Caught in the act! Wildlife photography

WWT works hard to protect, restore and even create new wetlands, bringing people closer to nature in the process. Home to all sorts of inspiring wildlife, the UK’s wetlands provide homes for a huge variety of creatures and plants year-round, as well as playing an important role in natural flood protection. So naturally, when visiting this unique biome, there’s ample opportunity to photograph some of it. We’ve collated our favourite candid wildlife photographs that truly capture the majesty, beauty and humour of the UK’s wetland wildlife species.

Whether you’re on the lookout for wading birds, secretive amphibians or simply some beautiful flora, there’s something for every nature lover at WWT centres around the UK. As a Boundless member you and up to five children can take advantage of unlimited access to all nine WWT centres, plus 50% off for one additional adult guest. 

The fun doesn’t stop in colder weather either, visitors this winter can enjoy a variety of seasonally exclusive events from the chance to feed wild birds to witnessing jaw-dropping murmurations of starlings (which can take place from October to March). And with so much to see, there’s already a broad stock of photography from the creatures and plants at these sites to enjoy and inspire.

1. Enjoying a light lunch

Water Vole eating in water – Credit Paul Stevens & WWT

2. Spying on the neighbours 

Common Frog – Credit Nick Cottrell & WWT

3. Taking the kids to school

Adult Mute Swan with cygnets at WWT London – Credit Martin Senior & WWT

4. Heading away on holiday

Flock of Black-tailed Godwits flying at WWT Slimbridge - Credit James Lees & WWT

5. Disciplining troublemakers

Hawaiian Goose or Nene with goslings (captive) – Credit Malcolm Marner & WWT

6. In a hurry

Male Northern Pintail in flight at WWT Slimbridge – Credit James Lees & WWT

7. Arriving home

Whooper swans flock flying at WWT Welney at sunset – Credit Dan Evans & WWT

8. A disagreement in the snow

Bewick's Swans fighting in the snow at WWT Slimbridge – Credit WWT

9. Walking the catwalk

A group of Caribbean flamingos at WWT Slimbridge – Credit Tony Tanner & WWT

10. Hopping with an audience

Family playing on stepping stones at WWT Slimbridge – Credit Sacha Dench & WWT 

Do more with Boundless

WWT offers visitors a wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with all kinds of fascinating species, from otters to flamingos as well as lots for the whole family to enjoy including sculpture trails, mindfulness workshops, canoe safaris, pond dipping, a life-size Lego trail and much more.

Boundless membership grants you and up to five children the opportunity to make the most of unlimited entry to all nine WWT centres, plus 50% off for one additional adult guest.  

Members need to pre-book their admission ticket/s online. On arrival, present your email booking confirmation, valid photo ID and your Boundless membership card.  

To find out more visit boundless.co.uk/wwt