come back out from hiding.

15 December 2024

Lapwing, Wigeon, Spoonbill, and roosting Cormorants

Lapwing, Wigeon, Spoonbill, and roosting Cormorants

A week of strong winds and heavy rain have had an unwelcome reception from wildlife and visitors alike, though moments of sunshine have made things more bearable.

1 December 2024

Pintail, Pheasant, Common Pipistrelle, and a small but mighty Merlin

Pintail, Pheasant, Common Pipistrelle, and a small but mighty Merlin

Stormy weather has ravaged the wetlands, and very few birds have stayed to endure the rain.

24 November 2024