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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
40th Anniversary Fact of the day: Nine days to go
Its only nine days until WWT Martin Mere celebrates its 40th Anniversary. Todays Fun Fact of the day is: WWT Martin Mere won a UFAW award in the 80s for innovative conservation breeding methods when we introduced car mats into our rearing techniques for
20 February 2015
40th Anniversary Fact Of The Day: Ten Days To Go
Its only ten days to go until the 40th Anniversary of WWT Martin Mere. Today's fun fact of the day is: Black winged stilts arrived at WWT Martin Mere in June 2006 and nested. Previously they were last seen in Lancashire in 1928.
19 February 2015
Volunteers celebrate WWT Steart Marshes’ first anniversary ahead of big tides
Local volunteers celebrated their first year of work at WWT Steart Marshes coastal flood defence and nature reserve this week, just ahead of the weekend’s big tides. The volunteer team celebrated with tea and cake. The m
19 February 2015