Martin Mere news
Family of swans spark international tracking operation at WWT Martin Mere
A family of swans at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has become the focus of an international tracking operation after leaving behind one of their cygnets in Ireland. Over the summer, WWT’s Species Monitoring Assistant, Kane Brides spent time in Iceland
9 January 2015
Conservation exhibition helps fund new hide development at WWT Martin Mere
A conservation silent auction has begun at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre to raise money for a new Swan Link Discovery hide in 2015. The current swan link hide was built in the 80s and at its time was the longest hide in Europe, allowing over 100 people t
29 December 2014
Enjoy a Floodlit Swan Spectacular at WWT Martin Mere
In a truly unique wildlife spectacle, WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is offering you the opportunity to watch our wild swans in the floodlight. Floodlit swan events will be held every Tuesday evening in January. With over 1500 Whooper Swans currently on t
19 December 2014
Festive Fun at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
With Christmas holidays already creeping up on us we have loads of activities going on at WWT Martin Mere for the whole family to enjoy. The fun starts from Monday 22 December to Sunday 4 January. Visiting Martin mere is a great winter day out with lots t
5 December 2014
Volunteering at Martin Mere
Here at Martin Mere, we wouldn’t get very far without the help of our team of dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers come from all walks of life, from teenagers to octogenarians. They assist with work in all departments, from the education team to out on
1 December 2014
Special measures help divert thousands of birds from power lines
Martin Mere Reserve Manager Tom Clare (left) and student Chris Taylor (right) with Electricity NW's live line team Hundreds of special diverters have saved migrating swans and geese from colliding with overhead power
18 November 2014
Have a snap-happy day at WWT Martin Mere!
Popular bird watching festival returns in November, with some very special guests Whether you’re a photographer, or just love the outdoors, there’ll be something for everyone, as the eagerly awaited North West Bird Watching Festival returns to WWT Mar
7 November 2014
Wildlife photography exhibition at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Visiting WWT Martin Mere in November? Come along and view the work of award winning wildlife photographer Barrie Kelly from Monday 3 November to Friday 5 December. The indoor exhibition is a perfect opportunity to warm up after seeing thousands of Pink-fo
31 October 2014
Whooper swans return to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for a winter spectacle
The first 400 Whooper swans have made the 500 mile migration from Iceland to spend the winter at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. Numbers of Whooper Swans are expected to increase up to 2,000 over the coming months as the swans migrate from Iceland to thei
24 October 2014
Slime dipping and pumpkin hunts this Half Term at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
What strange creatures are lurking in the murky depths of the pond? Could it be a disgusting rat-tailed maggot, or a snot-worm hiding in its tubular mucus home? Come slime-dipping with WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this October Half Term to take part in
10 October 2014
Celebrate 40 years with WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
WWT Martin Mere is starting a campaign celebrating 40 years of the wetland centre. WWT Martin Mere opened its doors to WWT members in late 1974 and opened to general public on 1 March 1975. Over the next 6 months, WWT Martin Mere will be sharing historica
7 October 2014
Record geese numbers at WWT Martin Mere
A record 45,800 Pink-footed geese have arrived at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre making this one of the best wildlife spectacles in the North West over the next few weeks. But how do they get here? Many of us will see and hear the familiar sound at this t
3 October 2014
Join the Gosling gang at WWT Martin Mere
Every Thursday during term time, toddlers can join WWT Martin Mere’s Gosling Gang. Thursday is Toddler Thursdays at WWT Martin Mere, and every week, toddlers will be able to take part in story time at 10.30am and 1.30pm, get a free bag of bird seed on a
19 September 2014
One Step On exhibit textile delights at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Visiting WWT Martin Mere in October? Want to see something a little bit different? Come along and view the work of the One Step On textile group from Monday 23 September to Sunday 26 October. The indoor exhibition is a perfect opportunity to warm up after
12 September 2014
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre welcomes distinguished guests
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre welcomed some very distinguished yesterday as the Mayor & Consort of West Lancashire hosted an “At Home” for the Chairman & Lady of Lancashire County Council, the Lord Mayor of Chester and local Mayors & Mayo
4 September 2014