Activities

See bird and waterfowl ringing, take part in guided walks, and witness thousands of pink-footed geese on the mere.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 9-10.30am
Cost: Free (book on the day)

: Join Jon Carter, from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), for a guided walk with a difference… how to use technology to enhance your nature experiences, while contributing to science!

As you see and identify birds on this leisurely stroll, each new sighting will be added to the BirdTrack app which not only allows you to keep detailed records of the species seen but also adds invaluable information to BTO’s database.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 1.30-2.50pm
Cost: Free (book on the day)

: Join Reserve Warden Jack Grimsditch on a guided tour of the reserve. He’ll show you all the best spots on the reserve and will introduce you to our most interesting wetland species.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 10 - 11am
Cost: Free drop in session

When: Saturday and Sunday, 11am-4pm
Cost: £12 per canoe (book on the day) / £3.50 per seat on guided boat.

: Grab a paddle and take to the water on the canoe safari or book onto a guided boat tour to go around our wetlands.

When: Saturday and Sunday, 12-2pm
Cost: Free (drop in)

: Expert bird ringer and Martin Mere Reserve Manager Louise Clewley will demonstrate how bird ringing is done and explain why it is such important work. Get your camera ready for some great close ups!