Arundel News
Spring Wildlife Update
April has been active at WWT Arundel and the air is full of birdsong. Warblers and sand martins returned, and a pair of marsh harriers are nesting in the reedbed again this year! Mallard ducklings, greylag and Canada goslings are waddling about with co
30 April 2026
New Pelicans arrive at Arundel
Ghost, Jean and Wanda joined the flock at Pelican Cove this April.
30 April 2026
Fresh, wild families at WWT Arundel this Spring
Spring is here at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, bringing with it a delightful wave of fluffy newcomers. From mid‑March through April, volunteers and visitors have been spotting newly hatched chicks, ducklings and goslings across the wetland
27 April 2026
Squillions of spring tadpoles predict toad population boom
Conditions at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre are combining to create a boom in the site's toad population this summer. The main toad pond was desilted and improved over the winter, just in time for the over 400 toads rescued by WWT Arundel's toad patr
21 April 2026
Julia Donaldson launches spring Gozzle trail at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Julia Donaldson delighted visitors with a live reading of the freshly hatched picture book ‘Gozzle’, to launch the trail inspired by the adventures of Gozzle the gosling at WWT Arundel until May 31.
24 March 2026
Wild Signs of Spring at WWT Arundel
As soon as the days turn milder, the whole wetland landscape starts to stir.
26 February 2026
Saving Toads on the Move
WWT Arundel’s Toad Patrol is once again out on Mill Road at night, protecting migrating toads and newts as they make their annual journey back to their breeding ponds. Milder, damp weather this month has triggered the instinctive migratio
22 February 2026
National Nest Box week is Feb 14-21
Love birds? National Nest Box week starts on Valentine’s Day, 14 Feb and runs through Feb 21. Show your garden birds some love by putting up a new nest box in any outdoor space you have! Attracting birds to your green space is an easy way to connect w
14 February 2026
Habitat Boost for Migrating Toads
A project to revitalize our front ponds along the entry boardwalk for wildlife was completed this month.
27 January 2026
January Wildlife and Reserve Works
Its been an incredible start to the year with common cranes, barn owls and tons of teal.
17 January 2026
Mudfest 2026 at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
A February half‑term family event of mud, magic and messy adventure!
17 January 2026
WWT Arundel wins Silver Award for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism
On Tuesday 9 December, the team at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre proudly brought home a Silver Award for Accessible & Inclusive Tourism at the prestigious Beautiful South Tourism Awards, held at The Grand in Brighton. This recognition highlights the cen
10 December 2025
Ghost of the Reedbeds at WWT Arundel
Hen harriers have joined the evening roost in the reedbeds this winter at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre.
25 November 2025
Gifts for nature and every nature lover
Don't miss special 10% off shopping day on Saturday 6 December!
24 November 2025
Survey Shows Record Count of Sand Martins
Our sand martin colony has just recorded its most successful season yet with signs of young birds trying out the chambers.
20 November 2025