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This gorgeous wetland reserve has 8 wildlife hides, boat safaris and is home to a collection of over 40 species of ducks, geese and swans from around the world in natural settings.

Some highlights are the Dalmatian pelicans at Pelican Cove, the sea ducks in the Coastal Creek avairy and the black-necked grebes in the Waterfalls Pen. See daily warden talks listed in the centre. On the wild side from the hides there's also something to see in every season. In spring its ducklings, gosling and young families with breeding kingfishers and sand martins onsite. Summer is heavy on wildflowers, dragonflies and butterflies and second broods of some birds and ducks. Autumn has returning snipe, water rail and marsh harriers roosting in the reedbeds with finches and thrush in the hedgerows. Winter has these wintering birds plus lapwing flocks, cormorants, herons and kingfishers. The Sand martin hide has nesting banks for a martin colony in its wall while the Discovery hide overlook the kingfisher nesting bank.

The centre is open 364 days a year and only closes on Christmas Day. The Water’s Edge Cafe serves a selection of hot meals, snacks, cakes and drinks for you to enjoy and fuel your wetland adventure. The WWT gift shop stocks sustainable, unique gifts, books and bird care.