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Autumn rare bird roundup at WWT: wader spectacular
Wetlands are key stopover sites for so many migrating bird species throughout the autumn. They’re the perfect place for them to rest and refuel as they make their long journeys from breeding grounds further north, down towards southerly wintering areas.
An NFM update in the Thames River Catchment
One year into the Thames Catchment Natural Flood Management Advice project and there have already been a number of successes and lessons learnt.
Flood Resilient Communities: WWT’s Expanding Role
Around 5.5 million homes and businesses are vulnerable to flooding in England. Natural flood management uses natural features in the landscape like ponds, floodplains and wet woodlands to help prevent flooding.
Top 20 rarest birds ever found at WWT sites
WWT wetlands are excellent places to find rare birds and over the years they’ve played host to some of the rarest in UK history. Almost every month, there is a new rarity to catch up with and there’s no better time to find your own, with autumn migration well underway.
Behind the scenes on our reserves
It’s the end of the summer, the air feels softer and the mornings cooler. Over the last few months our reserves have been packed with visitors, our teams busy with activities like pond dipping and meet the keeper talks.
Lucy Lapwing shares her love of mini-wetlands
Wetlands are the watery habitats such as ponds, rivers and marshes that are essential for wildlife. In fact, freshwater wetlands support more life per square kilometre than any other type of habitat. But the UK has suffered devastating wetland loss over hundreds of years. We’ve lost 75% of our wetlands in the last 300 years.
We’re in a water quality crisis: Let’s use wetlands to help us fix it!
This week, we published our new Wetlands for Water Quality route map which sets out how the UK can unlock the super powers of wetlands to help clean our water and address the water quality crisis.
10 great reasons to visit our wetland centres this summer
We hope you’re enjoying the summer holidays as much as we are! Our reserves are bursting with wildlife and buzzing with visitors. There’s so much to see and do, with plenty of adventures to be had and new experiences to discover. Whether you’re new to the wonders of wetlands or seasoned members you won’t want to miss out, come and join in the fun!
Government must not let up on its actions to improve water quality
WWT Chief Executive Sarah Fowler on why the Government needs to deliver on its promise to ensure housing developments include pollution mitigation measures and protect our waterways
Why are apex predators like otters so important for the health of our wetlands?
When we think of predators, it’s typically images of the lion stalking its prey on the African savannah that come to mind. Or maybe packs of grey wolves tracking elk across the snow in Yellowstone National Park.
Enjoy wetland adventures of imagination, inspiration and illustration this summer
Wetlands are the perfect place for adventures. With magical places to play, mysterious wildlife to discover and mesmerising places to explore, what will you uncover at our wetland sites this summer?
Why spending time near water can boost your mental health
Annie Smith and her 20 year old son who lives with autism both attended a Blue Prescribing programme at London Wetland Centre, which gave them simple ways to connect with nature daily to help boost their mental health.
Thank you to all our volunteers
At WWT we really couldn’t operate without our volunteers. Over 900 passionate and dedicated people give hours of their time to support WWT’s vital wetland conservation work.
Rare bird bonanza on WWT reserves this spring
Wetlands in spring are, let’s face it, the place to be. With migrants inbound, the sound of birdsong filling your ears and breeding season in full swing, how could you avoid it as your main destination?
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands this summer
Our wetlands are buzzing with energy at this time of year. The water seems a more vibrant blue, flowers are bright and bold and the bird song sounds louder. It’s no wonder so many artists over the years have been inspired by our watery spaces.