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11 easy things you can do to improve your bird ID
Picture this. You’re taking your new binoculars out for a spin around your local wetland and you find an interesting looking bird. It’s not one you’ve seen before. But in the back of your mind you think you might have seen it in a book. Or it’s got some features you at least recognise from another birding outing.
A summer of wildlife on our reserves
Our dedicated reserve teams have been tirelessly maintaining and enhancing our vital wetlands, creating thriving habitats for both our resident wildlife and visiting species.
Your summer of wonder starts here
Dive into a summer full of head-turning wildlife encounters and wondrous new experiences in nature’s coolest playground.
Restore Nature Now was just the beginning
With over 60,000 people and 350 groups represented, Restore Nature Now could well have been the biggest demonstration for nature and climate the UK has ever seen. But for wetlands, it marked the start of something bigger. It’s time to speak up.
Enjoy a wildflower summer
Don’t miss the beautiful wildflowers at our centres this summer.
11 easy tips to improve your dragonfly ID skills this summer
We’ve all been there, right? A bright summer’s day, strolling around your favourite wetland and a dragonfly zips past. As your eyes try to follow where it went, you notice other dragonflies perched up in the long grasses. Or are they damselflies? And why so many different patterns and colours?
First steps towards a brighter future
Spring is in full swing now, soft green growth underfoot, bursts of colourful wildflowers and chirps and squawks of new life. This year some of that new life signals the first major milestone for one of our newest projects, Godwit Futures. This programme, funded by Natural England, aims to save an incredibly vulnerable population on the brink of extinction. The class of 2024 just hatched earlier this month and are taking their first steps towards a brighter future.
12 tips to spot an otter in the wild
Beautiful and playful, wild otters are notoriously hard to see. Find out how you can improve your chances of spotting this elusive predator.
Top 5 migratory birds to look out for on our reserves
At this time of year thousands of birds make an epic 4,000 mile journey from sub-Saharan Africa to the UK. Along the way they cross the largest subtropical desert in the world.
Top 10 tips to spot a kingfisher
How can you improve your chances of spotting the kingfisher’s elusive flash of blue and orange?
How nature helps bring acceptance of life’s ups and downs
Sophie attended a Blue Prescribing workshop at London Wetland Centre. She signed up to help her come to terms with a diagnosis of a neurological disorder which was having a huge impact on both her physical and mental health. She says connecting with nature has given her the confidence to face the future with hope and acceptance.
Top 5 spring activities for families at WWT wetland centres
Looking to wow your family this spring with fun, nature themed adventures? You’re guaranteed a fantastic day out at our stunning wetland centres.
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.
11 top wetland bird plumages
Spring is with us, meaning it’s the best time to keep an eye out for the finest plumage wetland birds have to offer. They’ll be courting and breeding this season and that means showing off. So we thought we’d count down some of our ‘best in-show' and give you some pointers on what to look out for.
Winter wildlife worth getting out for
You might feel like hibernating, but it’s a great time to get out and enjoy nature. Here are some of our favourite winter wildlife sightings worth pulling on your wellies for.