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Bewick's swanAdopt a Bewick's swan
Bewick's swan

Bewick’s are the rarest swan species found in the British Isles during the winter. Sadly, the number of Bewick’s wintering in the UK is falling.

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mallardAdopt a mallard
mallard

Due to a dramatic decline, the mallard is now on the amber list in the recent ‘birds of conservation concern’ report.

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Eurasian craneAdopt a Eurasian crane
Eurasian crane

Over 400 years ago these magnificent giants were hunted to extinction in the UK.

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Adopt a nene
nene

The nene is the rarest goose in the world. In 1951, the population fell to only 30 birds.

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lesser flamingoAdopt a lesser flamingo
lesser flamingo

Despite being the world’s most numerous flamingo, these birds are classified as ‘near threatened’.

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For Teachers

Teachers

Discover our new active learning programmes. Also downloadable lesson plans, data sets and information on school visits to WWT wetland centres. Designed for KS 1-3 teachers, linked to the English National Curriculum… but adaptable for anywhere.

Go to the Teacher's area.

Fact files

Girl holding frogThese fact files offer information and resource links on wetlands, wildlife, ecology and sustainability. They will be useful for those undertaking projects, homework and research from parents and pupils to teachers and students.

View our fact files.

For Kids

Duck

A Kids' Zone packed with fun games activities.

Go to the Kids' Zone.

Visit a WWT centre

We have nine visitor centres located across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Each offer unforgettable up-close experiences with nature and boundless possibilities for learning.