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WWT Washington

Leanne McCormella, WWT

WWT Washington Pattinson Washington Tyne & Wear NE38 8LE


Award-winning nature reserve offering amazing encounters with rare waterbirds and other wildlife, including Asian short-clawed otters and Chilean flamingos. Open 364 days a year with special events, family activities, cafe, gift shop, play area and interactive Pondzone.

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Sand martin chicks spotted for first time ever at Wearside wetland reserve. 25th Jun 2024 The first ever sand martin chicks have been spotted at WWT Washington Wetland Centre just months after the birds first arrived at the reserve. Arriving…
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Thousands of nature activities completed by primary school children at WWT Washington Wetland Centre 18th Jun 2024 WWT’s award-winning project engages children from underrepresented communities using stories to help them connect with nature. Through Generation…
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Red-listed willow tit breed at Wearside wetland reserve 10th Aug 2023 Seven red-listed willow tit – the UK’s fastest declining resident bird species – have successfully hatched and fledged at WWT Washington…
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National wetland charity calls on North East nature lovers to create watery havens for urban wildlife 14th Jul 2023 From drainpipe wetlands to bogs in backyards, the UK’s largest wetland conservation charity is calling on residents across the North East to make…
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Citizen science conservation project for red-listed species launches at WWT Washington Wetland Centre 27th Jan 2023 WWT Washington Wetland Centre is asking the public to be its ‘eyes and ears’ as it works to help protect the red-listed willow tit. Citizen…
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WWT Washington achieves ‘TOP 10’ status for common tern populations in the UK 18th Aug 2022 Washington Wetland Centre has been named the ninth most important place in the UK for populations of amber-listed common tern by a Wetland Bird Survey…
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Rare Meller’s ducks hatch at Washington Wetland Centre 19th Jul 2022 A duck on the verge of becoming critically endangered has successfully bred at a Wearside wetland reserve.   Four Meller’s ducklings –…
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An incredible 75-year milestone for the charity which runs Washington Wetland Centre 10th Nov 2021 From saving birds from extinction to creating amazing nature-friendly habitats, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) – parent charity of Washington…
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Climate change impacting behaviour of wetland birds 5th Nov 2020 Rising temperatures are triggering changed responses in animal populations in the Arctic, which could have huge ramifications for the future of the northernmost region on earth.