Latest sightings
Latest sightings
The English Longhorn cattle are now in 3 herds - 3 are in pumphouse field (to the right of Ron Barker hide). 12 cows and 3 calves on Sunleys which is the pool infront of the Ron Barker hide (right side). 30 cows 1 bull and 20 calves on the Mere best seen
28 July 2025
Latest Sightings
The reserve here at Martin Mere has been bountiful with many bird species seen this week. 1 Black-Necked Grebe juvenile, which had arrived on Sunday, is still present on the main mere. Look out for a small, dark grey bird bobbing up and down on the surfac
24 July 2025
Latest Sightings
A Black-Necked Grebe was spotted on the main mere yesterday. This particular individual is believed to be a juvenile because of its grey and black coloration. In breeding plumage, this species displays a distinctive black neck, head, and breast, along wit
21 July 2025
Latest Sightings
A wide variety of bird species continues to thrive here on the reserve at Martin Mere.2 Yellow Wagtails have been seen on the reserve recently. A colourful adult male was spotted from the Ron Barker hide on Saturday, whereas a juvenile was seen on the gro
17 July 2025
Latest Sightings
With the warm weather continuing over the weekend, there has been a wide range of wetland species on display across our reserve, taking advantage of the weather. On Monday, our reserve team carried out WeBS – Wetland Bird Survey – which is a monthly
14 July 2025
Latest Sightings
In the past few days here at Martin Mere, the good weather has continued to shine down over the reserve. A diverse range of species continues to visit the site as the summer continues.On Monday, 2 Greenshank were spotted near the back of the main mere. Ot
10 July 2025
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On Friday, 6 Green Sandpiper and 5 Ruff were observed at Gordon Taylor hide, and the 2 juvenile Tawny Owls were seen again on the nature trail towards Ron Barker hide. On Saturday, 1 Corn Bunting was reported in the visitor car park. From Ron Barker hide,
7 July 2025
Latest Sightings
The week so far has been sunny and calm, and the reserve here at Martin Mere has yielded a wide array of bird species.1 Song Thrush and 2 Tawny Owl juveniles have been seen today and on Wednesday in the trees along the nature trail. On the main mere recen
3 July 2025
Latest Sightings
As the warm weather continues, Martin Mere is teeming with wildlife, with a variety of creatures like butterflies, dragonflies, mammals, and birds visible to observe. Today on the Mere, 2 Common Sandpiper, 1 Hobby, 6 Common Tern, 2 Swift, 1 Grey Heron an
30 June 2025
Latest Sightings
The warm, rainy weather continues here at Martin Mere, and there is wide variety of wildlife about. On the main mere, which can be seen from Discovery hide, there has been Garganey spotted along with Tufted ducks, Shelduck, Oystercatcher and Lapwing. An e
27 June 2025
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Despite the summer solstice the autumn migration has started!On Woodend Marsh the first juvenile Icelandic black-tailed godwits have arrived on site. Also on Woodend are wood, green and common sandpiper with 6 green sandpiper observed from Gordon Taylor o
23 June 2025
Latest Sightings
As the warm weather closes in, the birds here on the reserve at Martin Mere are out in abundance. Some birds, such as the 7 Cattle Egrets that were observed from the main mere on Wednesday, are now entering their breeding plumage.1 Ruff, 8 Teal, 195 Lapwi
19 June 2025
Latest Sightings
It's a sunny start to the week here at Martin Mere with plenty of wildlife to be seen. Over the weekend 2 Kingfishers were from Ron Barker along with Skylarks, Cetti's Warblers, Linnets and Stonechats. Several different birds of prey were seen including a
16 June 2025
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The reserve team has carried out its third and final breeding bird survey. Most of the birds that can be found on the reserve have already reared their young, which have now fledged. Juvenile birds recorded on Woodend marsh include 10 Avocets, 1 Pied Wagt
12 June 2025
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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