This week's wildlife highlights include Reed Warbler, Whitethroat, Sedge Warbler, Grass Snake and Slow Worm.

Much more in intern Charlie's sightings report:
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Food fight! This equally determined Heron and Eel are fighting for survival - with the Heron eventually overcoming its strong and desperate prey.

Photos taken and kindly shared by Mike Isaac.

Find out more about the European Eel here: ow.ly/XVEp50Rfc8M

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Nice to spot this Mistle Thrush feeding in the car park WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre last Sunday.

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Little Ringed Plover
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

This week's Welsh wetland word is Addasiad.
Addas = suitable, Addasiad = adapt/change.

Our wetland species are very special, with each one having gone through an addasiad to be able to live in a wetland. Addasiadau include webbed feet, gills, and unique beaks.
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Who else gets a rush of joy when they see a swooping swallow?
'Swallow on a dull day' shared by Jay Thomas.
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Someone has their work cut out!
An industrious male Blackbird with a beak full of dinner for his family.
Photo by Jessica Crumpton.

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Great Spotted Woodpecker (Hide & Seek)
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

We've shared a few of our visitors' fab photos of the first of the Little Gulls; now, here we have the other bird in its stunning summer plumage! Photos taken by Richard Cleobury.
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Long Tailed Duck
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

The ornithological version of a solar eclipse 🌘

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An aerial battle between a Black-headed Gull and aptly named Little Gull over the freshwater lagoon. Captured on camera by Neil Fermandel.

Spring is a wonderful time in the natural world, but it can be very dramatic when it comes to breeding instincts and territory!

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A Pair Of Ruff In Flight
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre

Little Gulls really are little. Here's the recent Little Gull next to a Black-headed gull for comparison.

Huge thanks to John Hole for capturing and sharing.

Important notice: the centre will be closing at 1pm today due to the high winds.

Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

Connect with nature and build your creative confidence in an inspiring and friendly setting. Book your place for next week's nature journal art group here:
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Highlights this week include Little Gull, Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Orange-Tip Butterfly and much, much more. The latest sightings report from intern Ed is up!

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This week's Welsh wetland word is Pureiddio/Pureiddiad.

Wetlands pureiddio or purify water and reduce pollution. They filter sediment and nutrient run-off as water flows through - removing harmful substances and making water safer for us humans.

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Two standout birds from my visit to WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre yesterday. A Long-tailed duck and a Willow Tit.

Little Gull from last Sunday
WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre