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Take a walk on the wild side with WWT Arundel this June
Walking with Wildlife, 1-30 June Take a walk on the wild side this June and get an extra step closer to the wonders of wildlife with the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). By visiting WWT Arundel wetland centre during Walking with Wildlife month, visito
5 June 2011
Emergency mission to save remarkable bird from extinction
An international team of conservationists has flown out to the Russian Far East on an emergency mission to help save one of the world’s rarest birds from extinction. The spoon-billed sandpiper is a unique and remarkable bird, but its shocking drop in nu
3 June 2011
Rearing success predicted
These gorgeous African Yellowbills are one of the first broods this year to benefit from our new coop developments... After 10 hard-working years our old coops were in need of retirement, so our craftsman Paul set to with some laminated marine ply to mak
29 May 2011
Raise a glass (and cash) for geese and wetlands
WWT is delighted to announce a new way for our members and supporters to help our global conservation work and many will also be pleased to hear that it involves enjoying one of Scotland’s finest Highland single malt Scotch whiskies. Glengoyne Highland
26 May 2011
Don’t let lawless Britain become a threat to wildlife - WWT calls on supporters for help
A new Government initiative has put all of the 278 laws* protecting wildlife and the environment at risk. The recent launch of its controversial Red Tape Challenge (RTC) aims to ‘reduce the burden of regulation’ because it has ‘hurt business, doing
19 May 2011
Photos from the Flamingo Festival
A big thank you to everyone who braved Sunday's indecisive weather to join us for our Flamingo Festival! Here are a few pics from the day...
17 May 2011
North American black ducks "R" Us!
We are always chuffed when we rear NABDs, but when a well laid plan comes off it really is the icing on the cake... In 2010 in an effort to breed Koloa we put three pairs into our large communal aviary in an effort to get them feeling fruity as a commun
16 May 2011
A rare treat from the Falkland Islands...
After discovering that the Ashy-headed geese eggs are in fact infertile for the third year in a row, I have become pretty dejected about them. Beautiful as they are I cannot help but feel a bit of resentment towards a male who thinks a little dance is in
14 May 2011
Newest arrivals at the nursery...
This adorable pair of black-necked swan cygnets hatched at Waterfowl Nursery this morning and there are two more on the way. Awwwwww! Can you see one of the eggs that they came out of in our warden's hand? How on earth did they fit in there!? New Hawaiian
11 May 2011
Setting up for tonight
The Centre is a hive of activity today. A lot of people have come up from our headquarters including all the fundraising team, directors and staff from centre developments and marketing, in preparation for the official launch of the cafe and canoe safari
10 May 2011
Argentine ruddy duck hopes
We are all quietly hoping in the Duckery that 2011 may be the year for the Argentine Ruddy duck. Already we have a large clutch of fresh eggs awaiting incubation in the egg room, and a fertile egg dumped and then unfortunately predated in the aviaries. T
8 May 2011
Third week of incubation
We are entering the third week of incubation of our two osprey eggs here at WWT Caerlaverock. The eggs are incubated for an everage of 37 days and during that time our adult birds will diligently turn and rotate them regualrly to ensure even developement
8 May 2011
X-rays reveal shooting of swans despite legislation
A forty year study by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) reveals that Bewick’s swans are being shot, despite being protected by law in every country they fly through. 23% of live Bewick’s swans x-rayed for the study since 2000 had been shot. The sw
6 May 2011
Migrating geese to guide wind farm plans
The potential impact of wind farms on barnacle geese has led experts at WWT to fit GPS satellite tags to five birds to determine their precise movements as they migrate. The five tagged geese will set off on their migration from Scotland to Norway any t
3 May 2011
Spring rarities at WWT centres
As spring has progressed we’ve been seeing an increasing number of rare bird visitors to our reserves. The months of April and May are great for spotting returning migrants from Africa and other hot climes. Birds are also busy singing to attract mates
3 May 2011