Sightings - Martin Mere
Highest Marsh Harrier count for the site
On Sunday 19th January as part of the national Harrier survey (monthly winter harrier roost survey). The reserve team counted a new site record for Marsh Harriers with 45 going into roost across the site!! The first individuals started arriving at 3:30p
21 January 2025
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A Barn Owl was observed perching and flying very close to Ron Barker hide today.Other species seen were Snipe, 1 Mistle Thrush, 2 Buzzards, 2 Great White Egrets, and 2 Little Grebe.The Kingfisher was showing well, hunting in the pool to the left of the hi
16 January 2025
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This morning, we carried out the monthly Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) to monitor internationally important species. The survey includes all water birds observed, but not all species at Martin Mere. There were hundreds of Whooper Swans counted on the mere, a
13 January 2025
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Snowfall has covered the reserve, and half of the mere is frosted over! We have supplied an extra feed for our winter visitors, the Whooper Swans, to give them energy during this cold spell. There is still plenty to see, and the site looks even more bea
9 January 2025
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Over the weekend, there has been sightings of a Woodcock near Kingfisher hide and another was seen on the Reedbed Walk.1 Water Rail was observed at Janet Kear hide, where you can also view songbirds on the feeders. 3 Roe Deer were just seen behind Janet K
6 January 2025
2024 best reserve highlights
2024 was a fantastic year for breeding success at WWT Martin Mere. Across the reserve, we witnessed an abundance of new life and site records, including the first-ever recorded breeding of bitterns. Take a listen to our Reserve Manager, Louise Greenwoo
3 January 2025
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It's been a cold and frosty start to the new year here at Martin Mere, with plenty of wildlife to see.There are many wintering water birds, with high numbers of Wigeon, Pintail and Shelduck all visible from our Discovery Hide. There are also hundreds of W
2 January 2025
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Over the weekend, 15 Snipe were observed on the mere. Snipe are small wading birds, identifiable by their long bill, mottled brown colour and buff stripes on their head and back. Their plumage is perfect for camouflage - you can spot them from the viewing
30 December 2024
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Season's greetings! A stroll through nature is the best way to unwind, so come to Martin Mere to enjoy everything wildlife has to offer.1 Snow Goose has been spotted once again on the mere. It is a rare vagrant that arrived here with ~10,000 overwintering
27 December 2024
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On the run up to Christmas, Martin Mere is the perfect day out for the family. There is plenty to do, such as birdwatching from the comfort of our hides, exploring a wide range of striking birds in our diverse collection, visiting the Asian Short-Clawed
19 December 2024
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Today, we carried out the Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS), a monthly nationwide count. The UK hosts internationally important numbers of wintering waterbirds. The data collected aids conservation by monitoring these populations.Please bear in mind, WeBS is not
16 December 2024
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On the mere this week, we have observed 2 Oystercatcher, 20 Snipe, 4 Marsh Harrier, 1 Buzzard, 2 Great Black-Backed Gulls, 1 Great White Egret, 12 Cormorants, 5 Shoveler and 1 Tufted Duck.There have been around 60 Black-Tailed Godwits present today. You c
12 December 2024
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After the stormy weather, everything has returned to normal at Martin Mere, and it is expected to stay clear and dry this week. We had a lovely sunset during our 3pm Wild Bird Feed today, with large flocks of Lapwing flying over the mere. You can view t
9 December 2024
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On Wednesday this week a Green-winged teal drake was spotted from Ron Barker Hide. Be sure to keep an eye out for the male's distinctive vertical, white stripe on it's flank. This helps differentiate Green-winged Teal from Eurasian. Both Marsh and Hen Har
5 December 2024
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1 male Goldeneye has been observed on the Mere since Saturday, seen from Raines and Discovery hide. It is a diving duck with a large, iridescent green head, white cheeks, and piercing yellow eyes. It has a small sloping bill and in winter, it's body is mo
2 December 2024