Wetland birds
Top places in Surrey to see breeding wildfowl and wetland birds.
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Wetlands
Teeming with insects, rich in plants and a haven for mammals, wetlands offer an unforgettable experience. They play a vital role in supporting wildlife, purifying water and capturing carbon.
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World Wetlands Day: Q&A with Joshua, Wetland Officer
World Wetlands Day is a global awareness campaign celebrated every year to highlight the value of wetlands. To celebrate this, we introduce our new Wetland Officer Joshua Bowes.
Celebrating wetlands – where land meets water
We may be a ‘wet’ nation, but wetlands – wildlife-rich, carbon-capturing oases – are in shorter supply than you might think. Wetlands have largely been removed from our landscape, and this loss is…
Ashtead Rye Meadows Wetlands
An area of meadowland, hedgerows, mature trees and ponds spanning the Rye Brook near Leatherhead.
Winter wildlife
What to see and where to go for top winter wildlife experiences in Surrey.
27 went to mow a meadow, went to mow a meadow ... at Unstead wetland nature reserve
Members of the Unstead Nature Community Group have been working hard to transform the reserve for wildlife. Chris from the group tells us more.
The not-so-Common Pochard
The little-known duck disappearing from our wetlands and waterways.
Rare chalk stream habitat restored for wildlife in Alton
On 2nd February 2022, the United Nations is celebrating World Wetlands Day across the globe to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands for biodiversity, climate change mitigation and…
The Wildlife Trusts welcome golden opportunity for beavers to be wild
New beaver consultation could herald better wetlands for wildlife and climate
Little stint
This tiny wading bird is most often seen in autumn, feeding on the muddy margins of wetlands.