News
New homes flood risk could be averted
Rain runs off the roofs and parking spaces - into a wildlife-rich wetland The threat of flooding to homes and businesses will be higher due to the Government’s proposed house-building law, say water management expe
23 March 2016
Poorer pupils benefit most from school nature trips
Poorer children are less interested in being outdoors in nature than better-off children, but that difference can be turned on its head after just one day spent learning outside. That’s according to early findings from a study by the Wildfowl & Wetlands
16 March 2016
Wetland wildlife gets extra award from players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Wildlife and visitors at WWT Wetland Centres have been given an extra £25,000 award by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. WWT is one of 57 charities that were awarded an extra £1.425 million between them as part of the charity lottery’s long-term
18 February 2016
WWT to tell story of Sir Peter Scott thanks to National Lottery
The public are set to step inside the home of the ‘patron saint of conservation’ – Sir Peter Scott - for the first time, thanks to an investment of £4.4m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) towards a £6m Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) project.
10 February 2016
Wetland birds’ lives revealed in WWT science journal
New aspects of the lives of wetland birds are revealed for the first time in the latest issue of Wildfowl, published by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT). The charity’s annual scientific journal is a way of sharing new research that could help conser
7 January 2016
Behind the Scenes with the Media Volunteers
What does it take to become a wildlife camera operator? Our volunteers; many of whom had never picked up a camera before, share some of their experiences and talk about their mission to film a year in the life of the Great Ouse Wetlands. https://youtu.be/
9 December 2015
A Closer Look at our Favourite Species
Swans, hares, water voles and even moths, feature as some of our most loved species that can be seen on the reserve at WWT Welney. Shaun, Louise, Tony and Emma tell us more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_y12Ek6Kr8
8 December 2015
Swans of the Ouse Washes
A documentary exploring the journey and epic migrations of the Whooper and Bewick Swans, the dangers they face along the way and why the Ouse Washes is such a vital landscape for their survival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v32WMbiwudo
7 December 2015
Experience Winter's Best Spectacle
Each winter the Ouse Washes is a haven for thousands of swans that migrate from arctic Russia and Iceland to roost at WWT Welney and feed on the surrounding fields. Throughout these winter months WWT Welney hosts commentated swan feeds where you can learn
6 December 2015
Life on the Ouse Washes
A short poetic piece commenting on what makes the Ouse Washes so unique and special. https://youtu.be/blOA7NzCizw
5 December 2015
Spring on the Great Ouse Wetlands - April
Throughout the year a team of 30 media volunteers have been filming across the Great Ouse Wetlands to capture some of the regions most treasured spectacles and diverse wildlife. Here are some of our highlights from April: https://youtu.be/NE1RtW6y_dQ
4 December 2015
Winter on the Great Ouse Wetlands - February
Throughout the year a team of 30 media volunteers have been filming across the Great Ouse Wetlands to capture some of the regions most treasured spectacles and diverse wildlife. Here are some of our highlights from February: https://youtu.be/hCh_V_2JvvE
3 December 2015
Spring on the Great Ouse Wetlands - March
Throughout the year a team of 30 media volunteers have been filming across the Great Ouse Wetlands to capture some of the regions most treasured spectacles and diverse wildlife. Here are some of our highlights from March: https://youtu.be/I25JvxN_Zqc
1 December 2015
Winter on the Great Ouse Wetlands - January
Throughout the year a team of 30 media volunteers have been filming across the Great Ouse Wetlands to capture some of the regions most treasured spectacles and diverse wildlife. Here are some of our highlights from January: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
30 November 2015
Swan Rescues!
WWT works tirelessly to protect our treasured swans, in this video we take a look at some of the other organisations who are doing the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZbpWmH6yyA
29 November 2015