Road closure in place

The road is closed on Wiggins lane (up past Windmill Farm) and visitors travelling from Southport and Preston to Martin Mere will be diverted to the A59.
Martin Mere is accessible from the A59 Burscough. There are road closed signs in place but these are pre-warning signs for the closure on Wiggins Lane.

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Latest Sightings

Another great day for bird watching with 39 Whooper Swans seen on the Mere.

2,830 Pink-footed Geese were sighted in our dawn count this morning along with 150 Greylag Geese and the Snow Goose.

Wigeon, Pochard, Pintail and Shelduck can be seen on the Mere from Discovery Hide. Marsh Harriers and a Kestrel were seen hunting at the back of the Mere, from Rees Hide across to Ron Barker Hide.15 Cattle Egret are to be seen following the cattle.

At Hale Hide, a Great White Egret has been seen regularly. The Kingfisher has been showing well and a Stonechat was spotted at Ron Barker Hide.

Photograph of a Kingfisher.

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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