Martin Mere news
NW Bird Festival
Whooper Swans on a very calm mere at Martin Mere See over 70 species of wild bird as well as special guest speakers TV presenters George McGavin and Miranda Krestovnikoff, wildlife photographer Alan Hewitt, the Orchid
23 August 2018
Learn a new skill this winter
Over the autumn and winter, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is hosting a series of courses aimed at getting you engaged with nature. From September onwards you can take part in courses that help increase your bird identification skills, photography skill
2 August 2018
Crowned cranes return
A new pair of African crowned cranes have been released into WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre’s aviary. Grounds Manager, Steve Nasir, said: ”Crowned cranes are very popular with our visitors and we are very pleased to have a pair back at Martin Mere. Th
20 July 2018
Red-breasted Geese Goslings
Three Red-breasted geese goslings have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. It has been 15 years since the centre last bred this species successfully. Martin Mere has had a very successful breeding season – in fact one of the best we have had, cul
20 July 2018
Bionic Bugs
Breaking news – GIANT Bionic Bugs are invading WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer searching for the World’s Largest Bug Hotel. Have a bug-filled adventure this summer as Martin Mere is taken over by six giant Bionic Bugs from Saturday 28 July
6 July 2018
Bat & Barn Owl Nights
Popular Bat and Barn Owl nights return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer. Every Friday in August (10th, 17th, 24th & 31st) join our reserve team and bat expert for this unique experience. The evening starts at 8pm until 11pm, with a walk o
27 June 2018
Special arrivals
Seven Baer’s Pochard ducklings, one of the world’s rarest ducks, have hatched in the nursery at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. In 2012 the world’s conservation authority, the IUCN, classified the bird as “Critically Endangered”, meaning it is j
21 June 2018
Volunteering?
A young girl being given a Dusty Duck log book at WWT Martin Mere. Volunteer your time and meet new people at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is looking for enthusiastic volunteers of all
5 June 2018
Flamingo chicks!
Eight greater flamingo chicks have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this week. Centre Manager, Nick Brooks, said: “It is always great to see flamingo chicks at the centre. They are very popular with our visitors. We do a flamingo experience eve
18 May 2018
Get nose to beak
Get nose to beak with ducklings this May Half Term at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre This May half term sees the return of the award winning egg-to-duckling experience at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. The event, from Saturday 26 May to Sunday 3 June, al
17 May 2018
New resources!
Thousands of school children come to Martin Mere every year and enjoy a variety of guided learning sessions with our dedicated education team, then they use our extensive and accessible site to explore the wetlands under their own steam. During this ‘se
8 May 2018
New pond zone!
Pondering over what to do this summer? A new development at WWT Martin Mere might provide the answer! Work has begun this week on a major new Pond Zone development at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Nick Brooks, Centre Manager at Martin Mere, welcomed the
3 May 2018
Garden launch
Royal Bank of Canada Show Garden has been launched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Inspired by the boreal forest of northern Ontario, the Gold medal winning Royal Bank of Canada Garden - as seen at the 2017 RHS Chelsea Flower Show – was officially ope
26 April 2018
On your marks......
Get your place at the starting line this Bank Holiday at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre On your marks, get set, go…………. WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is making a splash this bank holiday weekend with the fifth annual plastic duck race on Monday 7
19 April 2018
Southport Contemporary Arts
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre by the Southport Contemporary Arts group: ‘Nature Scapes’. Nature Scapes is an exhibition of work from across the network that celebrates the beautiful and inspiring natural env
18 April 2018