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Free Entry for Goose Spectacular
The nights are drawing in and that can only mean one thing: the Pink-footed Geese, or pink feet, are returning to Martin Mere. There is just a small trickle of birds at the moment, but, within the next couple of weeks, numbers will start to build into the
21 September 2021
A wild guide to Autumn
September is a month when millions of birds are on the move. As the days start to gradually become colder and shorter, birds move from north to south and Martin Mere is a great place to see signs of this migration taking place.As you head out of the door
31 August 2021
North West Bird Watching Festival returns
WWT Martin Mere’s annual extravaganza, the North West Bird Watching Festival, returns this October and it’s an event not to be missed. Join us in Lancashire on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 October to hear from a wide range of guest speakers, speak to opt
17 August 2021
Marsh Harriers Breed For First Time
When you are walking on the Reedbed Walk or looking over the reserve from one of our hides, it is always worth looking out for birds of prey. At this time of year, their presence is usually indicated when a large flock of birds, such as lapwings, avoce
13 August 2021
Are you ready for a wetland adventure this summer?
Families can discover the wonder of wetlands this summer, with an adventure-packed day out at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal hand feeding some of nature’s most wo
9 July 2021
Top ten things to do at Martin Mere this summer
Are you ready for a wetland adventure this summer?
5 July 2021
Wildflowers bloom at Martin Mere
There is so much wildlife to see at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre at this time of year, but it is often forgotten that it is also an amazing time to come and see an array of wildflowers both on the reserve and as you walk through the grounds. With mor
2 July 2021
Breeding gulls and avocets makes this a great time to visit Martin Mere
It's impossible not to see our black-headed gulls at this time of year. There are over 500 pairs currently breeding on islands in the mere and many have already hatched young. The colony makes a lot of noise and you can experience this best at the Disc
3 June 2021
WWT Martin Mere thanks its pandemic volunteer stars
At the start of National Volunteers Week June 1 - 7, Martin Mere Wetland Centre, run by the charity The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) has paid tribute to its army of volunteers who helped the site get through the past, difficult year. From testing wa
27 May 2021
New species fly into Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre have welcomed a new species to our collection this week with the arrival of 12 Inca Terns. This uniquely plumaged bird breeds on the coasts of Peru and Chile and is native to the same region of South America as the ancien
27 May 2021
May Half Term
There’s a fantastic day ahead of you at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Enjoy splashing, dipping, playing, feeding, paddling and getting up-close-and-personal to some of nature’s most wonderful wildlife.
26 May 2021
A wild guide to Summer at Martin Mere
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. As you head out of the door and walk up towards the discovery hide, you have the option to tur
25 March 2021
On World Wetlands Day charities collaborate to launch wetlands and wellbeing guide
WWT, in partnership with leading mental health charity the Mental Health Foundation (MHF), have created a guide to help people improve their mental health and wellbeing by getting out and connecting with winter wetland nature.
2 February 2021
Lose yourself in a winter wonder wetland at WWT Martin Mere
This year, people have been connecting with nature in new and interesting ways and winter at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is the perfect excuse to wrap up and get outdoors to experience the beauty that the coldest season has to offer on and around the w
15 December 2020
Top tips for wildlife spotting
For many of us, spotting wildlife is a key part of a visit to WWT Martin Mere, and while our hides are sadly closed, we wanted to give you some great hints and tips on where to spot various wildlife without having to step foot in a hide! As you head ou
6 December 2020