Blog - Martin Mere
Construction work at the Centre
Now we are into the new year we have a long list of jobs to do at the centre. The first job is to remove that external corridor that runs alongside the exhibition hall, so there may be some distruption in the main foyer over the next couple of weeks.
8 January 2013
Reserve list review of 2012
2012 turned out to be a record year at WWT Martin Mere with 170 species of wild bird recorded. It’s interesting to reflect why this was so. There are certainly a number of factors. The reserve management, for example Cetti’s Warbler which was the only
7 January 2013
A model couple of weeks at WWT Martin Mere
Its full steam ahead at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre as we are hosting two indoor model weekends: Model Train Show on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January and Model Boat Show on Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 February. All the family will be entertained by l
6 January 2013
Come and be a Canoe Safari volunteer
In March our award winning Canoe Safari will be reopening for the Summer season. We are looking for enthusiastic people who enjoy being outdoors and who interact well with people of all ages to join our dynamic canoe safari team. Volunteers will need to
6 January 2013
Happy New Year
I would like to thank everyone for the support you have shown us in 2012. It has been a great year for the centre with the opening of the play area and another record breaking bird list. I hope that you have a great new year and I will look forward to s
31 December 2012
Swan of the day: X4H 'Sigrun'
If there is one swan that you want to look out for it is Sigrun, ring number X4H. Sigrun was first ringed at Martin Mere in December 2002 making him the oldest known swan that is currently visiting Martin Mere. He was an adult in 2002 making him at least
28 December 2012
Learn about swans - Today is Z4V
Z4V is an unnamed male who was ringed at Martin Mere in 2005. He has a yellow darvic on his right leg and he is paired with AXN, a lady who has a red darvic on her left leg, although she has only been AXN since August as she was originally ringed H4L but
27 December 2012
Learn all about swans - Today its U49 'Mill'
Every day this week we are going to tell you about some of our swan characters and what we have learnt about them - why not make a note of their ring numbers and come down to see if you can spot them and send us a picture? Today we are focu...ssing on swa
26 December 2012
Happy Christmas
I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas. I hoped that you enjoyed the day yesterday. I spent it with all my fmaily and friends which was a very large gathering but I had a lovely time. It is back to business as usual today though as we are
26 December 2012
Join in the Christmas holiday fun
Our Christmas holiday activities start tomorrow for two weeks. There are swan feeds, swan talks, otter talks, family crafts and you can take part in out wetland winter olympics by exploring challenges in the grounds. We are open everyday except Christmas
21 December 2012
Thank you to Saturn Communications
We would like to thank Simon Boynton from Saturn Communications Groups Ltd for donating a Samsung 40" LCD TV that we have put in our foyer showing live footage from the reserve. Saturn Communications are based in Wigan: www.saturnvisual.com. Simon is pict
19 December 2012
Come and see Mike Dilger
On Monday 28 January, Mike Dilger from the One Show will be here at Martin Mere to do two swan feeds as 3pm and 3.30pm and to also do an evening talk starting at 6pm. You will need to book in advance for the talk and it costs £15 per person - to book ple
18 December 2012
Prize-winning photographs capture the wonder of wetlands
A panel chaired by TV presenter and wildlife photographer Chris Packham judged the national Canon/WWT Photography Competition. Among the winners are two Martin Mere entries: Laura Bristow who came second in the Peoples Choice Category with a picture titl
17 December 2012
An update on the winter goose counts
We have received the latest numbers for the Lancashire goose counts to try and determine the population of the Pink-footed goose. The last one will take place on 17 February 2013. Below is a table of all of the goose counts that have taken place and whe
11 December 2012
Beaver catch 2012: Welcome to Nutkins, our 2012 baby beaver
We started catching the beavers for their annual health check on Sunday 11 November and I am pleased to now tell you the results. The first night was very busy with the following caught in the traps: 8pm - Caught a 2012 kitt. Weighed 8.45kg which is an a
10 December 2012