Martin Mere news
Better late than never. Duckling season begins at WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere is heralding the start of spring and downy duckling season with Nene goslings hatching at the centre. The nene goslings usually hatch mid-March but the recent cold weather has ensured things are running a little late this year. The Nene
5 April 2013
How are the avocets getting along in this cold weather?
Avocets spend the summer at Martin Mere for their breeding season and it is always interesting to see how many arrive at what time. Watch this video below to see how the cold weather has affected the arrival of the avocets. [yframe url='http://www.youtube
2 April 2013
How do we catch up the birds for a health check?
Every year in March we catch up all of our birds to giv ethem a health check and innoculations for DVE which can be a serious illness for waterfowl. But how do we catch the birds? Watch this video that shows what we have to do and why to ensure we have a
28 March 2013
Visit the treasure island of Martin Mere this Easter
The Easter theme this year is 'Treasure'. Visit the Island of Martin Mere, but beware, you may need to build a raft and create a treasure map to escape from the pirates! This is the Island of Martin Mere - can you spot where the ten telescopes are in our
27 March 2013
Spring flowers bloom
Spring flowers are blooming uo around the Martin Mere reserve at the moment which is really important for early emerging insects such as bubble bees and butterflies. See if you can see these flowers on your next trip to the centre. Snowdrop Bullace Primr
26 March 2013
Easter holidays begin at Martin Mere
Starting this Saturday you can do the following fantastic activites at Martin Mere This Easter you can get a close encounter with nature and discover treasures as you explore our telescope treasure trail, delve into ponds to find mini-beasts, construct a
21 March 2013
New Life at Martin Mere - video footage
We have received brand new cameras to do video footage at Martin Mere. Over the last two days we have had training and we have made the following new life short video below. [yframe url='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8B0MmtF6bw&feature=youtu.be']
13 March 2013
Award winning canoe safari re-opens at WWT Martin Mere
On Saturday 23 March, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is re-launching the award winning canoe safari and boat tour experience for the summer. Over 12,000 canoes took to the water last year ensuring up to 40,000 people enjoyed the experience that allows you
10 March 2013
Hatch of the week: Black-necked swan
Each week we will start to feature a 'Hatch of the Week'. This week I am pleased to say that one black-necked swan cygnet hatched two days ago. They were sitting on three eggs, but only one has hatched and the cygnet can be seen riding around on mum's bac
7 March 2013
WWT Martin Mere welcomes Meningitis Trust day
Feeding otters and swans guaranteed a fun time was had by all at the Meningitis Trust’s Lancashire Family Day at Martin Mere Wetland Centre, near Ormskirk yesterday (Sunday, 3 March). The sleek and slinky, but friendly, otters were the stars of the show
5 March 2013
New development begins at WWT Martin Mere
A brand new ‘WOW’ development has begun at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. ‘WOW’ is titled Weird and Wonderful and is a complete redevelopment of the Australasia area of the wildlife gardens. The new exhibit will transform an existing area of th
1 March 2013
Meet Flick, our baby otter
Today is the last day that we are profiling our baby otters. Today we are telling you about Flick. The largest of the 3 cubs, she is already heavier than her father, and will throw her weight around! She is highly inquisitive and very playful and loves
28 February 2013
Meet Penny, our baby otter
This week we are profiling each of our baby otters so that you can get to know them a bit better. Today is the turn of Penny. She’s the smallest and most timid of the 3 cubs. She has a dark coat like Thai, and has a thinner more chiselled face like Ne
27 February 2013
Meet Belle, our baby otter
Over the next three days we will profile each of our baby otters to allow you to get to know them and have the opportunity to recognise them when you come to visit us. Today is a feature on Belle. The middle sized one, she is now the boldest of the 3 cubs
26 February 2013
An update on our baby otters
It’s been 7 months now, and the otter cubs have grown up fast, so it’s time for an update on how they’re doing and where they’re up to developmentally. Obviously, they are all eating solids now, and only solids, they will have been weaned by t
25 February 2013