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First whooper swans arrive at Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere saw the first two Whooper Swans arrive on 10 October, and the first family of five arrive on 11 October. As of 16 October, we have seen over 400 whooper swans on the mere!Each year, whooper swans make the 500-mile migration from Iceland to
11 October 2023
Chilean flamingo chicks hatch for first time in 10 years at Martin Mere Wetland Centre
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is celebrating the arrival of three Chilean flamingo chicks - our first success in 10 years. Hatching near the beginning of September, the adorable chicks are wowing visitors and stealing our hearts. Nick Brooks, Centr
29 September 2023
Autumn highlights at Martin Mere
Autumn is one of our favourite periods at Martin Mere. We see everything around us change to breathtaking colours and are joined by migratory species from the likes of Iceland. Drawn to Water: Quentin Blake at WWT We’ve partnered with well-known art
19 September 2023
North West Wetland Photographer competition winners announced
The winners are in for the North West Wetland Photographer of the Year competition! Thank you to everyone who entered the competition, we have had some amazing submissions. Here are the winners: Wetlands and their Wildlife Winner: Maggie Bullo
14 September 2023
Over a thousand pink-footed geese arrive at WWT Martin Mere
Excitement in Burscough as the highly anticipated sounds of over a thousand pink-footed geese fill the air during their arrival to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Each year, the geese make the 500-mile journey from Iceland to spend the next couple of m
11 September 2023
Have a wildlife-filled weekend at the North West's biggest bird watching festival
Join WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as it opens its doors to thousands of visitors for its annual North West Bird Watching Festival.
8 September 2023
Let WWT and Quentin Blake inspire an autumn of adventure and wonder at WWT Martin Mere
As autumn arrives, a new season collection of Quentin Blake’s distinctive illustrations, influenced by wetlands and nature, give a new insight into the wonderful walking trails at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
5 September 2023
Top 10 things to do this summer at Martin Mere
We’ve put together a list of our top 10 recommendations this summer - take a look!
28 July 2023
Our guide for rainy days at Martin Mere
Don’t let the rain put you off a visit to Martin Mere! We’ve got you covered for a fun day come rain or shine.
27 July 2023
A cow's role maintaining our wetlands
At WWT Martin Mere, we have a herd of English Longhorn cattle grazing our reserve, and there is no better time to appreciate them than on Cow Appreciation Day!
11 July 2023
Celebrating Insect Week
This week is Insect Week, and we are taking this opportunity to appreciate all of the insects we find at Martin Mere. These small yet remarkable beings play an essential role in our ecosystem, from pollination to decomposition. Our wetland attracts an
19 June 2023
Trumpeter swan hatches at Martin Mere
Staff and volunteers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, are ecstatic as they celebrate the arrival of a trumpeter cygnet.The cute cygnet successfully hatched at the beginning of June and is the offspring of the pair in the wetland centre’s l
16 June 2023
Martin mere goes solar!
WWT is committed to improving our sustainability and aims to embed this into everything we do. For us, sustainability means making the best use of our resources while minimising our impact on the environment. As part of our commitment to being more sus
10 June 2023
New play area opens in Wild Walk
The Wild Walk, a family favourite at Martin Mere, now has an extra adventure with a new play area for children to enjoy.
26 May 2023
Fluffy flamingos hatch at Martin Mere!
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre celebrates as Greater Flamingo chicks successfully hatch at the centre.
24 May 2023