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Slavonian Grebe
Great day at Martin Mere today. Highlight is the Slavonian Grebe showing well from the swan link viewing screens all afternoon, fingers crossed it'll still be there tomorrow. Stunning photo and sighting reported by Kevin Livesey Also possible waxwing spot
31 December 2021
Latest Sightings
Highlights over the last couple of days at Martin Mere include, 8 marsh harriers, 2 peregrines, great white egret and Merlin.Lots of activity at Janet Kear hide 2 treecreepers, brambling, great spotted woodpecker and 2 willow tits.Lots of ducks coming the
27 December 2021
WeBS count
We had a lovely WeBS count on Monday where once a month we count all of the wetland birds on the reserve. This is a coordinated count we have been doing every month since WWT took on the reserve. It is a BTO survey and all important wetlands are counted
23 December 2021
Latest Sightings
We're feeling festive this week at Martin Mere, and so are these birds:Ron-Barker:Roe DeerWhooper SwanTufted DuckPink-footed GooseLittle EgretKingfisher:Tree SparrowGreenfinchGoldfinchGreat TitBlue TitHale. Raines, Discovery, and Gladstone:Song ThrushWhoo
20 December 2021
Latest Sightings
We're feeling festive this week at Martin Mere, and so are our birds!Ron-Barker:Roe DeerWhooper SwanPink-footed GooseShelduckPochardWigeonPintailKingfisher:Tree SparrowGoldfinchGreenfinchChaffinchRobinGreat TitBlue TitHale, Raines, Discovery, Gladstone:Wh
17 December 2021
Latest Sightings
This week at Martin Mere, our volunteers and visitors have seen:Ron-Barker:ShelduckWhooper SwanPink-footed GoosePochardWigeonKingfisher:Tree SparrowGoldfinchGreat TitBlue TitGreenfinchRobinHale, Raines, Discovery, Gladstone:Mistle ThrushRedwingWhooper Swa
13 December 2021
Latest Sightings
It's been a blustery week at Martin Mere, these birds have managed to not be blown away!Ron-Barker:Whooper SwanPink-footed GeeseWrenPochardWigeonShelduckKingfisher:Tree SparrowRobinGreenfinchGoldfinchChaffinchGreat Tit Blue TitKestrelHale, Raines, Discove
9 December 2021
Latest Sightings
This week's latest sightings include, but are not limited to:Ron-Barker:Whooper Swan (569 in total on reserve)Pink-footed Geese (2000 in total on reserve)PochardShelduckKingfisher:Tree SparrowChaffinchRobinGoldfinchGreenfinch Blue TitGreat TitHale, Raines
6 December 2021
Latest Sightings
This week's sightings include:Ron-Barker:Whooper SwansPink-footed GeeseWigeonShelduckPintailKestrelLittle EgretPochardTealKingfisher:Tree SparrowGoldfinchGreenfinchBlue TitGreat TitRobinChaffinchHale, Raines, Discovery, Gladstone:Pink-footed GeeseWhooper
2 December 2021
Latest Sightings
On this windy and snow touched week we have seen:Ron-Barker:~200 Whooper SwansPink-footed GeeseWigeonShelduckPintailKestrelLittle EgretPochardTealKingfisher:Tree SparrowGoldfinchGreenfinchBlue TitGreat TitRobinHale, Raines, Discovery, Gladstone:1430 Pink-
29 November 2021
Latest Sightings
This weeks sightings at Martin Mere include:Ron BarkerPink-footed GooseWhooper SwanWigeonLittle GrebeGreat White EgretHale Hide / Raines Observatory / Discovery Hide / Gladstone HideLittle EgretKestrelSparrowhawkWhooper SwanPink-footed GooseWigeonShelduck
25 November 2021
Latest Sightings
On this frosty Monday we bring you our latest sightings!Ron-Barker:Pink-footed GooseWhooper SwanShelduckTealLapwingStarlingKingfisher:GoldfinchGreenfinchGreat TitBlue TitTree SparrowGreat Spotted WoodpeckerRaines, Discovery, Hale, and Gladstone:Pink-foote
22 November 2021
Latest Sightings
This week's sightings include:Ron Barker:Pink-footed GooseWhooper SwanShelduckMarsh HarrierDiscovery / Raines / Hale / Gladstone:Pink-footed GooseGreylag GooseWhooper SwanMute SwanCormorantLapwingRuffBlack-tailed GodwitSnipeShelduckPintailPochardWigeonTea
18 November 2021
Latest Sightings
This weeks sightings include:Ron BarkerWhooper SwanPink-footed GooseShelduckStarlingMarsh HarrierHale Hide / Raines Observatory / Discovery Hide / Gladstone HideWhooper SwanMute SwanPink-footed GooseShelduckPintailWigeonPochardTufted DuckShovelerRuffBlack
15 November 2021
Latest Sightings
On this fine misty morning, we bring to you our sightings:Ron-Barker:Marsh HarrierSparrow HawkKingfisherStoatWhooper SwanPink-footed GeesePochardWigeonTealPintailShovelerShelduckLittle EgretHale, Raines, Discovery, and Gladstone:WigeonTealPintailShovelerP
11 November 2021