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Millennium Wetlands closure - Thursday 12 - Friday 20 January
Posted on 9th January 2012 by WWT Llanelli
Please note that the Millennium Wetlands area of WWT Llanelli will be closed between Thursday 12 and Friday 20 January. UPDATE 20/10/2011 – Millennium Wetlands has opened back up as planned but there will be restricted access to the following … Continue reading
Starling update - 1st January
Posted on 3rd January 2012 by WWT Llanelli
As we enter the New Year the huge numbers of starlings which have been visiting the centre each evening for their nightly roost continue to put on some very spectacular displays. Numbers are still estimated to be around the 100,000 … Continue reading
Starling update
Posted on 20th December 2011 by WWT Llanelli
Since the end of November huge numbers of starlings have staged a series of very spectacular roosting displays over the Millennium Wetlands. Every evening birds, estimated on some occasions as up to 100,000, have flown in from fields around where … Continue reading
Starling murmuration at WWT Llanelli - video
Posted on 25th November 2011 by WWT Llanelli
This fantastic video was filmed this week at WWT Llanelli by Barry Stewart. It shows tens of thousands of starlings in the sky above the centre. Visitors are currently enjoying watching the starlings forming flocks from around 3.30pm onwards.
Winners of Carmarthenshire Tourism Awards 2011
Posted on 14th November 2011 by WWT Llanelli
We are proud to announce that WWT National Wetland Centre Wales won the silver award for ‘best tourist attraction’ in Carmarthenshire and the bronze award for the ‘Sustainable Tourism’ category. The awards were organised by the Carmarthenshrie Tourist Association at a prestigious black … Continue reading
Rare flamingo hatch shines spotlight on threat to wild population
Posted on 22nd July 2011 by WWT Llanelli
Visitors to WWT National Wetland Centre Wales, Llanelli are in for a special treat over the next few weeks, as the first ever lesser flamingo chick to hatch in captivity in Wales has just been born there. The current chick, … Continue reading
New weekend activities programme
Posted on 28th November 2010 by WWT Llanelli
Plans are afoot to develop activities at weekends with an exciting programme of walks, crafts and outdoor exploration. The aim is that there will be something to please children and families as well as adult visitors. We will be starting … Continue reading
Duckling days offer half term fun
Posted on 24th May 2010 by WWT Llanelli
If you are looking for the ahhh factor this half term head for the duckling days at National Wetland Centre Wales. Visitors during the week (Saturday 29 May to Sunday 6 June) can have the chance to go on a … Continue reading
Wildlife lovers get your wellies at the ready!
Posted on 23rd April 2010 by WWT Llanelli
Enjoy a mud treatment with a difference at the National Wetland Centre Wales next month. Pull on your wellies to take part in a mud safari taking you to some of the less accessible parts of the reserve during low … Continue reading
Biking birder heading to Llanelli
Posted on 5th April 2010 by WWT Llanelli
A teacher who is cycling thousands of miles on a charity bike ride around UK bird reserves is set to reach the National Wetland Centre Wales this week. Gary Prescott, who is known as the biking birder, is undertaking the … Continue reading
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