Arundel News
Whips enlarge dormice habitat
Project aided by grant from South Downs National Park Authority A row of small sticks in plastic tubes lines a quarter-mile of Mill Road between WWT Arundel Wetland Centre and the Black Rabbit pub. These are wooden 'whips' will transform into a vibrant he
29 May 2012
Teacher's Open Day at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
Tour the reserve and preview the education sessions on Sunday 27 May. WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is holding an Open Day for teachers on Sunday 27 May from noon - 3 pm. Teachers can register in advance to visit the reserve for a tour and a preview of the e
18 May 2012
Volunteer Day is May 26 at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is holding a Volunteer Day on May 26 to showcase the wide variety of volunteer positions available at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve. “Arundel Wetland Centre is a charity and we rely on the generous support of volunte
30 April 2012
Nice weather for ducks
Rain welcomes the newly hatched ducklings, goslings and cygnets at Arundel Wetland Centre Although we despise the downpours, it’s been ducky weather for the newly hatched youngsters at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Downy Duckling Days on the May Bank hol
30 April 2012
Early Morning Expeditions at Arundel Wetland Centre
Early Birds & Boats and the Early Morning Photography workshops are two new events starting this spring at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Either of these early expeditions are a great way to begin your day. The Early Morning Photography Workshops allow y
16 April 2012
Sand Martin Soundtrack #1 on WWT iTunes
This sound system is for the birds! WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is broadcasting the shrieks of a busy sand martin colony to attract the migrating martins to the artificial nesting banks on the reserve. “It’s probably a bit louder than an actual colony
14 April 2012
Ducky companion saves blue Jerry from a lonely life
Jerry the New Zealand blue duck lived alone at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, the only one of his kind left in the UK. Young Jerry had paired with Cherry, the last UK female blue duck at Arundel, when he first arrived from WWT London in 2008. Cherry proved
5 March 2012
Arun Riverlife Project to restore views and habitats at WWT Arundel
Here is Paul Steven's Wildlife Sightings column from Feb 9, 2012. Read Paul's column each week in the Observer series of newspapers in West Sussex When he designed WWT Arundel Wetland Centre, Sir Peter Scott’s original vision was for visitors in the mai
10 February 2012
Winging in the rain
Wildlife Sightings column Jan 24, 2012 by Paul Stevens. (appearing Feb 02, 2012) Read Paul's column every week in the Chichester Observer, Bognore Regis Observer and Midhurst & Petworth Observer. Arriving to work at Arundel Wetland Centre this morn
3 February 2012
Magpie mansions save sensitive soles
New shelters fight frosty feet for wildfowl from warmer climates Ducks and geese from warmer climates can fight frosty feet this winter inside new homes at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre. Australian mapgpie geese and Indian white-faced whistling ducks have
3 February 2012
Take a Trip to the South Pole during February half term
Walk in the (snow)shoes of Antarctic explorers, past and present, during Exploration & Discovery Week this February half term. To celebrate the centenary of the Scott Antarctic expedition, WWT Arundel Wetland Centre is taking families back in
25 January 2012
Win a Romantic Nature Date this February
Visit the lovebirds at Arundel Wetland Centre in February to win a boat ride, lunch and wine. Black-necked Swan by Graham Maples In February our hearts and minds turn to gifts to express our love. Will it be flowers,
25 January 2012
Nature unbalanced: cold snap could halt spring symptoms
Wildlife Sightings column January 10, 2012 by Paul Stevens Flowering hawthorn You can read the weekly column by Paul Stevens, the Grounds Manager for WWT Arundel Wetland Centre each Thursday in the Chichester Observer
17 January 2012
See the Stars at Arundel Wetland Centre
WWT Arundel Wetland Centre hosts a Stargazing Evening with Astronomia, as part of the BBC Stargazing LIVE event On the evening of Tuesday 24 January, Arundel Wetland Centre is hosting an indoor talk and outdoor telescope session with Astronomia telescope
9 January 2012
Starling spectacle back at WWT Arundel
After an absence of two years, a large group of starlings have been arriving at WWT Arundel Wetland Centre to roost overnight in the reed beds. The huge flock of starlings has been enthralling afternoon visitors to the nature reserve. The birds arrive at
23 December 2011