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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 and [...]

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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 average[...]

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New feed bay opens at WWT Arundel

Posted on 12th April 2013 by WWT Arundel

This spring families can get nose-to-beak with ducks, geese and swans from around the world in the new World Wildfowl feed bay at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. The new enclosure allows families to feed wildfowl, some who [...]

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New nene goslings at WWT Arundel

Posted on 26th March 2013 by WWT Arundel

On March 18 four nene (Hawaiian) goslings hatched at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, the first goslings born on the reserve this spring. The four grey goslings and their parents have been moved into the outdoor duckery to [...]

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Ducks need your plant donations

Posted on 23rd March 2013 by WWT Arundel

WWT Arundel is asking gardeners to donate plants this spring to replace those lost during the winter floods. Heavy rains created minor floods on parts of the reserve, turning areas to mud and drowning plants. The birds of[...]

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Novices & pros will enjoy Arundel Birdwatching Weekend

Posted on 18th March 2013 by WWT Arundel

WWT Arundel Wetland Centre and Viewpoint Optics announce the first Arundel  Birdwatching Weekend on March 23 & 24.  The weekend of  infomation and workshops  boasts exhibitors like Zeiss Sports Optics, Swarovski, [...]

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Child's plea for penguins will follow in the footsteps of Captain [...]

Posted on 12th February 2013 by WWT Arundel

A letter written by six-year old Joe Hill of Alresford, Hampshire is on its way to Antarctica as part of a Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust competition to inspire future generations to get close to nature and protect our [...]

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Families find Aliens & Invaders this Feb half-term

Posted on 11th February 2013 by WWT Arundel

Families will find nature's Aliens and Invaders during February half term at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre.  Discover some of the alien wildlife that has made its home in the UK and learn about the invading plants in our [...]

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WWT staff save black-necked swans eggs in wild winter weather

Posted on 11th February 2013 by WWT Arundel

Arnie and Lara, the black-necked swan pair at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, produced 6 eggs during the weeks of snow, rain and ice at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre in January.  The first snowfall at Arundel Wetland Centre was [...]

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