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25 Mar 2020
UK wetlands throughout the seasons: spring
Spring arrives with less of a bang, and more of a gradual unfolding of life. From catkins to kingfishers to migratory birds, here's a quick guide as to what you can find in wetlands in spring. ...
12 Mar 2020
Ten wetland species that still need our help
Which wetland species need our help the most? And what can we do to save them?...
12 Mar 2020
The alternative dawn chorus: Ten quirky wetland bird calls to listen out for
Ten wonderfully quirky bird calls to listen out for around the UK's wetlands this spring time...
06 Mar 2020
Dr Julia Newth talks Greta, why science needs women and why young women need passion and a strong belief to succeed
There are three main things I think a young woman needs to flourish and succeed in a science career: confidence, resilience and a passionate belief in something. And you don't need to be good at science to contribute and make a difference. ...
04 Mar 2020
If we want to bring back farmland birds, restore a farmland pond, new research shows
Researchers have shown that restored farmland ponds contained twice as many bird species and almost three times as many birds, compared to neighbouring unmanaged and overgrown ponds. ...
11 Feb 2020
'I would love more people to see the amazing world below the surface of wetlands' - My Wild Life with Dr Hannah Robson
Dr Hannah Robson, WWT's Wetland Science Manager, talks catching ducks in your pants, why she loves invertebrates and studying poo in the name of scientific research. ...
04 Feb 2020
'I want to make wetlands healthier for people and wildlife' - My Wild Life with Dr Ruth Cromie
Dr Ruth Cromie shares with Waterlife how she finds hope, good health and inspiration in nature and young people, and how WWT is creating ‘nearby nature’ by putting wetlands into the landscape. ...
02 Feb 2020
World Wetlands Day: Protecting biodiversity
Life thrives in wetlands and by creating and managing habitats, we can improve an area's biodiversity. One of our shining examples of how we can do this on a grand scale is the Steart Marshes, a huge salt marsh reserve created in 2014...
28 Jan 2020
Why don’t birds get frozen feet? And other amazing avian adaptations
When you see waterbirds standing around in cold water, or wandering across the ice, you might wonder why they don’t get frostbite in their feet. So how do ducks, geese and swans cope with the cold weather in the winter? ...
09 Jan 2020
Photography competition 2019 - the winners
The winner, runner ups and commended photos from the 2019 Waterlife photography competition...
30 Dec 2019
How birdwatching helped me through a cancer diagnosis: An interview with Waltraud Englefield
We caught up with Waltraud Englefield, birdwatcher, nature lover and cancer survivor, to find out more about how immersing herself in nature helped her to deal with her news and improved her health and wellbeing. ...
30 Dec 2019
Winter photography tips: taking pictures when things get icy
Advice from a wildlife photographer on how to make the most of the scarce but great quality winter light, what wildlife are about, and photography techniques that enhance a winter scene. ...
30 Dec 2019
10 things to do with the kids in wetlands
Want to sell the idea of a family walk to the kids? Here are our 10 tips to whip up some enthusiasm! ...
27 Dec 2019
Why children are spending less time outside - and what we can do about it
According to a 2016 survey, 75% of children in the UK are getting less time outside than prison inmates. WWT's learning manager Mark Stead looks at why this is, and how we can get our children outside...
20 Dec 2019
Bird watching for beginners: advice for a first-time birder
To help you get the most out of your first bird watching experience, we asked Sam Walker, who recently got into birding, what advice he has for newbies. ...
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