Wetland Bug Hunt
Enjoyed the Wetland Bug Hunt at WWT sites? Want to find out more about the creepy crawly world of insects? Read on to find out how to welcome insects at home.
As Lloyd discovered on his journey to the bug hotel, wetlands are full of insects that are vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems. From pollinating plants to recycling nutrients, insects keep our wetlands bursting with nature.
Fact or Fiction?
Discover the truth behind those insect questions that have really been ‘bugging’ you with zoologist and wildlife TV presenter Yussef Rafik.
Create your own mini wetland
One of the best ways to encourage more insects into your own garden or outside space is to create a wetland. Think you need lots of space to have wetlands at home? Wrong! You can build a mini wetland in something as small as a washing up bowl, or at the bottom of a drainpipe. Use our handy guide to get tips and tricks for creating your own mini-wetland at home.
Colouring in
Download these Lloyd of the Flies colouring in sheets to print and complete at home.
Zoom in
Insects may be small but when you look closely they are complex colourful creatures, covered in hairs, scales and multiple eyes! In this series of videos Geraint Radford, Macro photographer, shares tips on how to photograph insects in your garden or local green space.
Tell us what you think
Enjoyed the Wetland Bug Hunt at WWT sites? We’d love to know how you got on. Complete this short survey and let us about your experience.
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In a world full of challenges, we’re on a mission to restore wetlands and unlock their power. Because when wetlands thrive, so do we.