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Ep 3. Paul Lawston - WWT London Wetland Centre

Season 1, Ep. 3

This week Matt takes a stroll around the hides at WWT London Wetland Centre with their Learning Manager, Paul Lawston. As wetlands provide such a brilliant habitat for different species they hope to see Bittern, Jack Snipe and Goldeneye. What will they find on their birdwatching walk? Listen as Paul talks about his work at the Wetland Centre including their excellent initiative, Generation Wild, which encourages primary school children to get close to nature.


Make sure to follow WWT London Wetland Centre on Facebook, Instagram and X to keep up with all their latest news and events.


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