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Tiny transmitter's giant role in saving the 'spoony'
A tiny transmitter on a tiny bird is helping conservationists in their bid to save a Critically Endangered species from extinction. Now the world’s smallest satellite tag is helping researchers to build up a picture of the migration patterns of Spoon-bill
21 November 2016
Latest Sightings - 21st November
A cold but crisp morning with the reserve covered in a thick frost. These conditions have brought large numbers of wildfowl onto the reserve with 108 Whooper Swans present for the morning feed and 640 Wigeon present on the Flood Ground. Also not one but t
21 November 2016
Today's Sightings
Whooper Swan Mute Swan Teal Wigeon Golden Plover Curlew Ruff Dunlin Black-tailed Godwit Peregrine Marsh Harrier Snipe Pintail Barn Owl Cranes x4 at Friends Hide
16 November 2016
“Swan woman” flying again after injury but heartbroken by news of swan death
“Human swan” conservationist Sacha Dench from the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is flying again after being injured while following rare Bewick’s swans on their migration from Russia. She fitted wheels to her paramotor to take pressure off he
11 November 2016
Flamingo research strikes gold for WWT
WWT Slimbridge has received its official certificate after striking gold in the annual BIAZA awards, taking the honours for best zoo research project in the UK.
9 November 2016
Lottery cash bids to solve mystery of goose decline
An endangered goose is the latest wetland bird to benefit from funds raised by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery for the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT).
7 November 2016
'Spoonies' take starring role in new C4 documentary
The Critically Endangered spoon-billed sandpiper will be stepping into the limelight this week when the first programme in a new C4 documentary series is broadcast at 7pm on Saturday. China: Between Clouds and Dreams is a new five-part series which aims t
4 November 2016
Prince of Wales celebrates WWT's 70th
The Prince of Wales met volunteers and staff at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust’s (WWT) Slimbridge headquarters to celebrate the charity’s 70th anniversary and hear about their global work. The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) creates and protect
4 November 2016
Spoonies take starring role in new C4 documentary
The critically endangered spoon-billed sandpiper will be stepping into the limelight this week when the first programme in a new C4 documentary series is broadcast at 7pm on Saturday.
4 November 2016
Recent sightings - 4th November
The following sightings were recorded today by Toni Castello, warden, at low tide. Estuary - visible from the Brent Hide and the Limekiln Observatory Brent geese +1500, Oystercatcher +300, Curlew 25, Shelduck +200, Wigeon 60, Black-headed gull +250,
4 November 2016
Parliament pushes back on flood defence
SuDS capture rain naturally. This image is from WWT and RSPB's guide to SuDS (c) naturebureau.co.uk Today, the EFRA Select Committee has reasserted the will of Parliament to insist once more that the Government
2 November 2016
Farmer Richard takes top wetland award
Award presentation: Richard with Carl Sayer, left, and Martin Spray, right. A farmer hailed as ‘a conservation stalwart of the very best kind’ has been honoured with a national award for wetland creation. R
31 October 2016
Help fight ‘rice breast’ duck disease
The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) and the British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) are calling on members to be vigilant in the fight against ‘rice breast’ disease in ducks.
31 October 2016
Great Repeal Bill part 2: a new #naturealert?
New doubt has been cast on the Prime Minister’s assurance that a Great Repeal Bill will transfer the body of EU law into UK law, creating new uncertainty for environmental protection. The Government can still achieve its laudable ambition to be the fir
25 October 2016
Wildlife sightings - 23/10/2016
a.m. Tide level: high Wader Lake Curlew 1 Grey heron 2 Redshank 67 Lapwing 23 Black headed gull 24 Herring gull 1 Black tailed godwit 9 Eurasian teal 46 Kestrel (female) 1 Saline Lagoon Curlew 1 Eurasian Teal 7 Jay 1 Hawthorn Wood Great spotted woodpecker
23 October 2016