Willington Wetlands
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Oinking great news as pig grazing pilot launches
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s vision to create a more dynamic, wildlife-rich landscape across the Derwent Valley corridor has trotted forward with the launch of a pioneering wild pig grazing pilot…
Willington Marina sighting reported
Black Swan, Willington Marina
Willington Wetlands
This former gravel quarry in the Trent Valley is home to the first beavers back in Derbyshire after 800 years. They enjoy access to the whole of the 40 hectares of wetland habitat. The wetlands…
A rare sighting for Willington Wetlands
Get the binoculars out, a rare purple heron has been sighted at Willington Wetlands!
White Stork at Willington Wetlands
We're helping White Stork return to nest in the Midlands for the first time in 600 years. Discover how Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is using Willington Wetlands as a vital site for the reintroduction and recovery of this iconic species.
Willington Wetlands Project Update
One of our aspirations at Willington Wetlands Nature Reserve is to encourage more visitors to this special place.
Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh
Enormous flocks of geese, ducks and swans swirl down from wide skies to drop onto the flat, open expanses of flooded grazing marshes in winter. In spring, lapwing tumble overhead and the soft,…
Willington Gravel Pits sighting report by Chris Carrington
Ruff - Willington Gravel Pits
New Kits on the Block at Willington
The first family of beavers to live and breed in Derbyshire for 800 years has welcomed the second generation of climate change combaters and biodiversity boosters.
Willington Gravel Pits sighting reported
Water rail. (Only my second sighting of one and it sat just in front of the platform, washing and preening).