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Wildlife Sightings for 17th March 2023

2 Mediterranean Gulls flying over, one landing on the marsh. Dunlin and Wheatear on the wader scrape.

17 March 2023

Wildlife Sightings for 16th March 2023

Avocet and Mediterranean Gull on the main lake outside the WWF hide. Black-Tailed Godwit flew from the wader scrape.

16 March 2023

Wildlife Sightings for 15th March 2023

Dunlin feeding on the wader scrape. Four Sand Martin over the site as well as two Water Pipits.

15 March 2023

Wildlife Sightings for 14th March 2023

Brambling by the bird feeders. Water Pipit on marsh. Goldeneye and Little Ringed Plover on main lake.

14 March 2023

This Easter We've Got a BIG Surprise for You!!

Drumrolls, please!! Introducing our newest resident - the charismatic Magpie Goose, hailing all the way from the shores of Northern Australia!! Find out a bit more about this incredible wildlife species.These tall birds, standing at 90 cm and weighin

14 March 2023

Wildlife sightings for 13th March 2023

3 Sand Martin - over the marsh, main lake3 Stonechat - marsh11 Redwing - entrance lakes1 Fieldfare - entrance lakes1 Goldeneye - main lake2 Oystercatcher - main lake45+ Lesser Black Backed Gull - main lake, grazing marsh162 Shoveler - marsh, main lake, wa

13 March 2023

Wildlife sightings for 12th March 2023

A few Sand Martin flying over the reserve. Water Pipit and Oystercatchers on the main lake.

12 March 2023

Wildlife Sightings for 11th March 2023

First Sand Martin arrival over the marsh. Little Ringed Plover still on the main lake.

11 March 2023

Wildlife sightings for 10th March 2023

First Little Ringed Plover of the year, plus 6 Stonechat on the marsh fence

10 March 2023

Kids go free - on school strike day!

London Wetland Centre opens doors for free to children, on school strike day! As schools prepare for strike action on Thursday, WWT London Wetland Centre in Barnes will be supporting families by offering free admission to the centre for children when acco

9 March 2023