News
Waterbirds listed at risk of extinction
Bewick's swans (c) James Lees WWT Waterbirds including the Bewick’s swan that features in WWT’s logo appeared on a new list of endangered European wildlife this week. The sad news follows hot on the heels of anoth
4 June 2015
Cattle - Meet the Grazing Team
Even in the present day, nothing manages a wetland habitat as well as a herd of cattle. Their duties include munching on the grasses, poaching the mud at the water’s edge, fertilizing the soil and attracting a range of insect life. By taking a minute
2 June 2015
Murky past of Britain's rarest duck revealed by Big Ben
The downfall of Britain's rarest duck, the common scoter, could be written in the murky sediment at the bottom of lochs in the Flow Country, the UK's largest expanse of wetland. To find out, scientists from WWT and UCL have been driving a giant sediment c
2 June 2015
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake Time/AM Tide/Low Avocet - 12 Lapwing - 9 Redshank - 1 Little Ringed Plover - 2 Oystercatcher - 2 & 2 chicks Common Tern - 64 Black-headed Gull - 8 Gadwall - 8 Swift - 8 Shoveler - 4 Wigeon - 2 Shelduck - 16 & 8 chicks &n
30 May 2015
Hare Showdown - Boxing Match
For knockout views of hares, the open landscape of the Fens is hard to beat. From racing across the flat land at up to 45kph to throwing punches at one another, these fast feisty mammals are really captivating. Our volunteer coordinator Tony can’t w
28 May 2015
Moths Vs Bats - A Wildlife Arms Race
Did you know that there are over 150,000 species of moth in the world? We took a look at some of the species we found on the reserve with our warden Louise. https://youtu.be/0jR5z-hJTG4
25 May 2015
Wetland hope among awful nature report
Conservation success story - a Great Bittern at WWT Wetlands and grasslands are Europe’s most deteriorating landscapes, but there is hope that the trend can be reversed. That’s the findings of a new European Commi
20 May 2015
Royal support for drains that "work with nature"
(c) Dan Marsh / Flickr WWT’s President HRH Prince Charles has been telling BBC1 viewers about the benefits of sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). SuDS include features like green roofs, ponds and soakaways that cap
19 May 2015
WWT Conservation Director makes BBC "Power List"
WWT’s Director of Conservation, Debbie Pain, has been named as one of the top 50 most influential conservation heroes in BBC Wildlife magazine’s “Wildlife Power List”. Debbie was included in the Power List partly due to her pioneering work to rese
14 May 2015
Today's Highlights
Common sandpiper Avocet chicks Oystercatcher chicks Redshank chicks Lapwing chicks Gargany Peregrine
13 May 2015
Wildlife laws under threat - you can help
This otter and other rare wildlife in the UK are protected by law from being killed. We take it for granted. But amazingly, right now that law is being reviewed by a small team of civil servants in Brussels. It’s the biggest secret in Europe. But you ca
12 May 2015
Do something fun to fight climate change
WWT...using bunting to fight climate change! If you’ve never wanted to go to a rally before, here’s a chance to be part of one that’s really fun but also really important! WWT are part of the Climate Coalition,
11 May 2015
Save Our Waters – a big thank you
Hang on, that reservoir's emptying...low water levels can affect water quality and wildlife health WWT supporters and staff are among more than 900 people who sent an important message to government that we love our w
11 May 2015
Power up for World Migratory Bird Day
Big and red and hangs on power lines at Martin Mere to warn birds. The spiral that is, not Tom Clare our wonderful warden... More of our homes are being powered in a bird-friendly way due to WWT and its supporters. Th
8 May 2015
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake/Tide Low/Time - AM Avocet - 14 Lapwing - 16 Oystercatcher - 3 Grey Heron - 28 Common Tern - 6 Lesser Black Backed Gull - 1 Shoveler - 6 Shelduck - 16 Coot - 2 Saline Lagoon Oystercatcher - 2 Shelduck - 1 Other Birds Around Site Blackcap - Wader
4 May 2015