Latest sightings
Minus 6
Some proper winter weather in the past few days even if the snow avoided the area. Temperatures reached -6ºC so there has been plenty of ice and frost around. The biggest count of Whooper Swan this winter with 1670 birds this morning.
12 December 2017
No Snow....
Slightly disappointed that we've had no snow. Green-winged Teal still present this morning from the Ron Barker Hide. At least 5 Marsh Harrier including a green wing tagged bird from Norfolk. At least 5 Buzzard, 2 Kestrel and 2 Sparrowhawk. Waders; 700 Lap
10 December 2017
Latest Sightings
Again a brief update. Check the past few days for a fuller picture. Green-winged Teal on Sunley's Marsh again. Three Goldeneye on the Mere. Pintail in the hail Waders; 600+ Lapwing, 70+ Black-tailed Godwit, 60+ Ruff,
9 December 2017
Green-winged Teal again
Brief update see yesterday's sightings for a fuller picture of what can currently be seen. Green-winged Teal again on Vinson's Marsh from the Ron Barker Hide, it's favorite spot of late. Water Rail there too. Minimum of 5 Marsh Harrier today, Peregrine (j
8 December 2017
Green-winged Teal and other birds
Winds swing round to the North and possible snow showers forecast, it's looking interest and potentially visually spectacular in the next few days. The drake Green-winged Teal is still present this morning on Vinson's Marsh. No specific wildfowl counts of
7 December 2017
Green Winged Teal still
The Green-winged Teal was seen in the morning but no sign since from Ron Barker Hide. The female Brambling is still being seen on the bird table to the left of Kingfisher hide today. Also Water Rail still being seen occasionally in the ditch in front of
5 December 2017
Latest Sightings
Slight change in the weather after the cold snap although it didn't feel much warmer! No specific counts of late so these are an approximation; 4000+ Pink-footed Geese, 1000+ Whooper Swan, 3000+ Teal, 1000+ Mallard, 700+ Wigeon, 600+ Shelduck, 200+ Pinta
2 December 2017
Green-winged Teal again
Brief update for today. The drake Green-winged Teal is still present on the reserve and again seen from the Ron Barker Hide early afternoon. A male Bullfinch was by the feeders near the Kingfisher Hide. See yesterday for a fuller picture of what can be se
29 November 2017
Latest Sightings
With some crisp clear days ahead and light winds it's got to be one of the best times to experience the winter spectacle at Martin Mere. As of late the build up of wildfowl on the reserve continues and more raptors have also been present. In the past two
28 November 2017
Seven species of Raptor
Slightly milder than yesterday although still feeling bitingly cold as rain and hail shower blew through. Hail shower skirting the reserve this morning Seven species of raptor today with Red Kite, Merlin, Peregrine, 5
26 November 2017
Green-winged Teal
It was only a matter of time before a Green-winged Teal turned up with Eurasian Teal. Although there is no science to back this statement up, we think that if you get over 3000 Teal then there is a good chance of the Green-winged Teal being present, based
25 November 2017
We are back...
After a few computer problems we are back with some bird news! It's looking fantastic at the moment but wrap up warm! As of late the reserve is packed with ducks, geese and swans with new arrivals everyday. Over 1000+
24 November 2017
Latest Sighting
The Mere packed over the weekend Brief update for this weekend. The Pink-footed Geese count topped 15,000 and included a Greenland White-fronted Goose. Whooper Swan numbers have increased and the mornings count of 166
19 November 2017
Latest Sightings
Lots of good birding to be had at present as more wildfowl continue to arrive. There has been up 1000 Whooper Swan roosting on the reserve with the majority feeding in the surrounding area. Three Bewick’s Swan have been seen on the Ribble Estuary so mig
17 November 2017
Whooper Swan Count
Early morning count of Whooper Swan produced ~1000 birds the biggest count of the autumn so far. The birds are roosting on site with the majority feeding in the surrounding area. Three Bewick's Swan have just arrived on the Ribble Estuary so might visit t
14 November 2017