Washington news
Spring Training at WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Our team has been busy with spring training, with staff and volunteers refreshing their skills across UTV, tractor and brush cutter use. With expert guidance and updated safety knowledge, the grounds team is ready for a safe and productive season.
10 June 2026
Exciting Improvements for Our Flamingos
A brand-new flamingo aviary is on the way, bringing better care for the birds and an even more immersive experience for visitors.
8 June 2026
Data Dive - June
Explore the records of our woodland birds in the June Data Dive
2 June 2026
Meet The Team: Kimberly Topping - Trading Manager
As WWT Washington's Trading Manager, Kim is one of the first friendly faces visitors see when they arrive at our centre - smiling as she greets people of all ages and interests and gets them set up for their perfect wetland adventure. Not a small responsi
31 May 2026
Spotted: Black Tern
A Black Tern has been spotted this morning over the wetlands, marking a rare first record for the reserve. The bird can be viewed clearly from Diageo Hide, offering visitors an unexpected chance to see a species that usually passes through on migration. B
28 May 2026
Wildlife Update from Our Reserve Warden, Michael
A burst of insect activity has taken over the reserve, from pollen‑covered bumblebees to colourful froghoppers and crowds of Hairy Shieldbugs on the Cornflower. Take a quick look at the surprising variety of wildlife Michael spotted this week.
27 May 2026
Celebrating spring migration this World Migratory Bird Day
Spring is a fantastic time of year to explore wetland nature and discover the different migratory bird species that visit us during the warmer months. Many birds reliably return to the same spots every year and make for fantastic subjects for photograp
9 May 2026
Data Dive - May
Can May shed some mid-spring light on curious data findings here at WWT Washington?
1 May 2026
Meet The Team: Kirsten Elliott - Living Collection & Grounds Keeper
For our latest Meet The Team blog we're excited to introduce you to Kirsten Elliott, our Living Collection & Grounds Keeper. Kirsten works with the wonderful wetland birds and otters in WWT Washington's animal collection and has been with us for a year.
29 April 2026
Data Dive - April
Explore the history of spring arrivals on the reserve in our April Data Dive
24 April 2026
St Mark’s Day Brings the Arrival of the St Mark’s Fly
As St Mark’s Day comes around each year in late April, one of the reserve’s most recognisable spring insects begins to make its appearance. The St Mark’s fly, known for emerging at this time, is now starting to drift across the site in noticeable nu
24 April 2026
A Woodland Awakening at the Saline Lagoon
Over the winter, our reserve warden Kate and the team has been hard at work restoring the woodland next to the Saline Lagoon and the results are already transforming the landscape. In January, armed with a scythe and supported by a dedicated group
23 April 2026
Data Dive - March
Dive into the start of spring and explore past sightings from the month of March
4 March 2026
Give birds a helping hand this National Nestbox Week
Nature is an amazing thing, but it does sometimes need a bit of a boost. Nestboxes are a great way to help your local wildlife thrive in spring, so this #NationalNestboxWeek, why not think about introducing a box to your garden? Britain’s breeding bir
12 February 2026
Data Dive - February
Take a look at what a typical February brings to our reserve with our second Data Dive
4 February 2026