Latest sightings
Latest Sightings
There has been Bittern activity again over the weekend. It was sighted from Harrier Hide on Friday dropping into the Reedbeds at midday and again in the late afternoon. On Saturday, the Bittern was observed from United Utilities hide in the early afternoo
9 June 2025
Latest Sightings
The Kingfisher had another successful breeding year, as 2 adults and 2 juveniles were spotted fishing together in the pools at Mereview hide and Ron Barker hide earlier this week.There are two pairs of Great Crested Grebe inhabiting the reedbed lake at Ha
5 June 2025
Latest Sightings
After a rainy weekend, we can expect sunny weather throughout the week, making it perfect for birdwatching here at Martin Mere.On Thursday, 1 Spoonbill and 1 Bittern were seen from the United Utilities hide. This location is ideal for observing these two
2 June 2025
Latest Sightings
From Monday to Wednesday this week, many exciting wild bird species have been visiting the reserve here at Martin Mere.On the main mere on Monday, 3 Cormorants, 2 Common Terns, 2 Tufted Ducks, 1 Herring Gull and 19 Gadwall were seen, all of which were vis
29 May 2025
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Over 50 House Martins and around 10 Sand Martins created a fantastic spectacle at the weekend. They were loving the much-needed rain and were witnessed in a feeding frenzy, soaring around above the Visitor Car Park and catching flying insects.In other sig
26 May 2025
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There has been a new arrival to the reserve here at Martin Mere this week. 3 Curlew Sandpipers were seen - the first of the year - from the Discovery hide. Other birds seen on the main mere this week include 3 Common Terns, 2 Ruff, 1 Cormorant, 6 Swallows
22 May 2025
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7 Grey Heron and 3 Spoonbill have been recorded on the reserve - you might spot these birds in flight from the United Utilities hide.On Friday morning, 150 Black-Tailed Godwits were seen from Harrier hide, as well as 1 Buzzard. The Bittern was spotted fly
19 May 2025
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This week, the reserve team carried out another Breeding Bird Survey. Over 400 Black-Headed Gull nests were counted on the Mere islands. Some families are already visible from the Discovery hide, including Shelduck, Mallard and Greylag Geese.Other broods
15 May 2025
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Martin Mere is a fantastic destination for an enjoyable day out, especially during this extended period of warm, sunny weather.Over the weekend, we observed the arrival of some new species: 1 Garganey and 1 Spotted Redshank on Woodend Marsh, and 1 White S
12 May 2025
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The first Spotted Flycatcher of the year was sighted today at Janet Kear hide, and a Tawny Owl was heard from the path outside.On the Mere this week, 3 Common Sandpiper were seen, as well as Oystercatchers, families of Greylag Geese, and both Common Terns
8 May 2025
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The birds of prey have continued to put on quite a display here at Martin Mere on our reserve during Bank Holiday weekend, with many Marsh Harriers, Buzzards and Kestrels having been sighted. A Peregrine was also spotted from Rees Hide. Multiple waders ha
5 May 2025
Latest Sightings
The weather here at Martin Mere this week has been as spectacular as the diversity of species now present on the reserve.On the main mere today, 7 House Martins were seen swooping down to the water's surface for a drink after their long migration back fro
1 May 2025
Latest Sightings
The distant call of a Cuckoo was heard this morning outside Harrier Hide, and 1 Kingfisher was heard on Saturday. Another Kingfisher has been showing beautifully today at Ron Barker hide. On the Reedbed Walk, the Bittern, often unseen but can be heard 'bo
28 April 2025
Latest Sightings
This week, the reserve team carried out a Breeding Bird Survey to estimate how many birds are breeding around the site.Mallard ducklings, Greylag goslings and Coot chicks have already been seen wandering around the collection grounds.Many warbler species
24 April 2025
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It's been a mixed bag weather wise this Easter weekend but we've got plenty to see across site. We're starting to see a boom in migrants and breeding birds with Greenshank, Linnet and Whitethroat seen from Ron Barker. There are lots of other Warblers star
21 April 2025