Latest Sightings
The wetland birds are really enjoying this rainy weather!
Over the weekend, a total of 9 Whooper Swans were spotted on the Mere, marking their winter migration from Iceland.
In the upcoming weeks, you can expect to see more Whooper Swans arriving, joining the thousands of Pink-Footed Geese already present.
Also seen on the Mere;
6 Wigeon, 13 Cormorants, 2 Pintail, 1 Gadwall, 1 Buzzard, 5 Marsh Harrier, 1 Lesser Black-Backed Gull, 23 Cattle Egret, 5 Shoveler, 1 Hobby and 2 Shelduck.
2 Kingfisher, a male and female, were observed from Ron Barker Hide - as well as 1 Barn Owl, 3 Kestrel, 1 Grey Heron and 1 male Hen Harrier.
20 Teal were seen from Rees Hide and 1 Snipe was sighted from Hale Hide.
Bitterns have been displaying well, with 2 at Ron Barker hide and 1 at Tomlinson hide, along with 1 Great White Egret.
Photograph of a Whooper Swan.
North West Bird Watching Festival
Join us for a wildlife-filled weekend at this year's North West Bird Watching Festival.
There are guest speakers, exhibitors, workshops, bird ringing demonstrations and more! 19 & 20 October, find out more.
