Sightings - Martin Mere
Latest Sightings
Up to 3 Wood Sandpiper being seen on Woodend Marsh. Also there Greenshank (new in), 5 Ringed Plover, 2 Little Ringed Plover, 2 Redshank, 8 Avocet and 20+ Black-tailed Godwit (the first large-ish group for a week). Drake Garganey on Woodend Marsh. Common S
4 May 2019
Three Wood Sandpipers
The 3 Wood Sandpipers present yesterday remained on Woodend Marsh today, along with 2 male Garganey (another probably different bird was on Vinson's Marsh this morning).A pair of Bullfinches was next to the path near the United Utilities hide.2 pairs of M
3 May 2019
Thursday (quick) update
A very quick update on today's sightings - more details tomorrow.Firstly, an unusual looking heron suggested (on a "flight only" view) to the observers the possibility of a Purple Heron. Keep your eyes open !Today's sightings include;Woodend Marsh - 2 mal
2 May 2019
Sandpipers
Two Wood Sandpiper on Woodend Marsh by this afternoon, also 2 Dunlin. Two drake Garganey from the Ron Barker Hide. Two Common Sandpiper (featured image) on the Mere. Two Grasshopper Warbler reeling, one on the Reed Bed, one on Woodend Marsh. The first Lap
1 May 2019
Latest Sightings
Two Drake Garganey on the Mere then on Woodend Marsh. A Wood Sandpiper dropped in on the Mere then flew off south, possibly a new bird. Five Ringed Plover on Woodend Marsh are new in, also 2 Dunlin there and a Common Sandpiper. Two Whimbrel on the Mere l
30 April 2019
Pectoral Sandpiper
A good start to the day with a Pectoral Sandpiper found on Woodend Marsh. Martin Mere has had quite a few spring 'Pecs' over the years although generally they are pretty much annual autumn birds. (Below Pectoral Sandpiper with Redshank) Two new wader spec
29 April 2019
Greenshank new for the year.
A Greenshank flew in calling early on heading towards Vinsons/Sunleys Marsh. Waders today; Lapwing, Avocet, Oystercatcher, Little Ringed Plover, Common Sandpiper, Redshank, Ruff, Black-tailed Godwit and Curlew. Six Wheatear in the fields adjacent to the
18 April 2019
Wheatear influx
An obvious influx of Wheatear overnight with at least 5 birds on the reserve. Check out the fields next to the railway crossing beyond Long Hedge. Also there 10+ Corn Bunting, Linnet, Skylark and Pied Wagtail. A Green Sandpiper on Woodend Marsh is new i
17 April 2019
First Whimbrel
Overcast for most of the day with light winds so feeling milder, a little rain in the afternoon. Belated news from Sunday, a note left by visiting birders late on reported a Ring Ouzel on the reserve. This would have been the 4th record for Martin Mere. T
16 April 2019
Eight species of Raptor!
Sunday updates on the go. A flock of 66 Curlew dropped in along the back of the Mere for an hour mid morning.Two Common Sandpiper on the Mere. At least 2 Little Ringed Plover, 17 Ruff, 70+ Avocet, 40+ Lapwing, 4 Redshank, 50+ Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Oyster
14 April 2019
Grasshopper Warbler
Another frosty start and plenty of sunshine. A Grasshopper Warbler was heard reeling on the Reed Bed between the second platform and the Sewage Works, an early record here. At least two Bearded Tit on the Reed Bed again this morning. Common Sandpiper on t
13 April 2019
Sunshine and Sandpipers
Very sunny but chilly weather over the past couple of days with few new arrivals, but still lots of variety to be seen. At least 2 Common Sandpipers on site at the moment, with the first bird on the Mere yesterday, although with several sightings from var
12 April 2019
Wednesday Map
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10 April 2019
Latest Sightings
Today's featured image taken by placement student Elise Sutton is of one of the first Lapwing nests. Absolutely perfect weather for these birds at the moment. The chicks could be out on the reserve in the next few weeks, hope the weather holds for them. T
9 April 2019
Bearded Reedlings
When a flock of 12+ Bearded Reedling turned up last October we were fairly confident that they would hang around and possibly even breed. The Reed Bed has been established over 15 years. Since then they have proven to be very elusive. A group of at least
8 April 2019