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Protecting our wildlife from the oncoming c-c-cold

Posted on 3rd February 2012 by WWT Washington

At WWT Washington Wetland Centre we take the welfare of our wildlife very seriously, so our wardens are busily preparing for the predicted cold snap, making sure that we do all we can to help protect it from the elements. … Continue reading →

A whole lot of fun for a whole lot less this February half-term

Posted on 27th January 2012 by WWT Washington

Make the most of your family's time (and money!) this February half term, by taking a trip to WWT Washington Wetland Centre. With a host of fun activities planned and endless opportunities to discover more about the natural world, our … Continue reading →

Winter (or should that be spring!?) wildlife update

Posted on 25th January 2012 by WWT Washington

This morning felt, looked and sounded like spring at WWT Washington. And the sunny, relatively warm start to the day must have trigged something in our wildlife! An oystercatcher The first oystercatcher of the year arrived on Wader Lake, only … Continue reading →

Artist of the month - February

Posted on 24th January 2012 by WWT Washington

Artist Irene Hilsdon was born in North Shields and was originally inspired to take up painting by her father Larry Bedigan, who loved painting watercolours of landscapes and various views from the River Tyne. Asian short-clawed otter She joined the … Continue reading →

Winter wildlife update

Posted on 20th January 2012 by WWT Washington

The recent cold spell has seen an increase in winter visitors on site today (20 Jan). Wildlife reserve manager John Gowland said: “As I checked the water flow at the filter reedbeds, I was privileged with great views of a … Continue reading →

Lagoon pictures capture progress

Posted on 19th January 2012 by WWT Washington

The excavation of our new saline lagoon continues apace. The recent cold snap froze the muddy habitat solid, perfect conditions for the diggers to make good headway carving out the shape of the lagoon; giving it depth and width. The … Continue reading →

Cold weather makes for spectacular scenery

Posted on 18th January 2012 by WWT Washington

The recent cold snap may have had us all shivering, but it also provided some stunning photographic opportunities out on our wildlife reserve and among the exotic collection birds. Here are a couple of snaps taken by staff – one … Continue reading →

Major work begins on new saline lagoon

Posted on 4th January 2012 by WWT Washington

The excavation of WWT Washington's new saline lagoon has begun! Designed to improve the biodiversity of the area currently known as Sandpiper Ponds, the development will open up the river bank that currently edges the wildlife reserve and strengthen the … Continue reading →

New species bring a touch of the exotic this New Year

Posted on 30th December 2011 by WWT Washington

WWT Washington Wetland Centre's waterbird collection has been given a New Year boost by the arrival of some exotic new species. Colourful paradise shelduck from New Zealand, Northern pintails with distinctive pointy tail feathers and tree-nesting Australian wood ducks are … Continue reading →

North East expert's international mission to save rare birds

Posted on 23rd December 2011 by WWT Washington

Please click the links below to read local press about WWT’s mission to save the spoon-billed sandpiper from extinction, a mission which involved Boldon-born Nigel Jarrett; a former WWT Washington volunteer and now WWT’s head of conservation breeding… http://www.journallive.co.uk/north-east-news/todays-news/2011/12/21/boldon-expert-s-mission-to-save-endangered-birds-61634-29988692/ http://www.shieldsgazette.com/news/local-news/birdman_nigel_flies_to_russia_to_save_rare_species_1_4085039 … Continue reading →