Slimbridge news
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
First babies of the year bring delight at WWT Slimbridge
The mild winter has led to some early arrivals at a wildlife centre in Gloucestershire. These cute little Harvest mice were only the size of a baked bean when they were born earlier this month at WWT Slimbridge.
24 January 2014
Festival of Birds Historic Hotel Offer
Our Friends at Stonehouse Court Hotel are offering a great deal to visitors for the weekend of the Festival of Birds (Feb 1 & 2) Rooms at the Hotel are normally priced from £95, but anyone who rings and books for that weekend an
7 January 2014
Slimbridge Festival of Birds 2014 prepares for take off
Wigeon on the Tack Piece taken by Paul Marshall Back again for 2014, wildlife lovers are in for a treat as the WWT Slimbridge Festival of Birds returns in February. The two-day Festival on February 1 and 2 is held whe
17 December 2013
Visitors expected to flock to WWT Slimbridge to see work of famous flamingo artist Jeremy Houghton
Jeremy Houghton at work in his studio AN exhibition featuring flamingos by one of the UK’s most collected artists will be opening at WWT Slimbridge on January 19. Cotswold artist Jeremy Houghton will be bringing an
4 December 2013
Easterly winds bring cold weather, frosts and ... swans!
More than 50 wild Bewick’s swans flew into WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre in Gloucestershire last night, marking the start of winter for many UK wildlife lovers. The swans famously return from arctic Russia each year to the wetland reserve established by
22 November 2013
From Craneberry Fest to Father Christmas, we have Xmas all wrapped up at WWT Slimbridge!
We all know birds and cranberries go hand in hand – but we’re not talking turkey – and our birds definitely aren’t for Christmas dinner! Throughout December and January (From November 30th until January 26th), WWT Slimbridge, with the farmer owne
20 November 2013
Bewick’s swans arrive in the nick of time ahead of storm
With perfect timing the first Bewick’s arrived at WWT Slimbridge just ahead of Sunday’s severe stormy weather. Humbugs has a swim on the Rushy Lake after her arrival yesterday picture by Colin Butters. Staff disco
29 October 2013