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Wildlife

A world of wildlife awaits at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. With a variety of habitats on offer, there's always a star species on show. Check the latest sightings and find out how to make the most of Martin Mere's wildlife.

Autumn and winter at Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Fungi flourish, falling leaves make kingfishers easier to spy and there’s the awesome sight of 30,000 pink-footed geese and 1500 swans coming back to the mere for the winter.

Nature reserve

Many thousands of migrant wild ducks, geese, waders and swans make Martin Mere truly world class, offering spectacular displays of feather and flight.

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Latest sightings

Find out which species have made an appearance with our latest sightings, updated regularly by staff and volunteers.

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    WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough, Lancashire, L40 0TA

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    01704 895181

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Limited is a charity (1030884 England and Wales, SC039410 Scotland) and a company limited by guarantee (2882729 England). VAT number 618368028.