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Long-Tailed Tit - Preparing the Nest
Spring is now in full swing! Lots of birds on the reserve are busy preparing their nests, to provide the perfect place for them to lay their eggs. Footage by Kim Tarsey
18 March 2015
Water Rail - Slim Pickings
Water Rail are very elusive creatures, hard to find and especially difficult to film. This one’s taken a liking to the bird feeders outside the centre, providing fantastic views. Footage by Bob Ellis
17 March 2015
Marsh Harrier - Near Miss
This magnificent bird of prey patrols the sky gliding effortlessly in search of his next meal. Footage by Adam Finch
13 March 2015
Coots - Territorial Wars Begin
The coot is often a wetland bird which is overlooked. But you'd better watch out this spring, the territorial wars are about to begin! Footage by Ray Mathias
8 March 2015
Hares - Its a Knockout
Hares are providing excellent entertainment at the moment as tensions are rising. Boxing activity, mate guarding and the occasional glimpse of their softer sides are always captivating. Footage by Nigel Kinnings
4 March 2015
Great Crested Grebe - Dance Off
Great Crested Grebes are getting ready for spring and putting on wonderful displays at the moment dancing to one another.
3 March 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Only One Days To Go
Tomorrow is the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here is the last in the series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. Many thanks to Damien and Emma for taking the pictures for us. Today we will show y
28 February 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Two Days To Go
Only two days to go until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here are a series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. Today we will show you the comparison between how the view of the duckery has cha
27 February 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Three Days To Go
Only three days to go until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here are a series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. Many thanks to Damien and Emma for taking the pictures for us. Today we will sho
26 February 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Four Days To Go
Its only four days to go until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here are a series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. A big thank you to Damien and Emma for taking the pictures for us. Today we
25 February 2015
Todays Highlights
Main observatory Whooper swan Mute swan Pintail Shoveler Wigeon Lady Fen Barn owl Little egret Golden plover Lapwing Buzzard
25 February 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Five Days To Go
Its only five days to go until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here are a series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. Thank you to Damien and Emma for taking the pictures for us. Today we will s
24 February 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Six Days To Go
Its only six days to go until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here are a series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. Thank you to Damien and Emma for taking the pictures for us. Today we will sho
23 February 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Seven Days To Go
Its only a week until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here are a series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. Thanks to Damien and Emma for taking the pictures for us. Today we will show you the c
22 February 2015
40th Anniversary: Comparison Pictures: Eight Days To Go
Its only Eight days to go until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Here are a series of comparison pictures to show how much the centre has changed over the past 40 years. Thank you to Damien and Emma for taking the pictures for us. Today we will s
21 February 2015