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Latest Sightings
The autumn migration is in full flow now with a recent dawn count recording 3,500 pink footed geese roosting on the reserve. Most of these birds leave to feed off the reserve during the day but flocks can be seen feeding on Sunley's and Lord's Mere marsh
15 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
Latest Sightings
This weeks warm weather has seen pink-footed geese arriving in their hundreds, which can be seen especially well at Woodend Marsh, along with a bittern and 6 pintails.At Plover field, the hobby has been showing, and 7 yellow wagtails and jack snipe have a
9 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
Latest Sightings
12 green sandpipers have been enjoying the mud on the mere, at Raines hide, and at woodend this week, and 5 cattle egrets have been spotted recently at Ron Barker hide and on the mere. Also at Ron Barker hide, marsh harriers and hobbies have been seen out
5 September 2023
Latest Sightings
The kingfishers to the downstairs left of Ron Barker hide have still been showing well this weekend, along with a kestrel also seen nearby.Cattle egret have also been spotted around the mere, as well as green, common, and wood sandpipers across the site (
28 August 2023
Latest Sightings
The kingfisher has been showing well at Ron Barker hide, best seen from the downstairs to the left, catching fish. Here has also been a good place to spot marsh harrier and greenshank.For those looking for other wader species this week, the best place is
25 August 2023
Latest Sightings
Our latest BTO WeBS survey was undertaken over the weekend. Highlights from the survey included 287 shoveler, 151 black-tailed godwit and 26 ruff recorded on Woodend Marsh. Other highlights from the survey included green sandpiper, greenshank and ringed p
23 August 2023
Latest Sightings
The Pectoral Sandpiper has still been showing well all weekend and again today is at the back of the Mere. The mere has plenty of mud which is also attracting lots more waders including Green Sandpipers, Common Sandpipers, 200 Black-tailed godwits, 18 Ru
14 August 2023
Latest Sightings
The mere is the best place on site for waders now we’ve lowered the water levels. We have had reports of a pectoral sandpiper. It was reported on Sunday and today at 1pm, both times on the Mere. On Sunday we had over 400 lapwing, over 200 black tailed g
7 August 2023
Latest Sightings
Plenty to see here on the reserve over the past few days. One of the highlights have been the sparrowhawk nest that was found on our Canoe Safari. 4 chicks are branching at the moment and great views can be achieve by taking one of our boat tours. Keeping
30 July 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