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Wildlife sightings - 29/05/19
a.m. Tide level: LowWader LakeAvocet 34 (5 chicks)Oystercatcher 4Lapwing 9Grey heron 26Shelduck 19Redshank 8Shoveler 6Common tern 124Gadwall 9Saline LagoonAvocet 2Oystercatcher 2Lapwing 2Shelduck 4Linnet 2 (pair)Hawthorn WoodSiskin 2 (1 juvenile)Robin 4 (
29 May 2019
Wildlife sightings - 28/05/19
a.m. Tide Level: MidWader LakeKestrel 2 Avocet 34 (5 chicks)Swift 15Common tern 143Little egret 1Redshank 4Gadwall 8Shoveler 10Lapwing 15Oystercatcher 4Saline LagoonOystercatcher 2Shelduck 4Black-headed gull 8Linnet 2Willow warbler 2Hawthorn WoodGreenfinc
28 May 2019
Wildlife sightings - 27/05/19
a.m. Tide Level: MidWader LakeLittle egret 1Grey heron 22Pied wagtail 1Oystercatcher 2Lapwing 9Common tern 132Avocet 32Shelduck 23Black-tailed godwit 10Gadwall 7Shoveler 6Saline LagoonJay 1Shelduck 3Black-headed gull 3Hawthorn WoodBullfinch 5Blue tit 4Rob
27 May 2019
Wildlife sightings - 26/05/19
a.m Tide Level: HighWader LakeLittle egret 2Grey heron 22Black-tailed godwit 10Gadwall 7Avocet 33Redshank 7Oystercatcher 2Common tern 150+Saline LagoonShelduck 2Lapwing 2Hawthorn WoodGreat-spotted woodpecker 1Bullfinch 5Greenfinch 2Robin 2Nuthatch 1Other
26 May 2019
Wildlife sightings - 24/05/19
a.m. Tide Level: HighWader LakeAvocet 40 + 6 chicks (brood of 4 + brood of 2)Redshank 5 + 3 chicks (brood of 2 + brood of 1)Lapwing 12 + 2 chicksOystercatcher 3Ringed plover 1Common tern 88Black-headed gull 63Lesser black-backed gull 2Jackdaw 72Shelduck 2
24 May 2019
wildlife sightings 27/04/19
a.m. high tideWader LakeAvocet 38Common sandpiperOystercatcher 4Little ringed plover 2Swallow 5Black tailed godwit 4Lapwing 19 (3 chicks)Gadwall 3 pairsShoveler 3 male/2 femaleRedshank 4Shelduck 31Saline lagoonAvocet 5Lapwing 2ShovelerOystercatcherCommon
27 April 2019
Wildlife sightings - 25/04/19
a.m. Tide Level: Mid-highWader LakeBlack-tailed godwit 8Shoveller 5Avocet 40Oystercatcher 4Little-ringed plover 1Common snipe 2Redshank 4Lapwing 13Gadwall 2Grey heron 30Common tern 2Saline LagoonAvocet 4Redshank 4Lapwing 2Shoveller 1Lesser-black backed gu
25 April 2019
Garganey pair and Jack Snipe still
Garganey pair present on the grazing marsh for the 10th day and Jack Snipe still on the wader scrape.
25 April 2019
WWT Snapshot March 2019
Thank you to all our supporters for getting behind WWT’s work to save wetlands in early 2019. February half-term week saw record numbers of visitors at our nine wetland centres across the UK. Across the week, a massive 47,000 people enjoyed a day out
2 April 2019
Seeking stories of former school visitors
WWT is appealing for stories from young nature lovers who can trace their passion back to visiting a wetland centre on a school trip.
1 April 2019
Wetlands key to ecosystem restoration
A specific wetland programme under the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration would help the world reach its ambitious goals of sustainable development, halting biodiversity loss and tackling climate change, says WWT.
22 March 2019
Go quackers this Easter
This Easter, go quackers and challenge your friends to explore our wetlands looking for our giant yellow ducks hiding among the reeds, trees and their real-life cousins. From Saturday 6 to Monday 22 April, follow our special activity cards to find where t
8 March 2019
WWT reaction to proposed goose shoot ban
A proposed ban on shooting one of England’s rarest birds is welcome, but a fundamental change in policy is needed if other vulnerable birds are to recover, says WWT.
7 March 2019
Why do flamingos dance, and what do their moves mean?
Flamingos are fascinating creatures, with their pink plumage and quirky behaviours. But have you ever wondered why they dance, and what their elaborate performances actually mean in flamingo society?
28 February 2019
Wetlands given cash injection by People’s Postcode Lottery players
Wetlands will receive a £600,000 boost this year thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The amazing players of People’s Postcode Lottery have provided WWT with more than £2 million of support over the past five years which have aided eve
7 February 2019