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Wildlife Sightings - 25/05/2023
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Weather: sunnyRiver wear tide level: highA.MWader Lake:Shelduck - 39 (6 Chicks)Tufted duck - 13Avocet - 29 (3 Chicks)Common Tern - 141Canada Goose - 16Greylag Goose - 5Oystercatcher - 4Lapwing - 6Gadwall - 2Black-headed Gull - 64Grey Heron - 16Shoveler -
Oystercatchers return
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A pair of oyster catchers were spotted feeding in the grass around Pelican Cove yesterday. The pair moved over to the rocky island on Arun Riverlife lagoon in Tuesday afternoon. We think this is one of our regular nesting pairs - likely the pair who have
Latest sightings
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We had the first Swallow on the reserve today and a few House martins. The first Willow Warbler was also heard singing. The Chiffchaffs and Skylarks are in full swing enjoying the sunshine. This year we have heard Cetti's warblers singing in new locatio
Wildlife sightings 13/06/2023
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Wader Lake, sunny and warm, mid-tide:Avocet 45Lapwing 8Redshank 9Oystercatcher 3Common tern 167 and 6 chicksGadwall 26Shoveler 6Teal 2Tufted duck 21 and 10 chicksShelduck 19Greylag 10 and 6 chicksCommon gull 1Black-headed gull 124 and 7 chicksGrey heron 2
Welney sightings - 26/10/2023
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Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or by visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website. Highlights Black Tailed Godwit Pochard Whooper Swan -178 Canada Goose Greylag Goose
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The wet weather has arrived and caused an emergence of insects which is being exploited by the sand martins and swallows and hobby. The reed warblers have arrived now and are setting up territories and singing loudly. A few wheatears knocking about sat on
Wildlife Sightings - 12/12/20
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amwater level: midium/highWader Lake:Shelduck-17Tufted duck-1Teal-1Redshank-1Mallard-4Moorhen-2Tide leve: lowSaline lagoon:Teal-30shelduck-2Heron-1Black heaaded gull-3Curlew-1other birds around site:Redwing-3/ Waderlake pathBullfinch-4Lener Redpol-10Goosa
Wildlife Sightings for 25th August 2023
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1 Wigeon - sheltered lagoon1 Willow Warbler - south route2 Blackcap - south route bird feeders3 Chiffchaff - south route, sheltered lagoon3 Green Sandpiper - wader scrape, marsh1 Oystercatcher - marsh2 Little Grebe - wader scrape, main lake2 Hobby - over
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The sunshine and showers have continued over the weekend, but this has not stopped the reserves usual customers! A hobby was from Ron Barker yesterday morning. Marsh harriers have been showing well in the main reedbed, as well as the reedbed that can be s
Wildflowers bloom at Martin Mere
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There is so much wildlife to see at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre at this time of year, but it is often forgotten that it is also an amazing time to come and see an array of wildflowers both on the reserve and as you walk through the grounds. With mor
Directions
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Directions By bus There is a service from Littlehampton (Route 9) once an hour to the Arundel town centre, followed by a gentle mile's walk along Mill Road to the centre. Follow the instructions on how to get to the centre 'On Foot' listed bel
Welney sightings- 27/11/2023
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Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or by visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website. Highlights Whooper Swan Scaup Whooper Swan Mute Swan Great White Egret Wigeon P
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Thew weather has been great and the birds are loving it! The warblers are singing setting up territories, more willow warblers have arrived, chiffchaffs are nest building. Corn buntings have come back and are jiggling. There are a few stonechats still ar
Welney sightings - 22/11/2023
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Why not get closer to nature by staying at one of our cottages on site – available to book through Airbnb or by visiting the ‘Experience’ page of our website. Highlights Pochard Golden Plover Whooper Swan Cattle Egret Pochard Wigeon Can
Martin Mere is expanding its Mere Tun Village
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WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is excited to announce its new development plans for its popular Mere Tun Village.Plans are now underway to build a new longhouse at the site, which will be used for a range of activities and events for both school visits an