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Latest sightings
The first lapwing chicks hatched today hopefully the first of many. The little ringed plovers have set up territories we have 3 pairs.Whimbrel on site this week and still a few wheatears knocking around. 4 pairs of grasshopper warblers on site Lot is butt
23 April 2020
Latest sightings
Wall to wall sunshine has made great conditions for our singing migrants, 4 grasshopper warblers have set up territories (and have sculking females nearby), whitethroats are singing from the various hawthorn bushes around the site, lots more willow warble
20 April 2020
Latest sightings
We have had another glorious week of weather. The flowers are coming out on mass lots of cuckoo's flower in the fields, the bank to Janet Kear hide is awash with forget-me-nots. A few migrants passing through this week including whinchat and wheatears (s
16 April 2020
Latest sightings
Many more migrants have arrived over the weekend including whitethroats, yellow wagtails and sedge warblers. Lots of butterflies on the reserve, today we saw peacocks, small tortoiseshells, brimstones, orange tips and large whites.There is lots of mud on
13 April 2020
Latest sightings
Thew weather has been great and the birds are loving it! The warblers are singing setting up territories, more willow warblers have arrived, chiffchaffs are nest building. Corn buntings have come back and are jiggling. There are a few stonechats still ar
9 April 2020
Latest sightings
We had the first Swallow on the reserve today and a few House martins. The first Willow Warbler was also heard singing. The Chiffchaffs and Skylarks are in full swing enjoying the sunshine. This year we have heard Cetti's warblers singing in new locatio
6 April 2020
New life to celebrate at Martin Mere
Although our centre is currently closed to the public, our work has been continuing behind the scenes. It’s been a very busy week, with new arrivals to look after for both teams.
30 March 2020
Cape Barren goslings hatch
We are delighted to announce that four Cape Barren goslings have hatched at Martin Mere Wetland Centre. As a relatively new pairing at Martin Mere, these are the first goslings from this pair of geese, who will now have a lifelong bond.
25 March 2020
Latest Sightings
Worst things to do currently than getting out for a bit of fresh air and go birding. Signs of spring all over and a reasonable forecast for the week ahead. A compilation of sightings from the past few days. The Tundra Bean Goose (below) showing well today
16 March 2020
Bird News
Lots of birds around today, obviously enjoying the sunshine as much as the human visitors! Two European White-fronted Geese joined the bean Goose on the Mere this afternoon, with up to 1,500 Pink-footed Geese on the field behind.Raptors included a Red Kit
13 March 2020
Latest Sightings
A compilation of sightings from the last few days. Early days for classic spring migrants although a couple of Chiffchaff have been seen, these birds are likely to have over wintered. Four Great White Egret on the reserve on Monday, breaking the previous
9 March 2020
Spring ! ?
Mad Hares, singing Warblers, and Crows eating duck eggs for breakfast - maybe the long, wet Winter is drawing to a close!Starting with non-bird news, at least 3 Hares were chasing each other around the fields this morning, and a Peacock butterfly was seen
6 March 2020
Owl spectacular on the reserve
Martin Mere is a great place to see a wide variety of owls – you could see up to 4 species in one day.
6 March 2020
Great White Egrets
Another wild and windy weekend. Great to be typing this out on Monday morning in relatively light winds and full sunshine, almost feels like spring. A record count of 3 Great White Egret on the reserve over the weekend with at least two present today.The
2 March 2020
Latest Sightings
More wild weather from the past few days. The Long-billed Dowitcher decided to visit Burton Mere on Monday and Tuesday before returning to the reserve on Wednesday, still present here late afternoon. Great White Egret again around the reserve. Avocet num
26 February 2020