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Latest Sightings
The sightings here at Martin Mere on a milder but mixed weather day are 65 Oystercatchers at the back of the Mere, a Curlew was heard flying over the Mere and a pair of Buzzards were sat on a gate post at the back of the Mere together. Marsh Harriers can
20 February 2025
Historic photos of Martin Mere to Celebrate 50 years
Sir David Attenborough at Martin Mere Alice in Wonderland event at Martin Mere School children on a trip to Martin Mere, sat in front of the Visitor Centre Two twins at the old Adventure Playground tunnel BBC Radio 4's Wild
19 February 2025
50 facts about Martin Mere to celebrate its 50th anniversary
WWT bought the land in 1972 The site was first opened to the public on 1 March 1975 WWT purchased 363 acres and the site is now over 600 acres It was purchased for £52,000, which equates to roughly £604,000 today It is now one of 10 wetland c
18 February 2025
Latest Sightings
The Wetland Bird Survey (WeBs) is a monthly count which aims to provide data to support the conservation and monitoring of wetland bird species. Here are the results from today:Wigeon 314Tufted Duck 10Moorhen 108Avocet 2Gadwall 6Whooper Swan 573Coot 147Li
17 February 2025
WWT Martin Mere celebrates its 50th in style with fantastic prizes up for grabs
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is marking a major milestone, its 50th anniversary, on Saturday, 1 March 2025, and they are inviting everyone to join in on the celebrations!Throughout the birthday weekend, visitors can explore a special anniversary exhibit
14 February 2025
Latest Sightings
The number of overwintering waterfowl today was 667 Whooper Swans and 1293 Pink-Footed Geese. You can witness the beautiful Whooper Swans from the Discovery Hide and watch them feeding every day at 3pm, alongside Pintail, Shelduck, Wigeon, Mute Swans, Coo
13 February 2025
WWT Martin Mere wins gold for sustainability at the Lancashire Tourism Awards
Lancashire’s top tourism and hospitality businesses took centre stage at the 2024 Lancashire Tourism Awards, held in the world-famous Tower Ballroom on Tuesday, February 11.From large and small attractions to visitor experiences and accessible tourism,
12 February 2025
Lancashire’s WWT Martin Mere is turning 50!
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, Lancashire, is celebrating its 50th anniversary on 1 March 2025, marking five decades of conservation, education, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. The popular wildlife centre initially opened to WWT members in lat
11 February 2025
Latest Sightings
Over the weekend, numerous birds of prey have been sighted including 1 Hen Harrier, 1 Kestrel, 1 Merlin, 5 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard and 1 Barn Owl at Ron Barker hide. Another Barn Owl was spotted from Tomlinson hide. 1 Peregrine was seen on the Mere, as w
10 February 2025
Seriously squelchy fun awaits families at Mudfest 2025 this February half-term
Families are invited to grab their wellies and head to WWT Martin Mere this February half term for Mudfest 2025. Kids of all ages can enjoy squelching, splashing and stomping through a series of marvellously muddy activities throughout the school holidays
9 February 2025
Latest Sightings
At Dawn today, 3530 Pink-Footed Geese and 374 Whooper Swans were counted. The Pink-Footed Geese have been very active again, flying all around the reserve. You can view the Whooper Swans from Discovery Hide, and watch them come close to feed every day at
6 February 2025
Latest Sightings
As the weather becomes mild, Oystercatchers can be seen arriving from coastal estuaries and 22 individuals were counted on the back of the Mere today.56 Black-Tailed Godwits were also observed. A few of them are beginning to change their Winter plumage fr
3 February 2025
Latest Sightings
At dawn today, 2090 Pink-Footed Geese and 660 Whooper Swans were counted on the nature reserve.The Pink-Footed Geese have been very active, flying between Plover Field (the back of the Main Mere) and Lord's Mere (Ron Barker hide).Around the end of Februar
30 January 2025
Behind the scenes at our white stork health check
Mid-January, the Living Collection team at WWT Martin Mere came together for our annual White Stork health check, a crucial part of ensuring the wellbeing of species. The white storks, a resident bird species at WWT Martin Mere, are monitored each year
28 January 2025
Latest Sightings
It's a bright and windy day, here at Martin Mere after last week's storm with plenty to be seen. A peregrine was spotted this afternoon over the reedbed near Harrier Hide.8 Marsh Harriers were seen over the weekend along with our usual array of wintering
27 January 2025