Latest sightings

Waders, hunting raptors and fairytale fungi
As autumn deepens across the wetlands, WWT Llanelli is alive with seasonal spectacles.
20 October 2025

An unexpected Pallid Harrier, Spoonbills galore, and a late but welcome Golden-ringed Dragonfly
A beautiful bird of prey, more accustomed to the skies of Kazakhstan, may have graced us with a visit
7 October 2025

Unlicensed fishing, Curlew Sandpiper, Spoonbill, and great numbers of Black-tailed Godwit
Don't worry, this angler was a very welcome sight!
27 September 2025

Glossy Ibis, Curlew Sandpiper, and a rare Turtle Dove from above
A rather wet and windy week blessed us with some welcome surprises.
21 September 2025

Osprey, Spoonbills, 3 Record-Breaking Grey Phalaropes, and a rare Black Darter dragonfly
The monthly Wetland Bird Survey didn't disappoint!
12 September 2025

500 Roosting Swallows, Cattle Egrets, and a flypast from 3 Glossy Ibis
The lagoons are lively, and migration is in full swing.
4 September 2025

Carmarthenshire's First Temminck's Stint, Stirring Spoonbills, and a Hobby
The saline lagoons are bursting with bird activity after some big spring tides.
28 August 2025

Clouded Yellow, Spoonbill, Garganey, and an aptly named Elephant Hawk-Moth Caterpillar
Three more for the cutlery drawer!
17 August 2025

Kingfisher, Marsh Harrier, Canary-Shouldered Thorn, and a blinged-out Black-Tailed Godwit
Dive in, the kingfishers have!
10 August 2025

Barn Owl, Black-Headed Gull, Teal, and a Grass Snake on the lake!
Jesus walked on water. These guys slither
3 August 2025

Migrant Hawker, Spotted Redshank, Cattle Egret, and a group of Green Sandpipers
Little or Cattle? They sound similar enough!
27 July 2025

Emerald Damselfly, Small Red-Eyed Damselfly, Garden Warbler, and three precious Pochard ducklings
This week’s blog has been worth the wait – we promise!
20 July 2025

Pacific Golden-Plover, Elephant Hawk-Moth, White-Letter Hairstreak, and a marvellous metallic Ruby-Tailed Wasp
Bring on July!
1 July 2025

Sandwich Tern, Southern Hawker, Hazel-Leaf Roller Weevil, and some scruffy Swallow chicks
June keeps rolling on - like a weevil!
29 June 2025

Wolf Spider, Great White Egret, Kingfisher, and a scary-looking Scorpion Fly
Just a picture is enough to make you itch!
22 June 2025