Martin Mere news
Have an eek!citing half term this October at Martin Mere
Families can put their courage to the test as they explore the eek!citing and mysterious world of wetland nature this October half term at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Centre.
5 October 2022
What’s on this Autumn - great days out at Martin Mere
Autumn is a fantastic time for nature lovers and families looking to visit our centre. Here is what to expect!
22 September 2022
Animal Magic is back!
Animal Magic is returning to WWT Martin Mere on the 24 and 25 of September after three years.
20 September 2022
Why is bird ringing so important?
The world has seen staggering declines in bird populations, with approximately 48% of existing bird species worldwide known or suspected to be undergoing population declines, according to The State of the World’s Birds report led by Manchester Metropoli
19 August 2022
North West Bird Watching Festival Returns
A wildlife-filled weekend will be on offer at the North West Bird Watching Festival, with everything from photography workshops, guided walks, bird ringing, guest speakers and more.
5 August 2022
Families flock to Martin Mere to become fully-fledged Wetland Rangers
Head down to Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Centre and follow in the footsteps of our rangers to help us with our daily mission to save wetland nature.
1 August 2022
The stork chicks have fledged!
Exciting news for our white stork chicks as they both left their nests last week.
22 July 2022
Making Meadows
At WWT Martin Mere, the nature reserve is currently awash with colour. Here's what you can find!
18 July 2022
Become a Wetland Ranger this Summer at WWT Martin Mere
Families can join in the fun to become Junior Wetland Rangers at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Martin Mere Wetland Centre this summer holiday. Follow in the footsteps of our rangers and help us with our daily mission to save wetland nature.
27 June 2022
The Creepy Crawlies of Martin Mere
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Martin Mere Wetland Site is alive with creepy crawlies this National Insect Week. From fluttering butterflies to aquatic critters, you can find plenty of life during your visit.
24 June 2022
Shelduckings have hatched and you can watch them live!
Shelduck ducklings have now hatched and you can watch them live on our nestbox cam!
20 June 2022
Red-Crowned Crane Chick Hatches at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Excitement at WWT Martin Mere as one of the rarest species of crane successfully hatches.
16 June 2022
The reserve is alive with chicks
At WWT Martin Mere the site is alive with activity. From the discovery hide sit and watch the antics of the black-headed gulls. We have 951 pairs this year which is a new site record, they nest right in front of the hide, and binoculars aren’t needed.
13 June 2022
White stork chicks hatch at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Two white stork chicks have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre for the first time. The chicks hatched at the end of May and can be seen sat underneath mum to the right of the stork lodge in the Eco-garden. Centre Manager, Nick Brooks, said:
13 June 2022
The secret lives of Avocets
These stunning birds are such a joy to see in the summer, a symbol of wetlands! They are elegant black and white birds with long blue legs and a delicate upturned bill they flick from side to side through the water filtering out insects and small fish. A
28 May 2022