Slimbridge news
Our new artist-in-residence will create a real buzz!
Cath Hodsman working at her easel An artist who celebrates the beauty of the smaller things in life is WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre’s new artist-in-residence. Cotswold artist Cath Hodsman has spent years sketching
23 April 2013
Unusual nest site gives eggs-tra challenge to our duckery warden
I am not here, you can't see me!! Our duckery warden Phoebe Young has her hands busy at this time of year checking on all the young bird families in our grounds. Pheo
22 March 2013
Baby boom in time for Easter at Slimbridge
A nene and its gosling exploring the grounds at WWT Slimbridge by Dominic Heard The first Nene Chicks hatched at Slimbridge in March 2013 taken by Pheobe Young. Families wi
20 March 2013
Beautiful lamps are bright addition to wildlife gallery
Ceramic lamps featuring eye-catching wildlife designs form part of a new exhibition at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. From 3 March to 22 April there are also oil paintings by artist
15 March 2013
Geese running on Hawaiian time lay early eggs
Temperatures are still sub zero at night in many parts of the UK but for Hawaiian geese living here in Gloucestershire this seems the perfect time to get busy laying eggs. This Hawaiian goose, which is the rarest species of goose in the world, has been br
21 February 2013
Rare swans named in tribute to Gloucestershire’s Olympic heroes
Alex Gregory Alex the Swan ED Clancy Ed the swan Peter Reed
15 February 2013
TV presenter’s nationwide nature quest will take him to Slimbridge Festival of Birds
Well-known TV personalities will be attending the Slimbridge Festival of Birds this weekend (26th and 27th) The two day celebration of bird watching includes a host of speakers, shopping opportunities, bird ringing and mist netting demonstrations.
25 January 2013
Slimbridge in the snow - VIDEO
[yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fPcXfNu4L8'] Just before the snow melts we wanted to share some of the images of our birds in the snow. More vulnerable species were moved to warmer places and others were provided with hay and extra fee
23 January 2013
Evening speakers announced for Slimbridge’s Festival of Birds 2013
Waders flying at Sunset Two well-known wildlife experts will be giving evening talks as part of Slimbridge’s Festival of Birds later this month. Mark Avery Mark Avery
9 January 2013
Family of Eight Swans-a-swimming at Slimbridge!
Family of 8 Bewick's Swans fly to Slimbridge The largest Bewick’s swan family ever recorded at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire has arrived raising hopes amongst conservationists that this year has be
18 December 2012
December duckling surprise at WWT Slimbridge
Mallard with ducklings in December by James Lees A duck has hatched a brood of ducklings out of season at WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre. The wild female mallard and her offspring are creating a st
5 December 2012
Sleeping beauties attract visitors to nature reserve
Lucius and family rest after long flight taken by Colin Butters A family of rare wild swans is enjoying some much needed nap time after their epic flight to Slimbridge Wetland Centre. There was much excitement as Bewi
8 November 2012
Terry Waite to unveil new information boards at Slimbridge
Terry Waite, CBE, will unveil new information boards at the Canoe safari when he visits Slimbridge Wetland Centre next week (Saturday 27). Former hostage Mr Waite, will be representing the Romany Society as its patron, after it kindly donated money to th
17 October 2012
See the spooky side of Slimbridge at half term and Halloween
Crane Brain, Freaky Flamingo and Otterly Horrible are just a few of the creepy wetland characters who will be haunting WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre later this month. From half term to Halloween ( October 20th to 31st) children are being challenged to t
5 October 2012
Great teaching in the great outdoors is being offered to a school near you!
Fresh from being awarded top marks for its outdoor education, WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre is offering disadvantaged schools in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire free school trips to connect children with nature. Staff at the Centre were delighted when t
28 September 2012