WWT

Did you know that 40% of the world’s plants and animals depend on wetlands? 🌿 Wetlands play a crucial role in protecting the health of our planet, by providing essential protection against climate change, floods, droughts, and pollution. And yet, 35% of the world’s wetlands have disappeared since 1970. We’ve been working with the RSPB, WWT and the Hawk and Owl Trust to save some of our most threatened wetland species at the Somerset Coast, Levels and Moors Nature Recovery Project. These species include the rare lesser silver diving beetle, European eel, and wading birds such as curlew, lapwing and snipe. Read our new blog to learn more about some of the remarkable projects saving species in Somerset. https://lnkd.in/efunrPbS #WWD2025 #WorldWetlandsDay #Wetlands #NatureRecovery 📷 Emily Whiting Common frog Heron Whooper swan Marsh samphire

Dynamic. Inspiring. Safe havens for the wonderful wildlife that rely on them.💧 All across the world, wetlands are teeming with nature-bursting, carbon-storing, flood-busting, mood-lifting superpowers.💚 Protecting these wondrous habitats is essential for our common future. Because when wetlands thrive, life thrives. #WorldWetlandsDay #Nature #Wetlands

Okay, okay. We heard you! 💚 So many of you want to come and spend the day getting lost at our wonderful wetland centres that we’re releasing MORE free tickets across all of our WWT centres - EXCEPT WWT Washington, which is fully booked. Don't forget! To make sure you all have a brilliant experience with us, you’ll need to let us know which day you’re visiting when you book. There are limited numbers of tickets available for each day between Friday 31 January and Friday 7 February. Get ready for unexpected encounters around every corner... https://lnkd.in/eBdx6ueY #WorldWetlandsDay #WWDGetLost #WWT #Wetlands

World Wetlands Day is on 2 February and I’ll probably be spending it at WWT Welney where I love to switch off from the noise, surround myself with wildlife and get lost in my local landscape.   Wetlands are truly super-powered! They’re flood-busting, nature-bursting, carbon-sinking and mood-boosting ecosystems.   Why not visit your local WWT site between 31 January and 7 February for free!   Claim your free ticket here: bit.ly/4ht486Z   Get lost in a wetland this #WorldWetlandsDay and immerse yourself in nature.   Short terms and conditions: Any person with a valid email address can claim a free ticket for one visit only. No purchase necessary. This offer is valid from Friday 31 January through until Friday 7 February 2025 across nine WWT centres, not including WWT Steart Marshes, which is always free to enter. This offer only covers admission to a WWT centre, any additional activities will be charged at the usual rate. Visitors wishing to use this offer must present a valid free ticket to admissions staff. WWT are unable to refund any pre-booked online tickets in relation to this offer, however admissions staff may be able to issue a complimentary ticket for another day. To make sure you have the best visit possible, WWT is limiting the number of free tickets available per centre. So grab yours quick! Full terms and conditions can be found at wwt.org.uk

To celebrate #WorldWetlandsDay on February 2nd, I’ve come down to WWT’s Slimbridge Wetland Centre to get lost where the water meets the land, and to connect with my local wildlife.   Wetlands are water-purifying, flood-busting, nature-boosting, carbon-sinking, and mood-lifting habitats, that burst with life.   So, why not visit your local WWT site between Friday 31st January and Friday 7th February for FREE!   Click the link to claim your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/eJ2eKCR9   Go on, get lost in a wetland this #WorldWetlandsDay, and see where your adventure takes you.   Short terms and conditions: Any person with a valid email address can claim a free ticket for one visit only. No purchase necessary. This offer is valid from Friday 31 January through until Friday 7 February 2025 across nine WWT centres, not including WWT Steart Marshes, which is always free to enter. This offer only covers admission to a WWT centre, any additional activities will be charged at the usual rate. Visitors wishing to use this offer must present a valid free ticket to admissions staff. WWT are unable to refund any pre-booked online tickets in relation to this offer, however admissions staff may be able to issue a complimentary ticket for another day. Full terms and conditions can be found at wwt.org.uk

🌿 Wetlands. Out of the (extra)ordinary places, bursting with possibilities. They’re wondrous worlds just waiting to be discovered. 🔍 This World Wetlands Day, we’re inviting you to get lost on your very own adventure. Find out how to claim your free ticket to a WWT Wetland Centre 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBdx6ueY #WWD2025 #WWDGetLost #WorldWetlandsDay

It's a big year in the fight against lead ammunition. With BirdLife Europe and Central Asia we're also pushing for a complete ban on lead ammunition in outdoor shooting across Europe - but we need your help. This is big – in Europe a million birds die every year from lead poisoning linked to ammunition, and a million children face lead exposure from game meat. The same waterbirds that migrate to the UK every year fly directly through Europe to get here – so it’s critical we ban lead ammunition across the whole flyway. Now is the time - can you help us #BanLeadNow in Europe by signing this petition? https://lnkd.in/drGXkqY6

Today, we're celebrating World Waterfowl Day. 🦢 Fun fact: you might've heard someone say, “nice weather for ducks” when it rains. But, in reality, these birds like the dry weather just like us. 🦆 It takes ducks a lot of time and attention to keep their feathers clean, dry and waterproof, which means they spend even more time preening when the heavens open! 🌧️ Discover more wonderful waterfowl facts today ➡️: https://lnkd.in/e2PhRp-5 #WorldWaterfowlDay #Waterbirds #Birds #Nature

Test your bird ID 🔍 Can you guess who this rare visitor is? We’ve reached mid-January, and we can’t wait to see how amazing the bird sightings will be at WWT Wetland Centres this year. In 2024, wetlands were the perfect place to spot even some of the most dazzling rarities. Discover which birds stole the show: https://lnkd.in/ezfsMwyc 📸 Neil Fermandel at Llanelli, via X #Birdwatching #Birding #UKBirds

One decision is all it takes to end decades of lead poisoning from ammunition. Steve Reed now has the chance to ban the sale and use of lead ammunition. Lead has been banned from petrol, paint and pipes – only a full ban will ensure it’s removed from ammunition as well. Join us in calling on Steve Reed to make history and #BanLead 👉 https://lnkd.in/e25fxdcm