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Reptiles Undercover!

Posted on 1st February 2012 by WWT London

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 February Slither over to WWT London Wetland Centre this half term and enter the fascinating world of reptiles. All weekend there will be snakes, lizards and many more for you to meet up close. Learn … Continue reading →

Winning snap! A hunting lizard wins a prize for a wildlife photographer

Posted on 25th January 2012 by WWT London

Saut Hutabarat has won a WWT Photography competition People's Choice prize with this striking photo of a hungry lizard. Visitors to the WWT photography competition website voted this image as the winner for the autumn heat of the contest in … Continue reading →

Start your New Year bird watching with an expert

Posted on 9th December 2011 by WWT London

Sunday 1 January, 2012        9.45am Join a warden at WWT London Wetland Centre for a one hour walk as he helps you identify as many bird species as possible.  For keen bird watchers it's the ideal opportunity to get their … Continue reading →

PORTRAITS fashion to feathers

Posted on 25th November 2011 by WWT London

Justin de Villeneuve photographic exhibition at London Wetland Centre An elegant new exhibition – PORTRAITS fashion to feathers – at WWT London Wetland Centre pairs images of models and rock stars with exotic birds and highlights some striking similarities. Iconic … Continue reading →

Miracle mallards: ducklings hatch in November

Posted on 18th November 2011 by WWT London

A mallard at London Wetland Centre has hatched a clutch of 11 ducklings, about six months later (or perhaps earlier?) than usual. The ducklings, which should have made an appearance sometime between April and June, are enjoying the winter sunshine … Continue reading →

Paddling peregrines and baffled daffodils at WWT London Wetland Centre

Posted on 15th November 2011 by WWT London

The warm winter weather has caused a flurry of unseasonal activity at WWT London Wetland Centre. Temperatures of 16C and clear blue skies proved too much for a couple of peregrines which were seen paddling, up to their breasts, off … Continue reading →

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust celebrates 65 years

Posted on 10th November 2011 by WWT London

One of the world's largest wetland conservation organisations celebrates its 65th anniversary today (10 November). The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has saved species, pioneered scientific research and helped governments and communities reap widespread benefits from wetlands. Since its formation at … Continue reading →

Last chance to enter - autumn heat in photography competition draws to a close

Posted on 2nd November 2011 by WWT London

Autumn is a wonderful time for photographers. The trees put on a display of gorgeous orange, red and yellow hues and the ducks returning to the UK for the winter are dressed in their … Continue reading →

Local cricketers stump up donations

Posted on 26th October 2011 by WWT London

Ducks at Kew Cricket Club have been put to good use, helping out their feathered friends at nearby WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes.  Scoring a duck - being bowled out without scoring any runs - would normally be a … Continue reading →

Rare plant blooms again, and frogs croak their confusion

Posted on 21st October 2011 by WWT London

It is rare enough to see a Deptford Pink in bloom as these nationally scarce plants are hard to find, but to discover one blossoming into October is unheard of. These delicate pink flowers usually come out in June until … Continue reading →