Latest sightings
Little Stint
A Little Stint was present on Woodend Marsh today, viewable from the United Utilities hide with a flock of about 20 Dunlin. Also from United Utilies, a Whinchat was reported this morning.Elsewhere on the reserve, a Cetti's Warbler showed well near the Kin
10 May 2019
Black Terns
A group of 3 Black Terns were feeding over the Mere from mid morning onwards, still present mid afternoon, but no sign from 4pm. This coincides with a small influx locally after a few days of easterly winds.A good count of 28 Dunlin on Woodend Marsh today
9 May 2019
Tuesday Sightings
Lighter winds, sun shining a pleasant day to be out and about. Late news from yesterday a dog Otter swam past the Ron Barker Hide late afternoon.Wood Sandpiper flew onto Woodend Marsh around 2pm then appeared to fly off south. Great count of 16 Dunlin a
7 May 2019
Garganey again
Drake Garganey again on Woodend Marsh, two drakes on Sunley's Marsh this afternoon. Also there 10 Avocet, 6 Redshank, 2 Oystercatcher, Dunlin and Black-tailed Godwit. Two Common Tern on the Mere, Also there 3 Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, 6 Oyst
6 May 2019
Sunday's Sightings
Two drake Garganey on Woodend Marsh then one flew towards Vinson's/Sunley's. White Wagtail on Woodend also Little Ringed Plover, Ringed Plover, Black-tailed Godwit, Oystercatcher, Avocet, Lapwing. A Merlin this morning is one of our latest records. A pos
5 May 2019
Latest Sightings
Up to 3 Wood Sandpiper being seen on Woodend Marsh. Also there Greenshank (new in), 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 8 Avocet and 20+ Black-tailed Godwit (the first large-ish group for a week). Drake Garganey on Woodend Marsh. Common S
4 May 2019
Three Wood Sandpipers
The 3 Wood Sandpipers present yesterday remained on Woodend Marsh today, along with 2 male Garganey (another probably different bird was on Vinson's Marsh this morning).A pair of Bullfinches was next to the path near the United Utilities hide.2 pairs of M
3 May 2019
Thursday (quick) update
A very quick update on today's sightings - more details tomorrow.Firstly, an unusual looking heron suggested (on a "flight only" view) to the observers the possibility of a Purple Heron. Keep your eyes open !Today's sightings include;Woodend Marsh - 2 mal
2 May 2019
Sandpipers
Two Wood Sandpiper on Woodend Marsh by this afternoon, also 2 Dunlin. Two drake Garganey from the Ron Barker Hide. Two Common Sandpiper (featured image) on the Mere. Two Grasshopper Warbler reeling, one on the Reed Bed, one on Woodend Marsh. The first Lap
1 May 2019
Latest Sightings
Two Drake Garganey on the Mere then on Woodend Marsh. A Wood Sandpiper dropped in on the Mere then flew off south, possibly a new bird. Five Ringed Plover on Woodend Marsh are new in, also 2 Dunlin there and a Common Sandpiper. Two Whimbrel on the Mere l
30 April 2019
Pectoral Sandpiper
A good start to the day with a Pectoral Sandpiper found on Woodend Marsh. Martin Mere has had quite a few spring 'Pecs' over the years although generally they are pretty much annual autumn birds. (Below Pectoral Sandpiper with Redshank) Two new wader spec
29 April 2019
Migrant arrivals
The first Whinchat and Lesser Whitethroat of the year, both found in the afternoon. The Whinchat, a male, was out on Plover Field and the Lesser Whitethroat was in the hedge between the two Reed Bed Platforms. The Martin Mere reserve year list is now 130
28 April 2019
Wood Sandpiper still present
Fine to start with followed by a rain front until mid afternoon. First Swift of the year. Always good to get a April Swift. Wood Sandpiper (below) still present on Woodend Marsh. Also on Woodend, 7 Dunlin, 2 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 60+ Avo
26 April 2019
Three drake Garganey
Two drake Garganey this morning on Sunley's Marsh were joined by the third bird in the afternoon. Wood Sandpiper on Woodend and briefly on the Mere. Also 6 Dunlin, 10 Ruff, 70 Avocet, 2 Redshank, Black-tailed Godwit, 2 Little Ringed Plover and Ringed Plo
25 April 2019
Wood Sandpiper new for the year
A great time to catch up with Whimbrel in Lancashire. Our featured photograph shows a handful of Whimbrel that dropped in on the Mere briefly early afternoon. Approximately 30 birds came in from the South, bathed before moving off North. A little later, w
24 April 2019