March and April see us moving from winter visitors to summer migrants. Breeding birds such as Avocet and Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Redshank and Ringed Plover will be firmly established in these months.
A whole raft of birds will arrive out of Africa including early Little Ringed Plover, Sand Martin, Northern Wheatear and Chiffchaff. As the weeks progress we can expect Willow Warbler, Blackcap, White Wagtail, Swallow and House Martin.
Peregrines will continue to be active, Merlin tend to still be present and the first Marsh Harriers will arrive. If you are lucky you maybe present when the annual Osprey fly over the reserve.
During migration times we can expect less common birds to drop in including Garganey.
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On site at Martin Mere, we have the binocular and telescope specialists 'in focus' on hand to offer advice and for every purchase bought from in focus, money is donated to WWT conservation work. Click here to find out more information on the range of binoculars and telescopes available.
Martin Mere is part of the Ribble Coast and Wetlands Regional Park. A new initiative aimed at bringing together the natural assets in the region to promote sustainable tourism. Click to find out wildlife sightings at other reserves located in the regional park: Marshside and Hesketh Out Marsh
