Slimbridge news
Sadness as first wild crane in the west for 400 years disappears
The last remaining wild crane chick, which would have become the first to survive in Western England in 400 years has disappeared from sight on the Slimbridge Wetland Centre reserve in Gloucestershire last night. There are many risks to a chick this youn
6 June 2014
We’ve chosen a welly unique home
A welly boot decoration at the entrance of a playground has been chosen as home for a family of birds at Slimbridge Wetland Centre. Grounds manager Nathan Dixon spotted the pair of Blue Tits flying to and from a gate post leading to the playground Welly
3 June 2014
First flamingo chicks of the year hatch at WWT Slimbridge
The First Flamingo Chick of 2014 taken by Barry Batchelor The first flamingo chicks have hatched at a wildlife centre in Gloucestershire. The three Greater Flamingo chicks have been born into the largest flock in the
27 May 2014
Baby birds waddle into the spotlight for Downy Duckling Days
Children on the downy duckling tour taken by Peter Sanderson Baby birds of all shapes and sizes will delight visitors coming to WWT Slimbridge’s Downy Duckling Days. The half term event from May 24 to June 1 gi
16 May 2014
Doting swan rears a goose at WWT Slimbridge
The swan and the gosling by James Lees It is like the classic Ugly Duckling fairy tale with a twist; a beautiful mute swan is rearing a goose to the amazement of staff at an attraction in Gloucestershire. At f
8 May 2014
Flamingo Lagoon offers eggstra special views of nesting birds
Parents adding to the nest taken by Graham Hann WWT Slimbridge’s flock of Greater flamingos have laid 31 eggs on an island just metres away from a new viewing gallery. It is the first time they have laid so close to
2 May 2014
Amelia’s cracking artwork wins Easter competition
Amelia age 4 receives her prize Congratulations to Amelia Yeates who was chosen as the winner of our Easter colouring competition. The cafe staff were delighted to receive 260 entries and had a tricky task choosing a
30 April 2014
Crane webcam goes live
Internet users have a unique chance to see live video from a historic bird nest being streamed onto their computers and mobile devices. A pair of four feet tall cranes at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire, are attempting to hatch and raise
30 April 2014
Dance project inspired by the birds of Slimbridge set to take off
Open rehearsals will mark the beginning of an exciting dance project studying the movement and behaviour of birds at WWT Slimbridge. On Thursday and Friday (April 10/11) modern dancers will present their
10 April 2014
Flamingo flock caught for first time in over a decade
Flamingos in pen by James Lees WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre’s famous flamingos were caught for research aimed at improving our understanding of flock dynamics yesterday (Thursday 27). The birds were sexed, ringed a
28 March 2014
First goslings at Slimbridge signal start of spring
Picture of mum and goslings by James Lees These fluffy goslings are one of many signs that spring has arrived at WWT Slimbridge. The pair of young Hawaiian Geese (or nenes) are only three-days-old so are sticki
18 March 2014
Wild otter family captured on film for the first time
Wild Otters caught on the camera trap at Slimbridge Exciting footage of a family of wild otters at WWT Slimbridge has been captured on a camera trap. Staff at the attraction have known that wild European otters existe
18 March 2014
Birdwatching legend Bill Oddie opens new Slimbridge foyer
Bill cuts the ribbon and opens the foyer Bill Oddie cut the ribbon and announced WWT Slimbridge’s refurbished foyer was open for business today. The well-known writer and presenter then walked through the doors lead
12 March 2014
Teachers go wild for free at WWT Slimbridge
Children enjoying pond dipping on a school trip at WWT Slimbridge Teachers are being invited to go wild after school on a taster session at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The wildlife attraction has organised two earl
25 February 2014
Will you be my loved swan?
A romantic trail featuring swan couples will be running at WWT Slimbridge over half term. Swans famously mate for life and show an enduring affection for one another so they were deemed perfect for the Valentine’s Day trail.
10 February 2014