Latest Sightings

Black-tailed Godwit numbers have increased to 388 seen at the back of the Mere today. 4 Ruff and 2 Snipe have also been seen at the back of the Mere from Discovery Hide. 13 Cattle Egrets and a little egret on the Mere.

Stock doves were spotted from Ron Barker Hide, a little ringed plover and snipe from Gordon Taylor Hide. A couple of Green Sandpiper were showing at Raines Hide.

With some good weather due in the next couple of days we hope to see more butterflies and dragonflies around the site.

Photograph of Black-tailed Godwit


North West Bird Watching Festival

Join us for a wildlife-filled weekend at this year's North West Bird Watching Festival. There are guest speakers, exhibitors, workshops, bird ringing demonstrations and more! 19 & 20 October, find out more.

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