Latest Sightings
A wildfowl packed Mere as usual with big numbers of Teal, Mallard, Wigeon and Shelduck. Smaller numbers of Shoveler, Pintail, Pochard (34), Tufted Duck, Gadwall (10) and a single female Goldeneye. Whooper Swan numbers continue to increase. Smaller numbers of Pink-footed Geese during the day, although any flocks that do come in are worth checking for white-fronts, beans and other rarities.
Raptors include 3 Marsh Harrier, Peregrine, Merlin, 4+ Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk.
On the wader front; 600+ Lapwing, 40+ Ruff, 20+ Snipe and 10+ Black-tailed Godwit.
The Bearded Tit/Reedling are still present with at least one bird seen in windy conditions on Saturday.
A flock of 48 Fieldfare flew over the reserve around midday. A smaller flock was seen yesterday.
Don't forget the North West Birdwatching Festival is coming on the 24-25th November. Lots going on and entrance is free to members. (Link below)
https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/martin-mere/experience/north-west-bird-watching-festival/
Check out a few days of the previous sighting to get a fuller picture as to what can be seen on the reserve.
It should be possible to see over 60 species in a full days bird watching at Martin Mere. If you would like to know the best spots, up to date info or to report any sightings then please call in at the in focus shop next to the Discovery Hide.
