Washington news
Fill your summer with flying colours at Dragonfly Festival
This summer sees the return of the vibrant Dragonfly Festival to WWT Washington Wetland Centre - back and more colourful than ever for 2026! Dragonflies are the oldest winged insects on earth and these fascinating ancient creatures have been soaring thro
1 July 2026
Data Dive - July
Discover the history of our fluttering visitors in our butterfly-filled July Data Dive
1 July 2026
Meet The Team: Melissa Young - Biodiversity Volunteer
With almost 15 years of volunteering for WWT Washington under her belt, Melissa Young has become an integral part of our wetland family. From habitat management, to surveying, to public events – she’s helped us with it all! Read her blog to see what
24 June 2026
How our animals keep their cool in hot weather
With the current scorching temperatures and more sunshine on its way, a question we often get asked is how do we keep our animals cool? To help them cope with heat more easily, our birds and otters do have some natural adaptations. But we also like to
22 June 2026
Spring Wildlife Highlights at Washington Wetland Centre
Spring has brought a burst of colour and activity to Washington Wetland Centre. As the weather warms, the reserve is full of wildlife for visitors to enjoy, from butterflies and orchids to busy breeding birds.
19 June 2026
Celebrating our wetland superstar dads
Father figures exist in many forms and the natural world is full of wonderful examples of dedicated dads at their most loving, protective and nurturing. This Father’s Day we pay homage to some of our wetland superstar patriarchs and give thanks to all
17 June 2026
Spring Training at WWT Washington Wetland Centre
Our team have 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
New Flamingo Aviary at WWT Washington
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