News
GPS could solve bean goose riddle
Rare taiga bean geese have been fitted with tracking devices by WWT scientists in an attempt to find out more about where they go. GPS tags have been attached to four of the geese in Scotland to reveal the extent of their winter and summer locations, and
31 October 2011
Today's sightings
306 black tailed godwits 1 bar tailed godwit 10 greenshank 3 spotted redshank 326 curlew 59 lapwing 16 dun 465 wigeon 124 pintail 3 water rail 6 little grebe little egret tufted duck, pocha
31 October 2011
Hint at reprieve for Natron flamingos
Lesser Flamingos by James Lees The spectacular lesser flamingo appears to have won the latest round in on-off development plans for one of its most important breeding sites. Dr Julius Ningu, the Tanzanian Government�
30 October 2011
Migrant mile-eaters: long-distance flyers about to touch down
A kingfisher has flown more than 620 miles from Poland to Suffolk to escape harsh weather. Its migration has beaten the 603-mile record for a British kingfisher, set by a bird which flew from Pembrokeshire to northern Spain. The new record holder was foun
27 October 2011
Changes to the weekend
It has been well publicised that Terry Waite will be visiting the centre on Saturday with the Romany Society. Unfortunately it has been confirmed that Terry Waite has had to cancel his visit and he will no longer be at Martin Mere on Saturday. The Roman
26 October 2011
Welcome to our new website
Our new website has gone live! I hope you find this website really easy to use and you can access all the information you need, and I am hopeful that you will all continue to send me plenty of comments. Thanks
26 October 2011
Gulls are ace
While they’re a nuisance to some, to others, gulls are “ace”. Not least to Dave Paynter, reserve manager at Slimbridge and one of WWT’s longest serving members of staff. As MPs rail, on behalf of desperate residents, for something to be done altho
25 October 2011
First Whooper swans ride the winds into WWT centres breaking a new record
The first Whooper swans of the season have arrived at Welney WWT centre, Norfolk, and at Caerlaverock WWT centre, Scotland, surprising spectators by arriving earlier than ever before. The record-breaking early arrivals are thought to have caught the north
21 October 2011
Join the frosty festive fun as the magic of Christmas unfolds at WWT centres
It is the most wonderful time of the year, and families are in for an early treat over the festive season at WWT’s nine wetland centres across the UK. From husky sleigh rides to Christmas wreath making workshops, there’s something to keep everyone ent
21 October 2011
Meetings, meetings, meetings!
Today I have been in lots of meetings. I spent the morning with our Buildings Manager for an ideas session and about our later meeting about the play area, this was really good as we walked the gounds rather than being cooped up indoors. I met with the
19 October 2011
While Andy's away
Andy is away from the office this week at a meeting for all our Centre Manager from across the country. We wanted to keep you updated so today's diary is written by Lucy. I'm the Receptionist at the Centre, so if you ring up you will probably end up s
12 October 2011
Reserve webcam
Some of you may have already spotted that the reserve webcam is back up, its currently located on the Beaver Cam page this is due to use launching our new website very soon. Yesterday afternoon I sat in on a Tours & Talks training session we where
5 October 2011
A walk with the Mayors
Both myself and the Marketing Manager, Victoria Fellowes, had a lovely walk around Martin Mere on Saturday with both the Mayor of Sefton, Cllr Paul Cummins, and Mayor of West Lancashire, Cllr Rob Bailey. We were also joined by Mayoress Sue Bailey and Mayo
3 October 2011
No rest for the wicked!
I have lots of things coming up this next week, the Mayors of West Lancashire and Sefton are here tomorrow for their annual visit to see the site. I will be having lunch with them and providing a guided tour. I am in preparations for the annual Centre Man
30 September 2011
Meet Jason Meath
Meet our Chef – Jason Meath... What did you do before working for WWT? ‘I worked at Scarisbrick hotel for 24 years; I started there on an YTS Training scheme and worked my way up to Head Chef. I’ve worked at loads of different places including 4 yea
28 September 2011