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WWT Slimbridge
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Gloucestershire, UK
wwt.org.uk/slimbridge
Joined November 2009
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    May 1, 2025
    WWT is no longer posting on X – here's why: wwt.org.uk/news-and-stori…
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Dec 21, 2023
    You've heard of Elf on the Shelf, now get ready for...
    Snipe sat on a pipe
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    May 13, 2023
    Speaking of Kings…Kingfishers have bred at WWT Slimbridge 💙👑 Read more in our latest news: ow.ly/kFsk50Omje0
    Kingfisher on a branch
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Mar 4, 2022
    We were delighted to welcome our patron, HRH The Prince of Wales to open Scott House! #WWT75 We're grateful for the support of @ClarenceHouse as we build on Sir Peter Scott's legacy and work to protect wetlands - for people, the planet & nature 💧🌏🌱
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Nov 16, 2023
    🦢🙌 Exciting News! We're delighted to announce that this year’s first arrivals of the Bewick's Swans have just arrived at Slimbridge. They are Maisie, her partner Maifield and their two cygnets, who all touched down earlier this afternoon (16 Nov). #BewicksSwans #Bewicks
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Mar 20, 2023
    Bewick's swans update 🦢 As of this morning (20 March) no Bewick's were left on site at Slimbridge. Farewell beautiful birds, until next winter 👋❄️💙
    Two Bewick's swans in flight
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Feb 27, 2019
    They're off! The Bewick's have left and are on their migration back to the Tundra. Some travelling as fast as 83kmph (up to 50 mph) thanks to the tail wind. Some of our tracked swans are plotted on the map, Arkadi has arrived in Gotland, Sweden, Pomegranate & Elroy are in Latvia.
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Feb 12, 2024
    🦩 In Loving Memory of Mr. James 🦩 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved flamingo, Mr. James, the only James' flamingo in the UK, cherished at WWT Slimbridge since 1961. 🫶 Read the full story: tinyurl.com/jy9chn9s 📸 Sarah Freeman / Ella Slinn
    Mr. James in 2020.
    Mr. James in 2022.
    Mr. James with Andean flamingos in 2019.
    Mr. James showing his age in 2023.
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Dec 23, 2023
    You've heard of Elf on the Shelf, now get ready for...
    Swift on a gift
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Oct 1, 2023
    #SundaySuccess Bitterns are a very special bird that we regularly see on the reserve, particularly in the winter months. This year we're delighted that the species have bred on site. 🙌
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Dec 19, 2023
    You've heard of Elf on the Shelf, now get ready for...
    Goldeneye duck with mince pies next to it.
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Feb 7, 2025
    End of an era 💙 This week, we say a heartfelt thank you to Dave Paynter, our incredible Reserve Manager, who is retiring after an amazing 44 years of dedicated service. @slimbridge_wild
    Dave Paynter stood holding a piece of paper and smiling, there is a large cake behind his with a sign 'happy retirement Dave'.
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    May 9, 2023
    It's that time of year! 🐣 Oystercatcher chicks have hatched and 'parachuted' from the roof of the Discovery Hide. 📽️ Martin, Reserves
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    WWT Slimbridge
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    Oct 10, 2023
    This week, we say farewell to a very special someone. 👋🦆 Good luck to our Reserve Warden, Scott on his next adventure; thank you for all you do for wetlands and wildlife. We will miss you very much! @slimbridge_wild
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