Martin Mere news
Groups in North West can now get closer to nature for less: WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre doubles group discount to 15%
From 1 April, visiting WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre with your local group will be even better value. We are doubling the discount offered to groups to 15%, making prices lower than in 2014. Martin Mere is offering spectacular days out for groups. For
11 March 2015
WWT Martin Mere Launch 40th Anniversary Photograph Competition
Upload your best snap taken at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre over the past year for your chance to win some fantastic camera equipment to celebrate the 40th anniversary; WWT Martin Mere has launched our photograph competition to showcase the best wildlif
6 March 2015
Avocets return as the spring migration begins at WWT Martin Mere
Spring is in the air at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre with the first 3 avocets returning to the centre in the past week as part of the spring migration, the exact same date that they arrived last year. The avocets will remain at the centre until early Au
21 February 2015
Record Number Of Swans Counted At Martin Mere in 2015
Cold temperatures have resulted in WWT Martin Mere recording their highest number of whooper swans in 2015. This morning our dedicated staff and volunteers have counted 1720 whooper swans on the mere, which is a record number for this migration year, run
29 January 2015
Martin Mere Announce AAA British Wildlife Exhibit.
Join the Association of Animal Artists as they display a selection of their work at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this February and March (2 February – 29 March). The association will be showcasing a wide selection of work featuring British Wildlife,
26 January 2015
Swan Census Reports Boom Year for Cygnets at WWT Martin Mere
WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre recorded a boom year for cygnets in the 2015 International swan census. During the recent census 1462 Whooper swans were recorded on the Mere with 285 juvenile cygnets also counted. This was a large number of cygnets counte
23 January 2015
Wetland wildlife gets boost from players of People’s Postcode Lottery
WWT Chief Executive Martin Spray CBE accepts the generous cheque Wetland wildlife is to benefit from new developments at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) Martin Mere Wetland Centre thanks to the generous suppor
16 January 2015
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