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‘Can a child's life be changed by a school trip? ‘First ever’ research
Can a one-day school trip to a nature reserve lead to lasting improvements in a child’s values and attitude towards the natural world? The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is pioneering research into the long-term effects on primary school children t
6 February 2015
Young people called on to support wetlands for a healthier future
Young people will grow up healthier and more prosperous if the world can reverse the loss of wetlands, is the message from WWT and charities and governments throughout the world today – World Wetlands Day. Young people in the UK are being asked join the
2 February 2015
Some wetlands receive fracking protection
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre's SSSI designation could protect it from fracking Some of the UK’s most important natural places will be protected from hydraulic fracturing by the Government – a move which h
27 January 2015
Duck adapting to climate change twice as well in EU protected areas
The smew – a rare but striking winter visitor to the UK – is doing twice as well within areas protected by EU wildlife laws as they spread northeast across Europe in response to climate change, according to a new study. Scientists studied data from w
26 January 2015
Duck adapting to climate change twice as well in EU protected areas
The smew – a rare but striking winter visitor to the UK – is doing twice as well within areas protected by EU wildlife laws as they spread northeast across Europe in response to climate change, according to a new study. Scientists studied data from we
26 January 2015
Boom year for cygnets at Martin Mere in 2015
The International Swan census has been in active since 1995 and takes place every five years to compile the numbers of both Bewick and Whooper swans and to give an estimation of their population. The survey incorporates census numbers compiled from Briti
21 January 2015
Silent Auction Ending Soon
The Silent Auction to raise money for the development of the new Swan Link Hide is coming to an end on the 31st January. Don't miss out on your opportunity to grab a bargain before the gavel finally comes down at the end of the month. if you would like to
20 January 2015
Meet Martin Mere's young volunteer of the year!
This is Abi Hayes who has been volunteering at Martin Mere since she was 16. She is just one of a group of young people who help out with family activities at weekends. Abi has proved to be ...a brilliant volunteer, showing her enthusiasm and commitment w
15 January 2015
Wetland wildlife gets boost from players of People’s Postcode Lottery
Wetland wildlife is to benefit from new developments at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) thanks to the generous support of players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Players of the charity lottery have awarded £175,000 to WWT, which has been presente
14 January 2015
Artwork in our silent auction
Martin Mere currently has a silent auction in progress to help raise money for the Swan Link hide development. Don'y worry if you can't get to the centre before it finishes on 31 January - below is a selection of photographs of the auction (more to foll
7 January 2015
An unusual story about our swans
Over the winter at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre we get lots of fantastic stories about the incredible journeys of our Whooper swans that visit us over the winter, but few as unique as the following story. Over the summer, our Species Monitoring Assistan
6 January 2015
Sightings 31 Dec
Wader lake am mid tide Mute swan 2 Teal 6 Canada goose 10 Greylag 1 Redshank 5 Lapwing 2 Saline lagoon Common snipe 6 Moorhen 4 Redshank 3 River Goosander 2 Goldeneye 1 Teal 86 Mallard 35 Spring Gill Great spotted woodpecker (drumming) North Wood Lesser r
31 December 2014
Developments to start the next 40 years
A conservation silent auction has begun at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre to raise money for a new Swan Link Discovery hide in 2015. The current swan link hide was built in the 80s and at its time was the longest hide in Europe, allowing over 100 people t
29 December 2014
A new species and new information to help ducks, geese and swans
The latest scientific research that will help conserve waterbirds and their wetland habitats has been published by the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) in a special two-part edition of its peer-reviewed, scientific journal: Wildfowl. A new species –
23 December 2014
Meet Steve, another long term member of staff
How long have you worked at Martin Mere? I’ve been at Martin Mere for 17 years, the first 2 as a volunteer. What was the first job you did? On my first day, I put sticky labels on envelopes in publicity. Being indoors didn’t really suit me, though
23 December 2014