Blog
Q&A with Birdgirl, Mya-Rose Craig
A passionate birder from a young age and now one of the UK’s youngest conservation campaigners and diversity activists, Mya-Rose Craig tells us about her hopes for the future of our planet and the joy she gets from being in nature.
2 August 2022
Making art for wetland conservation
Two pieces of art created by renowned paper artist Jessica Palmer, capturing the beauty of WWT Steart Marshes, will go up for sale to support WWT’s work
2 August 2022
Summer on our reserves
At this time of year it’s all hands on deck. Our hardworking reserve staff and volunteers are busy supporting the abundance of incredible wetland wildlife that arrives on our reserves during the summer. Discover what they’ve been up to.
4 July 2022
Become a Junior Wetland Ranger
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a real wetland ranger? Join us this summer and find out.
4 July 2022
Could our ancient floodplain meadows help turn the tide on our nature and climate emergencies?
The challenge is on. With the help of the Floodplain Meadows Partnership and a passionate bunch of volunteers we’re aiming to gather data from 1,000 hectares of floodplain grassland in the Severn and Avon Vales in a single season before the hay cut in J
2 July 2022
Celebrating WWT’s volunteers
At WWT we really couldn’t operate without our volunteers.
2 June 2022
Celebrating success at the People's Postcode Lottery Charity Gala 2022
WWT was thrilled to return to the first People's Postcode Lottery Charity Gala in Edinburgh since 2019, celebrating all that has been achieved by thousands of charities thanks to players of People's Postcode Lottery.
30 May 2022
A prescription for loneliness
Loneliness is at an all-time high. What part can our blue spaces play in providing a solution to this invisible epidemic?
12 May 2022
The magic of wetland nature
It’s been a long winter but suddenly the world is bursting with birdsong and blossom. Nature is pushing forward, waking from its long sleep and embracing the longer days. Maybe it’s time for us to do the same? Our blue spaces have an extra special draw f
27 April 2022
Migration record breakers
Bird migration is a death-defying feat, but some birds have turned this yearly event into something of an extreme sport. Here are just some of the species pushing the limits of what’s possible while migrating from their wintering to breeding grounds and
20 April 2022
World Curlew Day - guest blog by Mary Colwell
World Curlew Day on April 21 shines a spotlight on curlews around the world, it bangs the drum for them and raises awareness about their plight. It is a day to hoist the curlew flag up the flag pole and shout about them - and they need it.
7 April 2022
Surviving winter: How we give wildlife a spring start
As our overwintering birds get ready to fly back to their breeding grounds, or start to pair up and build their own nests, we take a look at some of the ways our reserve team have kept them safe and healthy over winter, to give them the best chance of br
4 April 2022
Five quacktastic tips for Easter fun with a difference
Easter holidays often mean one thing…. Easter egg hunts! Why not think outside the (egg!) box this year and enjoy our Easter Duck Trail. We know you’ll go quackers for this Easter hunt with a difference!
11 March 2022
Noticing nature: Eight practical exercises you can try to improve your mood
Mindfulness is a way to help yourself be more present, intentionally aware of everything going on around you. These short practices are to help you take a step back from your own thoughts and focus on the world around you in wetlands.
21 February 2022
How to build a nest box for birds
With natural nesting sites in decline, why not give a helping hand to your local birds by making your own nest box and putting it up in your garden. It can make all the difference and you’ll be rewarded by lots of happy birds. And don’t worry, bird
17 February 2022