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Latest Sightings
The number of overwintering waterfowl today was 667 Whooper Swans and 1293 Pink-Footed Geese. You can witness the beautiful Whooper Swans from the Discovery Hide and watch them feeding every day at 3pm, alongside Pintail, Shelduck, Wigeon, Mute Swans, Coo
13 February 2025
WWT Martin Mere wins gold for sustainability at the Lancashire Tourism Awards
Lancashire’s top tourism and hospitality businesses took centre stage at the 2024 Lancashire Tourism Awards, held in the world-famous Tower Ballroom on Tuesday, February 11.From large and small attractions to visitor experiences and accessible tourism,
12 February 2025
Lancashire’s WWT Martin Mere is turning 50!
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on 1 March 2025, marking five decades of conservation, education, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. The popular wildlife centre initially opened to WWT members in lat
11 February 2025
Latest Sightings
Over the weekend, numerous birds of prey have been sighted including 1 Hen Harrier, 1 Kestrel, 1 Merlin, 5 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard and 1 Barn Owl at Ron Barker hide. Another Barn Owl was spotted from Tomlinson hide. 1 Peregrine was seen on the Mere, as w
10 February 2025
Seriously squelchy fun awaits families at Mudfest 2025 this February half-term
Families are invited to grab their wellies and head to WWT Martin Mere this February half term for Mudfest 2025. Kids of all ages can enjoy squelching, splashing and stomping through a series of marvellously muddy activities throughout the school holidays
9 February 2025
Latest Sightings
At Dawn today, 3530 Pink-Footed Geese and 374 Whooper Swans were counted. The Pink-Footed Geese have been very active again, flying all around the reserve. You can view the Whooper Swans from Discovery Hide, and watch them come close to feed every day at
6 February 2025
Latest Sightings
As the weather becomes mild, Oystercatchers can be seen arriving from coastal estuaries and 22 individuals were counted on the back of the Mere today.56 Black-Tailed Godwits were also observed. A few of them are beginning to change their Winter plumage fr
3 February 2025
Latest Sightings
At dawn today, 2090 Pink-Footed Geese and 660 Whooper Swans were counted on the nature reserve.The Pink-Footed Geese have been very active, flying between Plover Field (the back of the Main Mere) and Lord's Mere (Ron Barker hide).Around the end of Februar
30 January 2025
Behind the scenes at our white stork health check
Mid-January, the Living Collection team at WWT Martin Mere came together for our annual White Stork health check, a crucial part of ensuring the wellbeing of species. The white storks, a resident bird species at WWT Martin Mere, are monitored each year
28 January 2025
Latest Sightings
It's a bright and windy day, here at Martin Mere after last week's storm with plenty to be seen. A peregrine was spotted this afternoon over the reedbed near Harrier Hide.8 Marsh Harriers were seen over the weekend along with our usual array of wintering
27 January 2025
Latest Sightings
A cast of 15 Marsh Harriers have been soaring across the skies today, visible from the Discovery and Ron Barker hides. We counted 45 individuals during our Harrier Roost Survey. Other birds of prey to be seen around the reserve are Sparrowhawks, Peregrine
23 January 2025
Highest Marsh Harrier count for the site
On Sunday 19th January as part of the national Harrier survey (monthly winter harrier roost survey). The reserve team counted a new site record for Marsh Harriers with 45 going into roost across the site!! The first individuals started arriving at 3:30p
21 January 2025
Latest Sightings
A Barn Owl was observed perching and flying very close to Ron Barker hide today.Other species seen were Snipe, 1 Mistle Thrush, 2 Buzzards, 2 Great White Egrets, and 2 Little Grebe.The Kingfisher was showing well, hunting in the pool to the left of the hi
16 January 2025
Latest Sightings
This morning, we carried out the monthly Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) to monitor internationally important species. The survey includes all water birds observed, but not all species at Martin Mere. There were hundreds of Whooper Swans counted on the mere, a
13 January 2025
Latest Sightings
Snowfall has covered the reserve, and half of the mere is frosted over! We have supplied an extra feed for our winter visitors, the Whooper Swans, to give them energy during this cold spell. There is still plenty to see, and the site looks even more bea
9 January 2025