Latest Sightings
Light winds, sunshine and a frosty start make for perfect winter birding conditions.
A few counts just on the Mere produced 580 Shelduck, 470 Wigeon, 490 Teal, 220 Pintail, 40+ Pochard, 40+ Tufted Duck and the arrival of two more Goldeneye including an adult male.
On the wader front at least 80 Black-tailed Godwit were new in. Over 700 Lapwing scattered around the reserve, 60+ Ruff, some Snipe and recently a single Redshank.
Regular Barn Owl, up to 3 seen in the late afternoons and sometimes in the morning. At least 4 Marsh Harrier visiting the reserve, 3+ Buzzard, Peregrine, 2 Kestrel, 2 Sparrowhawk and recently male Merlin.
Just off the reserve along Curlew Lane 20+ Fieldfare this morning.
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.
