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Top 20 rarest birds ever found at WWT sites
WWT wetlands are excellent places to find rare birds and over the years they’ve played host to some of the rarest in UK history. Almost every month, there is a new rarity to catch up with and there’s no better time to find your own, with autumn migration
7 September 2023
Behind the scenes on our reserves
It’s the end of the summer, the air feels softer and the mornings cooler. Over the last few months our reserves have been packed with visitors, our teams busy with activities like pond dipping and meet the keeper talks.
7 September 2023
Lucy Lapwing shares her love of mini-wetlands
Wetlands are the watery habitats such as ponds, rivers and marshes that are essential for wildlife. In fact, freshwater wetlands support more life per square kilometre than any other type of habitat.
24 August 2023
We’re in a water quality crisis: Let’s use wetlands to help us fix it!
This week, we published our new ‘Wetlands for Water Quality’ route map which sets out how the UK can unlock the super powers of wetlands to help clean our water and address the water quality crisis.
3 August 2023
10 great reasons to visit our wetland centres this summer
We hope you’re enjoying the summer holidays as much as we are! Our reserves are bursting with wildlife and buzzing with visitors. There’s so much to see and do, with plenty of adventures to be had and new experiences to discover.
1 August 2023
Government must not let up on its actions to improve water quality
WWT Chief Executive Sarah Fowler on why the Government needs to deliver on its promise to ensure housing developments include pollution mitigation measures and protect our waterways
21 July 2023
Why are apex predators like otters so important for the health of our wetlands?
When we think of predators, it’s typically images of the lion stalking its prey on the African savannah that come to mind. Or maybe packs of grey wolves tracking elk across the snow in Yellowstone National Park.
10 July 2023
Enjoy wetland adventures of imagination, inspiration and illustration this summer
Wetlands are the perfect place for adventures. With magical places to play, mysterious wildlife to discover and mesmerising places to explore, what will you uncover at our wetland sites this summer?
6 July 2023
Why spending time near water can boost your mental health
Annie Smith and her 20 year old son who lives with autism both attended a Blue Prescribing programme at London Wetland Centre, which gave them simple ways to connect with nature daily to help boost their mental health. What made you decide to sign up
28 June 2023
Thank you to all our volunteers
At WWT we really couldn’t operate without our volunteers. Over 900 passionate and dedicated people give hours of their time to support WWT’s vital wetland conservation work. As we come to the end of volunteer’s week, a nationwide celebration of v
6 June 2023
Rare bird bonanza on WWT reserves this spring
Wetlands in spring are, let’s face it, the place to be. With migrants inbound, the sound of birdsong filling your ears and breeding season in full swing, how could you avoid it as your main destination?
5 June 2023
Reimagine the wonder of wetlands this summer
Our wetlands are buzzing with energy at this time of year. The water seems a more vibrant blue, flowers are bright and bold and the bird song sounds louder. It’s no wonder so many artists over the years have been inspired by our watery spaces.
5 June 2023
Celebrating the stories of our amazing volunteers
This Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June) we are celebrating the contribution of some of the amazing people who give up their time to support WWT’s work for people and nature. Many individuals bring their skills to WWT on a voluntary basis and much of what
1 June 2023
Spring on our reserves
Spring is always an exciting time of year in a wetland. Colour, noise and activity are all on the increase as nature shifts into high gear for the breeding season.
2 May 2023
The mood boosting wetlands that can turn even a bad day into a good day
Harune attended a Blue Prescribing workshop at London Wetland Centre in 2022. Harune experiences anxiety and depression and signed up to the course as a way of improving his mental health. He says it’s one of the best things he’s ever done. What ma
26 April 2023