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As Springwatch comes around once more, I thought it would be a nice idea to share the news on here. General News: The main location for Springwatch 2024 is RSPB Arne in Dorset. We’ll be returning this spring to catch up on the stories and wildlife characters from Springwatch 2023 – one of the...

Very scary experience; I was running for my life.

I enjoyed a potter around here today (26 October 2015), and took notes of the captive species seen/ signed; it would be great if somebody with the power to edit zootierliste would, thanks in advance. :) Mammals Asian Short-clawed Otter (1.2, female born this year) Birds...

The WWT along with Birds Russia, Moscow Zoo and the RSPB working with colleagues from the BTO, BirdLife International, ArcCona and the Spoon-billed Sandpiper Task Force have initiated a rescue programme for the severly endangered spoon-billed sandpiper (Eurynorhynchus pygmeus). The plan is to...

Once upon a time common cranes were a familiar sight in the UK. These large elegant birds with powerful calls and energetic dancing displays used to be abundant in our wetlands. But overhunting and draining of wetlands caused their extinction 400 years ago. Now they could once again be a common...