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It's a joyous jubilee for wetland nature this June

It's a joyous jubilee for wetland nature this June

The days are longer and warmer, more dazzling insects are on the wing, and precious new life and signs of summer can be seen almost everywhere you look. From the swathes of bobbing oxeye daisies buzzing with pollinators - to the fluffiest, wobbliest cy

28 May 2022

The Millennium Wetlands burst into life

The Millennium Wetlands burst into life

The Millennium Wetlands are literally bursting into life this spring, as trees and hedges break into bright leaves and glorious bird song reaches a crescendo as all the local singers are joined by migratory warblers. We recently started our annual bree

17 April 2022

Projects start to pay off with Llanelli's first black-winged stilt

Projects start to pay off with Llanelli's first black-winged stilt

After months of digging, de-silting, rebuilding and clearing, our ambitious work on the Freshwater Lagoon has already begun to yield results - with our first ever black-winged stilt gracing us with its presence in April. Many of you will have noticed t

17 April 2022

Show mum some love on Mother's Day

Show mum some love on Mother's Day

There's no gift quite like spending quality time together in our wonderful wetlands.

25 March 2022

Easter Duck Trail

Easter Duck Trail

Can you 'quack the case' this Easter at WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre?

23 March 2022

Llanelli Wetland Centre Turns 30

Llanelli Wetland Centre Turns 30

A very big day, even though we couldn't celebrate this anniversary in quite the way we'd planned

17 April 2021

Spring Update From The Team

Spring Update From The Team

Find out more about what's been happening and how we are getting ready to reopen as soon as it's safe to do so.

19 March 2021

Window Into The Wetlands: Reedbeds

Window Into The Wetlands: Reedbeds

Self-care is vital at any time but these days it's more important than ever. Take a mindful break and listen to the sounds of the rustling reedbeds.

22 February 2021

Handy Livestream Bird ID Guide

Handy Livestream Bird ID Guide

Spotted an unfamiliar face at the feeder? Let our quick and easy identification guide help you get started!

18 February 2021

Virtual Wildlife Spotting

Virtual Wildlife Spotting

We know how hard life has been for everyone lately and many are missing being able to get out to their local wetlands to connect with nature. To help we've set up live cameras to share two of our favourite views.

17 February 2021

Fall for nature's spectacle this autumn

Fall for nature's spectacle this autumn

Just as wetlands offer sanctuary to thousands of animals over the colder months, they also make the perfect place to safely escape the everyday and appreciate one of nature’s greatest shows - autumn

7 October 2020

Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail

Vote to ban lead ammunition shot down again as dirty tricks prevail

Lead ban on hold yet again as last minute objection derails plans.

15 July 2020

Llanelli Wetland Centre to re-open on 15 July

Llanelli Wetland Centre to re-open on 15 July

We are pleased to announce that Llanelli Wetland Centre will re-open on Wednesday 15 July

8 May 2020

Soundlands Open Call 2019: A Warning on Climate Change and Loss of Wetlands

Soundlands Open Call 2019: A Warning on Climate Change and Loss of Wetlands

A bold new sound art installation specially commissioned for the wetland environment will be coming to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre this June.

1 March 2019

Today's Sightings

Today's Sightings

Bewick’s swan Mute swan Whooper swan Canada goose Greylag goose White-fronted goose Gadwall Goldeneye Mallard Pintail Pochard Teal Tufted duck Shelduck Shoveler Wigeon Cattle egret Crane Great egret Little egret Cormorant Coot Moorhen Black-tailed godwi

16 January 2019