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Brilliant Bewick's weekend at Slimbridge

Where: WWT Slimbridge

When: Saturday and Sunday, January 6-7

The iconic Bewick's swan takes centre stage for visitors at WWT Slimbridge this weekend.

It's week two of Slimbridge's Wild Winter spectacle and visitors are being offered a number of special activities during the Brilliant Bewick's weekend.

There is the chance to go behind the scenes in a swan special morning and take a tour of Sir Peter Scott's house.

Families are also invited to become swan researchers in a fun games and demonstration, while Slimbridge's science guys will provide short talks on the latest in swan research.

Events include a Bewick's Swan Photography session with Flight of the Swans photographer Ben Cherry on Saturday morning, who will also be giving an illustrated talk followed by a Q&A.

For more information on all the activities, visit www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/slimbridge/whats-on/ 

Picture credit: Steve Nicholls/WWT

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