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Winter Wildlife at Martin Mere

Winter Wildlife at Martin Mere

As the months get colder, WWT Martin Mere is joined by thousands of wintering ducks, swans, geese and waders, which create a fantastic winter spectacle.

30 November 2022

Discover GIANT LEGO® at Martin Mere

Discover GIANT LEGO® at Martin Mere

The much-loved GIANT LEGO® sculptures have returned to Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Burscough, Lancashire, after over two years.

18 November 2022

Have an eek!citing half term this October at Martin Mere

Have an eek!citing half term this October at Martin Mere

Families can put their courage to the test as they explore the eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature this October half term at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Centre.

5 October 2022

What’s on this Autumn - great days out at Martin Mere

What’s on this Autumn - great days out at Martin Mere

Autumn is a fantastic time for nature lovers and families looking to visit our centre. Here is what to expect!

22 September 2022

Animal Magic is back!

Animal Magic is back!

Animal Magic is returning to WWT Martin Mere on the 24 and 25 of September after three years.

20 September 2022

Why is bird ringing so important?

Why is bird ringing so important?

The world has seen staggering declines in bird populations, with approximately 48% of existing bird species worldwide known or suspected to be undergoing population declines, according to The State of the World’s Birds report led by Manchester Metropoli

19 August 2022

North West Bird Watching Festival Returns

North West Bird Watching Festival Returns

A wildlife-filled weekend will be on offer at the North West Bird Watching Festival, with everything from photography workshops, guided walks, bird ringing, guest speakers and more.

5 August 2022

 Families flock to Martin Mere to become fully-fledged Wetland Rangers

Families flock to Martin Mere to become fully-fledged Wetland Rangers

Head down to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Centre and follow in the footsteps of our rangers to help us with our daily mission to save wetland nature.

1 August 2022

The stork chicks have fledged!

The stork chicks have fledged!

Exciting news for our white stork chicks as they both left their nests last week.

22 July 2022

Making Meadows

Making Meadows

At WWT Martin Mere, the nature reserve is currently awash with colour. Here's what you can find!

18 July 2022

Become a Wetland Ranger this Summer at WWT Martin Mere

Become a Wetland Ranger this Summer at WWT Martin Mere

Families can join in the fun to become Junior Wetland Rangers at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer holiday. Follow in the footsteps of our rangers and help us with our daily mission to save wetland nature.

27 June 2022

The Creepy Crawlies of Martin Mere

The Creepy Crawlies of Martin Mere

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Site is alive with creepy crawlies this National Insect Week. From fluttering butterflies to aquatic critters, you can find plenty of life during your visit.

24 June 2022

Shelduckings have hatched and you can watch them live!

Shelduckings have hatched and you can watch them live!

Shelduck ducklings have now hatched and you can watch them live on our nestbox cam!

20 June 2022

Red-Crowned Crane Chick Hatches at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Red-Crowned Crane Chick Hatches at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Excitement at WWT Martin Mere as one of the rarest species of crane successfully hatches.

16 June 2022

The reserve is alive with chicks

The reserve is alive with chicks

At WWT Martin Mere the site is alive with activity. From the discovery hide sit and watch the antics of the black-headed gulls. We have 951 pairs this year which is a new site record, they nest right in front of the hide, and binoculars aren’t needed.

13 June 2022