Sightings - Martin Mere
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This morning, our reserve team conducted our monthly Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS). WeBS helps us to monitor internationally important wetland species and determine trends in their population and distribution. Below is a list of species and quantities we fou
14 April 2025
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We are beginning to see more birds arriving to spend the Spring and Summer here, such as Swallows, Wheatear and Mediterranean Gulls. These birds winter in Africa and migrate to the UK each year. 2 Wheatears were spotted today from the Ron Barker hide, whe
10 April 2025
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With clear blue skies throughout the week, a day out at Martin Mere is the ideal place to see incredible wildlife.The United Utilities (UU) hide was reopened on Saturday, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the nature reserve. It is the best hide to
7 April 2025
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A Sparrowhawk was witnessed hunting in front of Discovery hide earlier this week.On the Mere, 10 Mediterranean Gulls, 2 Great Black-Backed Gulls and 2 Lesser Black-Backed Gulls were counted.10 Common Gulls were seen from Rees hide.Also spotted around the
3 April 2025
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On Thursday evening, we heard the first male Bittern of the year making its 'booming' mating call in the Reedbeds. We'll keep an eye out to see if he is successful in attracting a female. Lapwings are making use of the wet grassland habitat in the fields
31 March 2025
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On a sunny but breezy day, Black-Tailed Godwits, Ruff and Tufted Ducks are to be seen on the Mere. There are still some Shelduck, Wigeon and Pintail all around the reserve. 2 Mediterranean Gulls are regularly seen on the large raft on the Mere, amongst th
27 March 2025
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On Friday, one Red Kite was spotted flying over the Mere, and on Friday and Sunday, Sand Martins were also seen flying around the Mere in small flocks.Over the weekend, 2 Great Crested Grebes, 1 Great White Egret and 1 Little Egret were spotted on the Mer
24 March 2025
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The weather has been lovely and warm, and amphibians and butterflies have been seen around the reserve. The first Mallard chicks of the year hatched earlier this week, in the Captive Collections area.On Monday evening, most of the migratory Whooper Swans
20 March 2025
Latest Sightings
This morning, our reserve team carried out the monthly Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS). WeBS helps us to monitor internationally important wetland species and determine trends in their population and distribution.
17 March 2025
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The daily Wild Bird Feed in Discovery Hide will end this week, and the last Whooper Swan talk will be on Sunday 16th at 3pm.The Pink-Footed Geese which sit on the back of the Mere during the day, and the Whooper Swans, will soon be making their return mig
13 March 2025
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3 Kingfishers have made an appearance at Ron Barker hide over the weekend. 1 Sparrowhawk, 3 Cattle Egret and 1 Great White Egret were spotted too. Numerous Marsh Harrier are witnessed flying over today and around 30 Canada Geese can be seen. On Saturday,
10 March 2025
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It really has felt like spring is upon us this week, as the sun continues to shine on the mere. An influx of Avocets (31 mere, 32 from Gordon Taylor) and Oystercatchers (50+ main mere) also highlights the changing of the seasons. Yet, there continues to b
6 March 2025
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It's been a busy weekend at Martin Mere, as we've been celebrating our 50th Birthday. During the celebrations we have welcomed numerous distinguished guests including 417 Whooper Swans, 2 Mediterranean Gulls, 57 Black tailed godwits 41 Oystercatchers, 26
3 March 2025
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The dawn count today tallied 417 Whooper Swans and 1656 Pink-Footed Geese. We may possibly see an influx of these overwintering birds in coming weeks, as they stop off here for a final feed before making the long flight back to Iceland.Come and catch a gl
24 February 2025
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The sightings today include 65 Oystercatcher, 25 Cormorants, and 2 Greater Black-Backed Gulls on the Mere. There was also a Curlew heard flying over, and a pair of Buzzards were perched on a fence post at the back of the Mere together. Marsh Harriers can
20 February 2025