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Owls well at WWT Arundel

Owls well at WWT Arundel

There are always owls at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. In autumn and winter we see the whitewash of barn owls, revealing where they have been hunting from in the rafters of our hides. We also hear tawny owls calling while staff leave at days end. In winter

10 July 2024

Summer duckling update

Summer duckling update

The windows on the brand new Incubation & Rearing Rooms are open for visitor viewing this month.

5 July 2024

Welcome Fowler, the Big Hoot owl

Welcome Fowler, the Big Hoot owl

Swooping into WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on July 10 is “Fowler” a large owl, decorated with wetland birds by Ben Cavanagh, a mural artist and illustrator based in Littlehampton. Artist Ben Cavanagh and his creation Fowler 'Fowler' is part of T

30 June 2024

Clubtail dragonfly appears back at Arundel

Clubtail dragonfly appears back at Arundel

A club-tailed dragonfly was rescued from the water by Wetland Boat Safari guide Joel Coram at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre on Sun 2 June. This species is classified as ‘nationally notable’ as it only breeds on five UK rivers, Arun, Thames, Wey, Dee and

3 June 2024

Wardens wild walks

Wardens wild walks

As summer begins breeding season is still underway for many wild birds, but finishing for others. Here is a look at what our wardens are seeing on their walk arounds each day. Fledging Sand Martins The sand martins began returning in early April and a

30 May 2024

Black-tailed Godwit chicks mark start of world-first captive breeding project

Black-tailed Godwit chicks mark start of world-first captive breeding project

The eggs will boost critically low numbers of the UK’s breeding Black-tailed Godwit.

15 May 2024

Warden wildlife surveys

Warden wildlife surveys

Our Reserve Wardens monitor the wetlands for wildlife all year around. For us to manage the wetland wildlife population effectively, we need to know what birds, insects and animals occur onsite, how many there are of each species; where they are found an

14 May 2024

His Majesty the King to remain patron of WWT

His Majesty the King to remain patron of WWT

His Majesty the King has retained his patronage of WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, following his coronation. The Royal Household opted to conduct a review of the King's patronages following his royal highness' accession, and we are very hap

13 May 2024

New Incubation & Rearing room to open soon

New Incubation & Rearing room to open soon

Arundel Wetland Centre is home to a collection of ducks and geese that tell the story of wetlands around the world. Caring for these birds has our keepers busy year 'round but especially in springtime when nesting begins. The eggs of endangered and thr

8 May 2024

100,000 nature activities completed by primary school children

100,000 nature activities completed by primary school children

Through Generation Wild, a project spearheaded by WWT, the charity for wetlands and wildlife, 100,000 nature activities have been completed by children who traditionally have fewer opportunities to make meaningful connections with nature. Over 35,000 c

7 May 2024

Gull watching guide

Gull watching guide

What is a seagull? Gulls are familiar to us, almost too familiar - so that many dismiss all gulls as “seagulls” not realizing the huge variety of species and sizes of gulls. Gulls are commonly seen on wetlands, and in urban areas, especially along our

4 May 2024

Super 6 for families this May

Super 6 for families this May

There is so much wonderful wildlife to see and activities to try during a family visit to Arundel Wetland Centre in May! With families of goslings, ducklings and chicks dotted about flowers in bloom and butterflies on the wing, there's lots to see, hear a

1 May 2024

WWT announces singer David Gray as its latest ambassador

WWT announces singer David Gray as its latest ambassador

David Gray, whose album White Ladder is one of the biggest sellers of the 21st century, has long supported wetlands and its wildlife, in particular the red-listed Eurasian Curlew, and is a committed supporter of the work of WWT. Explaining why he has b

1 May 2024

WWT unites with wildlife and climate campaigners in what could be the biggest ever march for nature

WWT unites with wildlife and climate campaigners in what could be the biggest ever march for nature

WWT is urging everyone who cares for nature to unite and march through London to Parliament Square on Saturday 22 June, with a simple demand to all political parties: Restore Nature Now. This legal demonstration aims to be the biggest gathering of peop

24 April 2024

Breeding season for the WWT Arundel collection

Breeding season for the WWT Arundel collection

The breeding season is underway! Head Keeper Sam McKinlay and the Collection Team of Keepers are busy keeping a watchful eye on the birds in our WWT collection of threatened and endangered birds they care for at Arundel Wetland Centre. New Incubation a

16 April 2024