This February half term, children and adults alike are being encouraged to grab their wellies, get outside and join in puddle jumping championships being held across the UK at WWT’s nine wetland centres, including Slimbridge (Gloucestershire), Martin Me
31 January 2020
WWT has joined a chorus of calls for greater reforms to save wetlands and avert the looming biodiversity and climate emergencies.
30 January 2020
WWT welcomes the speedy reintroduction of the Environment Bill into Parliament today, however this vital legislation must go further than simply bridging the gap in environmental protection and oversight that we have enjoyed as a Member State of the EU.To
30 January 2020
Here’s the latest snapshot of just some of the wetland conservation work that’s been possible in the last few months due to your support for WWT. Around the world In Madagascar, where we’ve reared and released 21 Madagascan pochards, we’re d
27 January 2020
We are delighted that a family of wild otters have been visiting the reserve regularly in the last couple of weeks
10 January 2020
The winner, runner ups and commended photos from the 2019 Waterlife photography competition.
9 January 2020
More than 50 swans have arrived at Slimbridge heralding the arrival of winter.
9 December 2019
Slimbridge scientist has banished Himalayan Balsam from the canal during his lunchtime running sessions.
5 December 2019
Swan expert Dr Julia Newth reveals what it is like being part of one of the longest studies of any single species.
3 December 2019
Centre Manager Tim McGregor reveals what it's like to be at the helm of WWT Arundel.
2 December 2019
Hundreds of school children from across the Fens have been inspired to get involved with Project Godwit. More than 500 “Godwit Guardians” have signed up to an innovative scheme, which allows them to pick a godwit and then follow its progress as it makes
12 November 2019
Here’s a snapshot of just some of the wetland conservation work that’s been possible in the last three months due to your support for WWT. Around the world In Iceland, we’ve downloaded data from tags attached to Greenland white fronted geese e
30 October 2019
Barnacle geese visit the Solway each year in their thousands and amongst the flock are a handful of rare birds that are a result of a genetic flaw.
28 October 2019
Peer-reviewed research, coming from a joint British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) and Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) survey, has found the wildfowl disease sarcocystosis is both more prevalent and more widely distributed than previousl
21 October 2019
How did Sir Peter Scott save the nene goose and what are the pioneering breeding techniques WWT uses today to continue his legacy, saving species across the planet? Our story starts back in the 1950s, on Hawaii.
18 October 2019