Martin Mere news
Evening Bat Walks
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is hosting some new exciting events this summer – come along on special Evening Bat Walks starting on 21 July. This is a rare opportunity to see our reserve at night and the animals that inhabit them. In the UK there are 1
13 July 2017
Become a wildlife ranger
Let the Kids Go Wild this Summer Dusty’s Wildlife Rangers at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre 21 July – 3 September Children of all ages can join Dusty Duck, pick up their very own FREE log book and become real-life wildlife rangers at WWT Martin Mere W
6 July 2017
Barn owl success
At WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this year, we’re delighted to see that the Barn Owls are having a great year. This year the reserve is home to three breeding pairs (6 adults) which are nesting in boxes that we’ve provided for them. Not only have we
29 June 2017
White storks
A new exhibit has been officially opened this week at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre – a White Stork enclosure. Three white storks have been released into the waterfowl gardens near the Eco-garden. Grounds manager, Steve Nasir, said: “The white storks
17 June 2017
Flamingo chicks
Four greater flamingo chicks have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this week. Centre Manager, Nick Brooks, said: “It is always great to see flamingo chicks at the centre. They are very popular with our visitors. We do a flamingo talk everyday a
11 June 2017
World record attempt
Work is beginning this week on what is hoped will be the world's largest 'bug hotel' at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre in Lancashire. Guinness World Records has informed the Wetland Centre that the current world record to beat is 10 cubic metres. The bug
6 June 2017
Avocet chick
An Avocet chick has hatched in the waterfowl collection at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre giving our visitors the opportunity to get up close to these birds. The avocets can be found in the aviary in the weird and wonderful part of the grounds and this is
26 May 2017
New garden announcement
Credit: Marianne Majerus Bringing the boreal to the North West: Royal Bank of Canada donates RHS Chelsea Flower Show Garden to WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre Inspired by the boreal forest, the Royal Bank of Canada
22 May 2017
New reedbed walk
A new reedbed walk has opened at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre aimed to get our visitors face to face with some of our more secretive species whilst also enjoying a walk through nature. Reserve Manager, Tom Clare, said: “We are opening up the Pat Wisni
29 April 2017
On your marks
Get your place at the starting line this Bank Holiday at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre On your marks, get set, go…………. WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is making a splash this bank holiday weekend with the fourth annual plastic duck race on Monday
18 April 2017
Stop press moos
The first three Long-horn calves of the season has been born at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre, helping the Centre to traditionally manage the reserve. The calves, born from the 26 March, along with all the adults can be viewed from the Ron Barker hide. T
7 April 2017
Cape barren gosling hatched
A Cape Barren gosling has hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre. The gosling was hatched on Friday 24 March and he is growing well, he has very distinctive black and grey markings on his body and black patch around his eyes. Grounds manager, Steve Nas
30 March 2017
Rare Nene gosling hatched
Wardens at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre are celebrating an early Easter present after one rare Nene gosling recently hatched in mid-March. Only about 1,000 Nenes – pronounced ‘nay-nay’ after their call – survive in the wild in their native Hawai
24 March 2017
Maghull & Lydiate Art Group
The latest exhibition has been unveiled at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre by the Maghull and Lydiate Art Group. The art group has been in existence since 1970 and is an integrated member of the community with monthly meetings, professional painting demons
17 March 2017
Dusty's GIANT Easter Duck Hunt
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre has lost some rather special ducks. A number of our GIANT yellow ducks have gone missing and we need children to help us and Dusty Duck find them this Easter holidays as part of Dusty’s GIANT Duck Hunt. You’ll need to
16 March 2017