Martin Mere news
Local school children design their own geese for new family trail at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Local school children have been celebrating one of Lancashire’s most iconic seasonal visitors by designing their very own geese for a new family trail, the Big Goose Count, at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as part of its new Goosefest celebrations. Ch
11 September 2026
September Bird of the Month: Baer’s Pochard (Aythya baeri)
This month, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the world’s most endangered ducks: the Baer’s pochard (Aythya baeri). This striking diving duck might not be the most familiar face in our Living Collection, but it is a species with an incredibly imp
4 September 2026
Full line-up of guest speakers confirmed at the North West Bird Watching Festival 2026
The full line-up of guest speakers has now been announced for Lancashire’s North West Bird Watching Festival, taking place at WWT Martin Mere on 17 and 18 October 2026. Visitors attending over the weekend will have the chance to witness s
2 September 2026
The Journey of the Pink-footed Goose
Where do they come from? And what challenges do they face on their journey?
18 August 2026
Wildlife photography takes centre stage at the North West Bird Watching Festival this October
Wildlife photographers from across the UK are being invited to capture one of Britain's greatest natural spectacles as the North West Bird Watching Festival returns to WWT Martin Mere on 17 and 18 October 2026. Set within one of the UK's most important w
14 August 2026
Last chance to experience WWT Martin Mere's colourful Dragonfly Festival this summer
See our handy guide to the final weeks of summer
11 August 2026
August Bird of the Month: Marbled Teal (Marmaronetta angustirostris)
This month we're shining a spotlight on one of the more subtle members of our collection, the marbled teal (Marmaronetta angustirostris). At first glance, the marbled teal may not have the bright colours of a mandarin duck or the striking patterns of a r
5 August 2026
North West Bird Watching Festival returns bigger than ever this October
Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers and nature lovers are being invited to experience one of the UK's most spectacular wildlife events as the North West Bird Watching Festival returns to WWT Martin Mere on 17 and 18 October 2026 - bigger and better than e
14 July 2026
WWT Martin Mere Announces it’s first ever ‘Goosefest’, celebrating the arrival of thousands of pink-footed geese this autumn
This autumn, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, invites visitors to witness one of the UK’s most breathtaking spectacles as the brand-new ‘Goosefest’ runs from 5 September to 18 October 2026. Marking
9 July 2026
July Bird of the Month: American Wigeon (Mareca americana)
This July, we're shining a spotlight on the striking American Wigeon (Mareca americana), a medium-sized dabbling duck that is instantly recognisable. One of the noisiest dabbling ducks, you will often hear it before you see it. Where can you find Americ
5 July 2026
Europe’s Longest Stretch of Stepping Stones Now Open at WWT Martin Mere
Visitors to WWT Martin Mere are invited to take on Lancashire's newest outdoor adventure as spectacular 68-metre attraction opens in time for the summer holidays, from Monday 6 July 2026.
1 July 2026
Fill your summer with flying colours as Dragonfly Festival returns to Martin Mere
This summer, WWT – the wetland charity – celebrates the return of its Dragonfly Festival, back and more colourful than ever. Running throughout the summer holidays at WWT Martin Mere, the festival brings dazzling performances, vibrant outdoor ac
17 June 2026
Rare breeding bittern success at WWT Martin Mere
West Lancashire’s WWT Martin Mere wetland centre has seen the successful breeding of bittern chicks for a third time on their reserve, after intensive restoration works in partnership with global shipping and logistics company CMA CGM Group. The centre
16 June 2026
Penny & Kenai take their trip to the vet
Our Asian small-clawed otters make their annual trip to the vet.
15 June 2026
June Bird of the Month: Inca Tern (Larosterna inca)
June’s bird of the month at WWT Martin Mere is the stylish Inca tern (Larosterna inca). What is the Inca tern? The Inca tern is a medium-sized seabird famous for its dark grey body, bright red beak, and stylish mustache. They are around 39-42 cm with
3 June 2026