News
Sightings
Very few reports recieved today, but the highlight was a Red Kite which flew past the reserve mid afternoon heading towards Burscough Bridge. The 1st sum/2nd cal year Little Gull was still present from Ron Barker Hide, also an adult Mediterranean Gull was
26 May 2017
Today's Highlights
Barn owl Little owl Marsh harrier Buzzard Kestrel Ringed plover-6 Little ringed plover on nest Redshank Oystercatcher Avocet and chicks Lapwing and chicks Coot and chicks Moorhen Black-tailed godwit Little egret Garganey Shelduck Shoveler Pochard Gadwall
26 May 2017
Avocet chick
An Avocet chick has hatched in the waterfowl collection at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre giving our visitors the opportunity to get up close to these birds. The avocets can be found in the aviary in the weird and wonderful part of the grounds and this is
26 May 2017
Latest Sightings - 26th May - Avocets again early this morning
Two Avocets were seen early this morning on the Folly Pond, but have since moved elsewhere, we are trying to relocate them. It's set to be a very hot day, with little wind making it perfect for watching insects in the Meadow. Damselflies and Dragonflies a
26 May 2017
Wildlife sightings - 26/05/17
a.m. Tide level: Mid-low Wader Lake Shelduck 37 + 12 ducklings Avocet 23 + 8 chicks Lapwing 11 + 3 chicks Gadwall 11 + 3 chicks Lesser black-backed gull 2 Eurasian teal 3 Black-headed gull 12 Shoveler 3 + 10 Common tern 120+ Ringed plover 2 Grey heron 18
26 May 2017
Recent Sightings
Black-Headed Gull and Chick Cr. Rob Werran Millennium Wetlands Little Grebe 2 Little Egret 1 Grey Heron 1 Mute Swan 2 adults, 8 cygnets (Deep Water Lake) and 2 adults 9 cygnets (Lily Pond) Greylag 3 Shelduck 3 Gadwall
26 May 2017
Clear blue skies and again more sunshine
Again the day started warm but with barely a cloud to be seen in the sky. Temperatures are still set to stay high so looks like another day of lovely weather. Rushy At least 9 avocets were seen here, 2 of which are on eggs, and 3 little chicks can be seen
26 May 2017
Another Day of Sun
Yesterday started warm with again more sun and temperatures increasing. But even with the increasing heat there are still lots of birds to see. Rushy Lots of shelduck and tufted duck were present here, with a brood of shelduck ducklings. There were also c
26 May 2017
Wildlife sightings for 26th May 2017
3 Common Tern - main lake, sheltered lagoon 1 Common Sandpiper - grazing marsh 2 Little Ringed Plover - wader scrape 1 Redshank - main lake 2 Shoveler - a pair on the wader scrape 1 Grey Wagtail - reservoir lagoon 1 Whitethroat - singing around the entran
26 May 2017
Bird News
Yesterday's Little Gull was still present today, but mobile, spending time in front of both the Ron Barker (afternoon) and United Utilities (morning) hides. A second summer Mediterranean Gull was on the Mere, as were a single female Ruff and 30 or more Bl
25 May 2017
Today's Highlights
Yellow wagtail Tree sparrow in nest box by cafe Goldfinch Little egret Shelduck Shoveler Mute swan and cygnets Whooper swan and cygnets Avocet and chicks Lapwing and chicks House martin Swallow Little owl Barn owl Buzzard Kestrel Snipe Black-tailed godwit
25 May 2017
Wildlife sightings for 25th May 2017
1 Shelduck - wader scrape 2 Little Ringed Plover - reservoir lagoon 2 Redshank - grazing marsh 2 Common Tern - main lake 1 Whitethroat - singing by the entrance bridge May bird highlights: Wood Sandpiper, Grey Plover, Whinchat, Oystercatcher, Gree
25 May 2017
Reserve Update Thursday 25th May - Orchids start flowering
With the recent spells of sunny weather interspersed with rain showers ever more wild flowers are coming into colour. The first Orchids have now been spotted in the Meadow and there is one that has popped up alongside the path down to the Peter Scott O
25 May 2017
Sightings
The first Little Gull of the year appeared on the Mere mid afternoon, a 1st summer bird. Also 2 different 1st summer/2nd cal year Mediterranean Gulls on the Mere in the morning and a breif visit by a pair of 2nd summer/3rd cal year Mediterranean Gulls in
24 May 2017
Floating islands launched to help scoters
Artificial islands made of redundant materials from fish farms have been floated at two Scottish lochs as safe nest sites for common scoters. Common scoters are one of the UK’s rarest breeding birds. They nest at just a small number of Scottish lochs. R
24 May 2017