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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

White stork chicks hatch at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

White stork chicks hatch at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Two white stork chicks have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the first time. The chicks hatched at the end of May and can be seen sat underneath mum to the right of the stork lodge in the Eco-garden. Centre Manager, Nick Brooks, said:

13 June 2022

The secret lives of Avocets

The secret lives of Avocets

These stunning birds are such a joy to see in the summer, a symbol of wetlands! They are elegant black and white birds with long blue legs and a delicate upturned bill they flick from side to side through the water filtering out insects and small fish. A

28 May 2022

Have a bug-tastic time this May Half Term at Martin Mere

Have a bug-tastic time this May Half Term at Martin Mere

Calling all bug explorers! Visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this May Half Term to have a fantastic day of bug themed activities. There will be opportunities to get close and personal to a variety of bugs and insects including spiders, stick insects

20 May 2022

A wild guide to Summer

A wild guide to Summer

Summer is an amazing time of year to discover wetland wildlife. This guide is here to help you make the most of your day and have an amazing wetland adventure.

19 May 2022

 First Cuckoo Arrives

First Cuckoo Arrives

The sound of a cuckoo is probably the most recognised bird song in the country and it has been a delight to hear one calling over our reed bed in the last few days. While us humans love hearing the two syllable call, the sound strikes fear into the sm

16 May 2022

Four Greater Flamingo chicks hatch at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Four Greater Flamingo chicks hatch at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

Staff and volunteers at WWT Martin Mere are celebrating after 4 Greater Flamingo chicks hatched at the centre last week. Flamingos are a firm favourite with visitors, often displaying their courtship routines and getting up close to visitors, so the ne

13 May 2022

Lapwing chicks  hatch at Martin Mere

Lapwing chicks hatch at Martin Mere

The call of the lapwing is an amazing evocative sound of the spring and summer. They whirl through the air crying, “pee-wit” declaring that this are of the field is theirs. Lapwings are beautiful waders with broad black wings that look like Ping-Pong

3 May 2022

Duck race Day at Martin Mere

Duck race Day at Martin Mere

On your marks, get set, go...WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is making a splash this bank holiday weekend with the annual rubber duck race on Monday, May 2, at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm.

25 April 2022

Can you ‘quack the case’ this Easter?

Can you ‘quack the case’ this Easter?

You’ll go quackers for the Easter Duck Trail being held at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this Easter. Get everyone together for a fun-filled, family day out and go in search of the bright yellow ducks hiding around our amazing wetlands! Pick up a t

1 April 2022

Black swan cygnets hatch at Martin Mere

Black swan cygnets hatch at Martin Mere

Three black swan cygnets have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre just in time for Easter! The cygnets hatched on 18 March and can be seen with their parents in the Weird or Wonderful area of the grounds. Nick Brooks, Centre Manager, said:

25 March 2022

Easter has it all, as Winter turns to Spring

Easter has it all, as Winter turns to Spring

Easter is traditionally the busiest time of year for Martin Mere and it’s also great time to see a great mixture of wildlife on the reserve. There will still be a variety of winter wildfowl on the mere and this usually includes a few whooper swans that

21 March 2022

A Wild Guide to Spring

A Wild Guide to Spring

Spring is an amazing time of year to discover wetland wildlife. This guide is here to help you make the most of your day and have an amazing wetland adventure.

11 March 2022

There is a volunteering role for you!

There is a volunteering role for you!

Volunteers are at the heart of WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre – without our volunteers we couldn’t do what we do. We have around 150 volunteers in a wide range of roles, from helping to keep our grounds and reserves in tip-top condition, to welcoming

22 February 2022