News
Spring rarities at WWT centres
As spring has progressed we’ve been seeing an increasing number of rare bird visitors to our reserves. The months of April and May are great for spotting returning migrants from Africa and other hot climes. Birds are also busy singing to attract mates
3 May 2011
WWT names Bewick's swan pair William and Kate after royal couple
Known for their lifelong monogamy, a pair of swans is the latest honour bestowed on the royal couple. Staff at WWT have been gripped with wedding fever and knowing that the couple have asked for no gifts and have a passion for conservation, we have named
28 April 2011
Easter eggs to boost crane numbers in England
A clutch of very special Easter eggs arrived at WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire this morning – 14 common crane eggs from Germany. Some are hatching now and the rest are expected to hatch over the Easter weekend, making them some of the most signific
21 April 2011
Early birds catch the dawn chorus
International Dawn Chorus Day, on 1 May, is the worldwide celebration of nature's daily miracle. Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust centres across the country are offering a unique opportunity to enjoy their wonderful wildlife reserves before daybreak as we cele
21 April 2011
Kate Humble birding book to benefit WWT – 25% discount for our supporters
A new book on birdwatching by Springwatch presenter Kate Humble and WWT Slimbridge warden Martin McGill will go on sale on Wednesday 27 April. All royalties from the book will go to WWT and a special introductory offer will give those purchasing the book
12 April 2011
Heritage Lottery Fund wants your views on the future of our heritage
What matters to you most about the UK’s heritage? Perhaps it’s the upkeep of a much-loved historic park or the secure future of a local museum. Perhaps it’s your local church, an important old building or a precious landscape you feel might need he
1 April 2011
WWT reserves see first hatchlings and influx of spring migrants
Signs of spring have been popping up all around us over the last few weeks. Daffodils, butterflies and the first migratory songbirds were the first signs and, all of a sudden, we’re seeing the first ducklings and goslings hatching from their eggs at man
28 March 2011
Poll results highlight public concern over flooding and water
A new UK-wide opinion survey, commissioned by WWT, highlights growing awareness and concern about water usage and a willingness to do more to reduce flooding and help wildlife. WWT is using the survey to launch a campaign to raise awareness of how we ca
22 March 2011
Big bums a good sign for swans
As Bewick’s swans depart the UK for their annual migration to Arctic Russia, researchers at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust have been observing the size of their behinds. With Bewick’s swan numbers falling sharply, scientists are hoping to rule out
11 March 2011
Britain’s Got Wetland Talent! Marsh award
The Marsh Award for Wetland Conservation 2011 - make your nomination As the nation’s hopefuls gear up to hit our screens in Britain’s Got Talent this spring, we're looking for the unsung heroes whose real talent, for creating or looking after wetlands
8 March 2011
First signs of spring at WWT
Winter is without doubt a spectacular time to visit a WWT centre if numbers are what you’re after. Tens of thousands of ducks, swans and geese have spent the last few months with us and many of those birds are now preparing for long journeys back to the
25 February 2011
First data collected from tagged red-breasted geese
Back in January an expert team that included WWT scientists headed out to Bulgaria to catch wild red-breasted geese in the wintering grounds for the first time. The goal was to fit transmitters to a number of these endangered birds in order to track the
24 February 2011
£75k raised from latest WWT appeals
Thank you to everyone who has given to the Lady Scott Memorial Fund and the Power of 10 appeal. The Lady Scott Memorial Fund has raised £30,000 to date and this total is rising every day. The money will provide a great boost for our work with Bewick’
24 February 2011
WWT wins funding for Sarus crane reserves in Cambodia
A partnership led by WWT has been awarded funding totalling over $350,000 by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) to fully establish and conserve designated Sarus crane reserves in Cambodia. The two sites that are the focus of the project are
31 January 2011
WWT restaurants awarded Red Tractor mark of quality
All nine of the restaurants located at our wetland centres now have Red Tractor certification. The Red Tractor is an independent mark of quality that guarantees the food we are buying comes from farms and food companies that meet high standards of food
31 January 2011