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Ducks are disappearing from our seas – WWT calls for international action

Numbers of seven species of sea duck have dropped by up to 65% in Northern Europe in the last 15 years, including some that winter off the UK’s coasts, particularly long-tailed duck and velvet scoter. The mysterious nature of sea … Continue reading

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Save ethically and support WWT with Triodos Bank

Do you want to save money and help a cause you really believe in? You can now through a new partnership between WWT and Triodos Bank With Triodos Bank you can save money ethically, earn interest and help the Wildfowl … Continue reading

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There’s never been a better weekend to get a water butt

It’s raining, it’s pouring, but there’s a drought…. so collect as much water as you can while the old man is snoring. Much of England is in drought. The current rainy weather is welcomed by wildlife, farmers and gardeners alike, … Continue reading

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Ducklings signal hope for world’s rarest bird

Peter Cranswick, Head of Species Recovery writes: The Madagascar pochard, arguably the rarest bird in the world, has bred successfully in captivity, building hope that it can be saved from extinction. Eighteen pochard ducklings are currently being reared at the … Continue reading

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Scott’s forgotten legacy that goes on inspiring generations

The grandchildren of Polar explorer Captain Falcon Scott today marked the 100th anniversary of his death with an appeal for today’s heroes to inspire future generations. On 29 March 1912, Captain Scott wrote to his wife as he lay dying … Continue reading

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Today’s planning announcement still leaves wetlands at risk

Communities must keep up their guard to protect wetlands Responding the National Planning Policy Framework published today, WWT Chief Executive Martin Spray has praised the government on some counts for listening to the concerns of the environment sector but warned … Continue reading

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Top Gun of the bird world goes LIVE!!

The first egg laid by a pair of Peregrine falcons nesting on the roof of a Fulham hospital, just a short flight from their daytime haunt at WWT London Wetland Centre, has been captured for the first time in high … Continue reading

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£300,000 initiative to turn school grounds into wildlife oases

Sustainable drainage systems improve the environment and help students learn Thousands of pounds funding has been announced to adapt school buildings and grounds to soak up rainfall and create wildlife-rich wetlands that mimic the natural water cycle and help to … Continue reading

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UK’s largest new wetland to be created in Somerset

Innovative approach improves flood protection and creates new habitats Planning permission has been granted to create one of the UK’s largest areas of new wildlife habitat on the Steart Peninsula in Somerset. The Environment Agency and the Wildfowl & Wetlands … Continue reading

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Nominate your favourite wetland. Reward a hero and win a day with a warden.

WWT are looking for the unsung wetland heroes of the UK. We’re proud of the wetlands we manage, but hundreds more small wetlands exist with the support of the communities that live around them. We want to raise up and … Continue reading

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