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Castle Espie News

Castle Espie through the Lens

Posted on 12th January 2012 by WWT Castle Espie

Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Centre, WWT, located in Comber, County Down, has named the four regional winners in the autumn heat of its nationwide photography competition. From the abstract to the arty; keen photographers in and around County … Continue reading →

Castle Espie 'Here Comes Santa' Prize Winner

Posted on 30th December 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT), were delighted to host Santa and his team of helpers last weekend with over 250 children from across the province eagerly waiting to meet the man himself.  Families enjoyed a day of magical … Continue reading →

Enter the WWT photography competition

Posted on 3rd November 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

From shovelers at Slimbridge to Brent geese at Castle Espie (pictured) - the entries into the autumn heat of the WWT 2011-2012 Photography Competition are flooding in. As we hit the halfway mark of the autumn heat of the competition, there are … Continue reading →

WWT Castle Espie to host local photographic competition

Posted on 3rd November 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

One of the highlights of the local camera club photographic competition scene will take place on 18th November (7.30pm) when Castle Espie Wildlife Wetlands Centre near Comber, Co.Down, will be the host venue for the annual Roy Finlay Memorial Natural … Continue reading →

Brents arrive at Castle Espie

Posted on 24th October 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

We are gearing up for October here at Castle Espie Wetland Centre and, with the arrival of the brents and an early visit from whooper swans, Autumn is upon us. Brent goose numbers are building with nearly 14,000 on the … Continue reading →

The duckery tour begins . . .

Posted on 7th June 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

Ducklings hatching at this time of year make Castle Espie Duckery Tours a day out to remember. With the largest captive bird collection anywhere in Ireland, you will see many breeds which you quite simply, won't see anywhere else! Every … Continue reading →

Sneak behind the scenes at BBC Wild Week Live at Castle Espie - Day 5… The Finale!

Posted on 28th May 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

Well what a week it's been here at Castle Espie and what a fantastic hour long finale to end an amazing five days. We started with 6km of cable at the beginning of the week and now the BBC have … Continue reading →

Sneak behind the scenes at BBC Wild Week Live - Castle Espie Day 4

Posted on 27th May 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

Last night's penultimate programme saw Kerry, our blue tit family and, of course, Dot the undisputed stars of the show once again. Although a stiff north-westerly made May feel like March, the benefit of on-site bird hides gave shelter from … Continue reading →

Sneak behind the scenes at BBC Wild Week Live - Castle Espie Day 2

Posted on 27th May 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

Two shows in now and we're all getting in our stride here at Castle Espie, positively revelling in our "as seen on TV" status! Another fantastic live programme last night, with thankfully calmer winds and no rain this time…fingers crossed … Continue reading →

Sneak behind the scenes at BBC Wild Week Live - Castle Espie Day 3

Posted on 26th May 2011 by WWT Castle Espie

Well, Tuesday's brief reprieve in the weather hasn't really held as much as we'd have liked. The blustery winds returned and grey skies prevailed for much of yesterday (Wednesday) but that wasn't going to dampen the mood – at at … Continue reading →