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WWT response to Environment Bill
WWT welcomes the speedy reintroduction of the Environment Bill into Parliament today, however this vital legislation must go further than simply bridging the gap in environmental protection and oversight that we have enjoyed as a Member State of the EU.To
30 January 2020
WWT Snapshot - January 2020
Here’s the latest snapshot of just some of the wetland conservation work that’s been possible in the last few months due to your support for WWT. Around the world In Madagascar, where we’ve reared and released 21 Madagascan pochards, we’re d
27 January 2020
Welney Sightings - 20/01/2020
Due to high water levels on the Ouse Washes the largest number of birds to see are diving ducks in the day and swans from dusk. Lady Fen is providing the greater variety of birds with fantastic views from the visitor centre.
20 January 2020
Cattle Egret on the Long Ground
The rather sporadic Cattle Egret made another brief appearance on the reserve today, it was seen in the Long Ground Pool adjacent to the Canoe trail.Rushy HideThe female Goldeneye returned this afternoon. 80+ Bewick' Swans, the Pochard x Ferruginous Duck
7 January 2020
Rails and Harriers
We have been treated to fantastic views of two Water Rail under the bird feeders in the Peter Scott Trail and up to four Hen Harriers at the Saltcot Merse Observatory!Two male and two ringtail Hen Harriers have been regularly hunting over the saltmarshes.
3 January 2020
Start of winter brings first 'swanfall' at WWT Slimbridge
More than 50 swans have arrived at Slimbridge heralding the arrival of winter.
9 December 2019
Invasive plant species runs out of time after WWT hero stops it from reaching nature reserve
Slimbridge scientist has banished Himalayan Balsam from the canal during his lunchtime running sessions.
5 December 2019
WWT Arundel’s Centre Manager Tim McGregor talks birds, humans and the wonder of wetlands
Centre Manager Tim McGregor reveals what it's like to be at the helm of WWT Arundel.
2 December 2019
Today's sightings - 26/11/2019
Sightings for Tuesday 26th November 2019
26 November 2019
2 for 1 admission to WWT centres for National Lottery players
This November get up close to stunning wetland wildlife thanks to The National Lottery!
21 November 2019
Good news for Godwits
Hundreds of school children from across the Fens have been inspired to get involved with Project Godwit. More than 500 “Godwit Guardians” have signed up to an innovative scheme, which allows them to pick a godwit and then follow its progress as it makes
12 November 2019
WWT Snapshot October 2019
Here’s a snapshot of just some of the wetland conservation work that’s been possible in the last three months due to your support for WWT. Around the world In Iceland, we’ve downloaded data from tags attached to Greenland white fronted geese e
30 October 2019
The leucistic goose – giant flocks and the glorious glitches within them
Barnacle geese visit the Solway each year in their thousands and amongst the flock are a handful of rare birds that are a result of a genetic flaw.
28 October 2019
'Rice breast' prevalent in wildfowl, new research shows
Peer-reviewed research, coming from a joint British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) survey, has found the wildfowl disease sarcocystosis is both more prevalent and more widely distributed than previousl
21 October 2019
How Sir Peter Scott saved the nene goose, using conservation techniques we still use today
How did Sir Peter Scott save the nene goose and what are the pioneering breeding techniques WWT uses today to continue his legacy, saving species across the planet? Our story starts back in the 1950s, on Hawaii.
18 October 2019