Sightings - Martin Mere
Bird News
Siberian Chiffchaff seen and heard early afternoon, also Common Chiffchaff there and along the Nature Trail. The Ross's Goose was looking wild today on the island at the back of the Mere. Will it disappear in the next few weeks? Similar wader counts to ye
11 March 2014
Hen Harrier again
A great day to be out and about and the forecast looks good for the week ahead. Locally one or two Sand Martin have been seen as well as Wheatear and Swallow. In fact a Chiffchaff along the Nature Trail is probably a new in migrant. Alternatively the Whoo
10 March 2014
Bird News
A brief sunday update. Two Siberian Chiffchaff still present with at least 2 Common Chiffchaff opposite the Sewage Works from the Reedbed Walk. Waders reported included 70+ Avocet, 4 Redshank, 3+ Ringed Plover, 7 Common Snipe, 200 Lapwing, 60+ Ruff, 60+ O
9 March 2014
Latest Sightings
Plenty of action again today, mild in the afternoon as the wind dropped. A good day for raptors for some with male Hen Harrier briefly mid afternoon, male and female Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, 6+ Common Buzzard and Sparrowhawk. At least one Siberian Chiffc
8 March 2014
Bird News 6 & 7 March
Spring is definitely in the air, lots of Waders building up on the reserve with counts of 102 Avocet, 86 Oystercatcher, 50 Ruff including a stunning male in almost full breeding plumage, 2 Redshank, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Curlew, 9 Black tailed Godwit all aro
7 March 2014
Brown Hare
Another pleasant day, the forecast ahead looks sensible for the next week or so. Brief bird news today including 2 Siberian Chiffchaff and 2+ Common Chiffchaff still present by the Sewage Works. If you need directions call in at the in focus shop. At leas
5 March 2014
Avocets increase
More Avocet arriving with a count of 94 this morning. Most of the birds are being seen from the Ron Barker Hide. At least one Siberian Chiffchaff present this morning opposite the Sewage Works on the Reedbed Walk. Close by a few Grey and Pied Wagtails. A
4 March 2014
Two Siberian Chiffchaff
They're flocking! Yes it appears we have two Siberian Chiffchaff present with 3 Common Chiffchaff early afternoon opposite the Sewage Works, accessed from the Reedbed Walk. The second bird is somewhat tattier than the original bird with missing feathers o
3 March 2014
Reserve Sightings
Siberian Chiffchaff still present this morning with 2+ Common Chiffchaff. A count of 70 Avocet this afternoon is the highest of the year so far. Most of these birds are seen from the Ron Barker Hide. At least 81 Ruff including the breeding plumage male. N
2 March 2014
Met Office Spring
I notice of late that the Met Office now starts spring on the 1st of March rather than on the 20th which is the vernal equinox. Perhaps a case of over simplification (dumbing down?), however today has definitely felt like the start of spring, delightful i
1 March 2014
Siberian Chiffchaff and other birds
The Siberian Chiffchaff is still present this mid afternoon feeding low along the pool side of the hedgerow parallel to the sewage works accessed from the Reedbed Walk. At least 3 Chiffchaff there singing occasionally. Two Grey Wagtail also close by wit
28 February 2014
Bird News
Siberian Chiffchaff still present along the hedgerow parallel to the sewage works at the end of the Reedbed Walk. Also at at least one Common Chiffchaff present and Goldcrest. Male Hen Harrier again this morning from the Ron Barker Hide. At least 6 Common
26 February 2014
Siberian Chiffchaff still present
Siberian Chiffchaff again showing reasonably well throughout the day and occasionally singing along the hedgerow opposite the sewage works, accessed from the Reedbed Walk. Also 2 Common Chiffchaff present also in song. Easily picked out if the bird is sin
25 February 2014
Bird News
Another pleasant day warm in the sun. The raptors took advantage of the weather with a brief appearance of the adult male Hen Harrier, 10+ Common Buzzard seen from the reserve, 2 Peregrine which have been absent of late, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk. Seven Bar
24 February 2014
Bird News
Slightly more sensible than the forecast suggested but still windy with the odd light shower. The Siberian Chiffchaff is still present seen low in the hedge row near the sewage works late afternoon but not vocal. Two Chiffchaff were also there plus a Gold
23 February 2014