We have opened our sand martin nest bank again, now that the birds have reared their first broods. We kept it closed for a few weeks this year to see if the reduction in noise increased the number of pairs nesting, but it doesn't seem to h
6 June 2014
Chris Packham and Bill Oddie were here recently for an interview in this week's Radio Times to launch Springwatch. It's a fascinating article, covering the highs and lows of conservation. Luckily they both claimed London Wetland Centre as one of the main
28 May 2014
On Monday we start our popular pond dipping sessions for adults again. You may find a diving beetle, a newt or a caddisfly larvae and our team will be on hand to tell you about the creatures' behaviours and habitats. No previous knowledge is required, the
27 May 2014
Our Animal Encounters week kicks off tomorrow and we're aiming to show you some of the weird and wonderful wildlife that lives here which is a bit harder to spot than the ducks and other birds. Join us and who knows, you might see a stag beetle like thi
23 May 2014
Animal Encounters at WWT London Wetland Centre Meet some of our mysterious wildlife – flying pink elephants and mini-dragons! Did you know that hidden here at WWT London Wetland Centre there are flying pink elephants? It’s easy to spot the ducks whi
22 May 2014
Conehead cricket being stalked across southern England by a spider with a cavalier attitude to lunch On the surface all seems calm at this tranquil nature reserve but down in the grass a dramatic battle is raging between two fascinating animals, a bright
28 August 2013
Nick Baker Wildlife watching talk, Sunday 1 September Springwatch presenter Nick Baker will be giving a special talk at WWT London Wetland Centre on tracking wildlife: how to find out what animals are up to even when they can’t be seen! Every
22 August 2013
You wait for 13 years... then 3 come along at once! Shoveler brood - Mike Caiden Visitors at WWT London Wetland Centre have been enjoying watching Shoveler ducklings out on the reserve’s lakes this summer.
30 July 2013
Mute Swan with 11 cygnets - Lee Smith A pair of mute swans at WWT London Wetland Centre has broken a record by hatching 12 cygnets. In our 13 year history this is the highest number of cygnets recorded for one pair of
22 June 2013
A variety of fascinating insects and other small invertebrates have been out and about, making the most of the warmer weather at WWT London Wetland Centre. Mother Shipton moth (Philip Briggs) and Mother Shipton The Mo
19 June 2013
Lapwing chick - Mike Caiden Join us in a celebration of British wildlife. Meet hedgehogs, amphibians and reptiles up close and learn more about them from wildlife experts. Get closer to nature with walks, talks and ac
11 June 2013
Aerial view of WWT London Wetland Centre - Berkeley Homes Glowing reviews about WWT London Wetland Centre on the TripAdvisor website have earned the nature reserve a 2013 Certificate of Excellence. The global website
10 June 2013
Red-Backed Shrike at WWT London Wetland Centre - Mike Powney Birdwatchers at WWT London Wetland Centre were thrilled to see a rare male Red-Backed Shrike on the reserve at the weekend. The Shrike is also known as the
31 May 2013
The warmer weather has encouraged five broods of lapwing chicks at WWT London Wetland Centre to hatch. Lapwing chick - Mike Caiden One female has three chicks which – on chillier days – huddle under her, using her
16 May 2013
Sound recordist Nick Davison with recording equipment We'll be celebrating the unique sounds of birds and animals with a special Sound of Wildlife weekend on 20 and 21 April, when you’ll be able to meet sound record
12 April 2013