News
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
Today's Sightings
Wader Lake/Tide - very low/Time - AM Roseate Tern - 1 Common Tern - 29 Avocet - 14 Black tailed Godwit - 1 Dunlin - 1 Lapwing - 16 + 2 chicks Redshank - 4 Oystercatcher - 2 Pied Wagtail - 1 White Wagtail - 1 Grey Heron - 17 Gadwall - 4 Shoveler - 5 Sheldu
1 May 2015
Jack Snipe & Common Tern
A Jack Snipe was reported from Woodend Marsh today, at the far side, also 2 Dunlin and 2 Common Sandpiper here as well as 6+ Ruff including a breeding plumage male bird. Display flighting Little Ringed Plover over the Mere. At least 4 Mediterranean Gulls
24 April 2015
WWT helps farmers to stop losing nutrients
You can see how a treatment wetlands turns liquid waste into lovely wildlife habitat at Slimbridge Wetland Centre Farmers and farm advisors in England can benefit from a new guide to help them use constructed wetland
22 April 2015
Frogs - Mating
These pairs of frogs have congregated in the sunshine to mate and produce frogspawn. Keep an eye out across the Ouse Wetlands for frogspawn as they start to develop into tadpoles. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXgYXmag1go Footage by Susie Haynes
21 April 2015
Water Vole - Taking a Swim
Water Voles have suffered dramatic decline in the last hundred years, partly due to the introduction of American Mink. However this little Water Vole is doing very well and can be seen swimming to collect food from the other side of the pond. https://www.
21 April 2015