Martin Mere news
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
Have a bug-tastic time this May Half Term at Martin Mere
Calling all bug explorers! Visit WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this May Half Term to have a fantastic day of bug themed activities. There will be opportunities to get close and personal to a variety of bugs and insects including spiders, stick insects
20 May 2022
A wild guide to Summer
Summer is an amazing time of year to discover wetland wildlife. This guide is here to help you make the most of your day and have an amazing wetland adventure.
19 May 2022
First Cuckoo Arrives
The sound of a cuckoo is probably the most recognised bird song in the country and it has been a delight to hear one calling over our reed bed in the last few days. While us humans love hearing the two syllable call, the sound strikes fear into the sm
16 May 2022
Four Greater Flamingo chicks hatch at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre
Staff and volunteers at WWT Martin Mere are celebrating after 4 Greater Flamingo chicks hatched at the centre last week. Flamingos are a firm favourite with visitors, often displaying their courtship routines and getting up close to visitors, so the ne
13 May 2022
Lapwing chicks hatch at Martin Mere
The call of the lapwing is an amazing evocative sound of the spring and summer. They whirl through the air crying, “pee-wit” declaring that this are of the field is theirs. Lapwings are beautiful waders with broad black wings that look like Ping-Pong
3 May 2022
Duck race Day at Martin Mere
On your marks, get set, go...WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre is making a splash this bank holiday weekend with the annual rubber duck race on Monday, May 2, at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm.
25 April 2022
Can you ‘quack the case’ this Easter?
You’ll go quackers for the Easter Duck Trail being held at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre this Easter. Get everyone together for a fun-filled, family day out and go in search of the bright yellow ducks hiding around our amazing wetlands! Pick up a t
1 April 2022
Black swan cygnets hatch at Martin Mere
Three black swan cygnets have hatched at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre just in time for Easter! The cygnets hatched on 18 March and can be seen with their parents in the Weird or Wonderful area of the grounds. Nick Brooks, Centre Manager, said:
25 March 2022
Easter has it all, as Winter turns to Spring
Easter is traditionally the busiest time of year for Martin Mere and it’s also great time to see a great mixture of wildlife on the reserve. There will still be a variety of winter wildfowl on the mere and this usually includes a few whooper swans that
21 March 2022
A Wild Guide to Spring
Spring is an amazing time of year to discover wetland wildlife. This guide is here to help you make the most of your day and have an amazing wetland adventure.
11 March 2022