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August wildlife update
Three juvenile kingfishers were spotted and two were photographed by regular visitor Mike Jerome on Sat 3 August. This is the second brood from the pair that nested in hole #5 in the bank on the Arun Riverlife lagoon this year. These youngsters still have
12 August 2024
Amazing August wildflowers
This riot of colour is bloomin' marvellous this month.
12 August 2024
Top Tips for Summer
Exploring our wetlands during the summer is exciting at the best of times, but plan your day out alongside some of our fun hands-on activities and make your visit a great one! Here's our top tips for things you can get involved in: Postcard trail S
11 August 2024
Inspired by Nature - illustrator Ben Cavanagh
Ben Cavanagh is an artist living in Littlehampton, West Sussex who specializes in big, colourful designs and characters drawn from imagination. When Ben was asked by ‘Wild in Art’ to paint an owl sculpture for this summer’s Big Hoot trail, he cho
6 August 2024
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
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
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
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
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
The eggs will boost critically low numbers of the UK’s breeding Black-tailed Godwit.
15 May 2024
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 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
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
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
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