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BioBlitz reveals rare plants and scarce dragonfly

Posted on 17th June 2013 by WWT Arundel

A weekend of intensive nature surveys revealed that land managed by Arundel Wetland Centre is home to rare plants and dragonflies. WWT Arundel held a BioBlitz on June 14-16 where groups of scientists, naturalists and [...]

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Bioblitz reveals rare dragonflies and plants at WWT Arundel

Posted on 17th June 2013 by WWT Arundel

Last weekend was also our first BioBlitz weekend at the reserve. British and Irish Association of Zoos promote the  BioBlitz concept encouraging zoos across the UK to find as many species of plants, insects and wildlife [...]

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The taps turn on for Arun Riverlife

Posted on 16th June 2013 by WWT Arundel

  The wetlands became wetter when staff at opened the inlet valves on Friday 7 June to refill the main lake at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Previously known as Swan Lake, it was drained to allow the silt to dry out &[...]

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Wildlife 'lounge' opened for Father’s Day

Posted on 16th June 2013 by WWT Arundel

The Arun Riverlife Discovery hide at Arundel Wetland Centre opened on June 16.  It looks more like your lounge at home than a traditional bird hide, in an attempt to appeal to novice wildlife watchers.  The hide is [...]

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It's a BioBlitz on June 14-16

Posted on 3rd June 2013 by WWT Arundel

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is holding a BioBlitz from June 14-16. BioBlitz is the latest ‘buzzword’ in native conservation – it is an intense period of biological surveying in an attempt to record all the living [...]

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Downy Duckling Days is May 25 - June 2

Posted on 20th May 2013 by WWT Arundel

Bring your little ones to meet the little ones hatching now at Arundel Wetland Centre. Downy Duckling Days runs May 25 through June 2. Children will enjoy hand feeding the wild mallard ducklings that are waddling around [...]

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Water vole family snapped moving home

Posted on 20th May 2013 by WWT Arundel

Landscape and nature photographer Davis Shawe chanced upon a water vole family moving home in the reedbed at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. David Shawe said “I always bring my gear with me on such outings. This time [...]

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See the Birds & the Bees May Bank holiday weekend

Posted on 22nd April 2013 by WWT Arundel

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is holding an Insect Fest on May 4-6 Bank Holiday weekend of crafts, trails and activities that focus on the little things in life – the insects.  Families can also watch for warblers, tits [...]

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Colourful leg ring proves nene gander is a love cheat

Posted on 14th April 2013 by WWT Arundel

New plastic rings help breeding program at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre This spring rare wildfowl at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre are sporting colourful plastic leg rings that enable staff to identify them from a distance.  [...]

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Cold spring slows wildlife

Posted on 12th April 2013 by WWT Arundel

Spring has been slow to arrive this year and it’s having an impact on Sussex wildlife. March in West Sussex was one of the coldest on record and the April Easter holidays have been only slightly warmer. The daily [...]

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