Latest sightings
Bittern Returns
Chilly and overcast but thousands of birds! Sighting of the day goes to Bittern, seen in flight over the reed bed on the inner Reed Bed Walk. In most years we get wintering Bittern although the majority of sighting occur in the later half of winter. Is th
24 October 2018
Hen Harrier again
Great visibility if colder than of late, wrap up warm. A brief update. The ringtail Hen Harrier was present again today. Two Peregrine, 4+ Marsh Harrier, 2 Sparrowhawk, 2 Kestrel and at least 6 Buzzard. Ringtail Hen Harrie
22 October 2018
Whooper Swan influx
A trebling of Whooper Swan in the last week with 290 counted this morning. Great to see 16 pairs with juvenile this early including a couple with 5 cygnets. A juvenile Whooper Swan flies in with it's parents. Pink-foo
21 October 2018
Latest Sightings
A noticeable build up in numbers of many of our Winter visitors is taking place at the moment with a fantastic combination of large numbers of birds and nice weather. Whoopers in the mist Wildfowl are, as always, the
19 October 2018
Spoonbill and Fieldfare....
More calm weather making for great viewing around the reserve. The forecast looks good into the weekend. A Spoonbill flew over the Mere around 4.30pm before heading off towards Woodend Marsh, an unusual autumn visitor but one that is increasing in number
17 October 2018
14430
More Pink-footed Geese roosting on the reserve with this morning's count of 14430 being the highest of the autumn so far. A number of people have asked whether the geese are late this year? On average the counts tend to peak in mid October so this year it
15 October 2018
Latest Sightings
Very mild, wet and windy to cool, clear and calm in the space of the weekend. No wildfowl counts but 10,000+ Pink-footed Geese roosting on the reserve. We can expect further influxes during the week. Small numbers of Whooper Swan around, with new birds a
14 October 2018
Peregrines
A very blustery day with few reports, but plenty of action, especially with at least 2 Peregrines which have been on view for most of the day, at times mobbing some of the 3 Marsh Harriers present. Also the usual Common Buzzards, Kestrel and Sparrowhawk s
12 October 2018
Sightings
A cracking autumn day with 11,900 Pink-footed Geese counted early morning on site. Increasing numbers of wildfowl using the reserve with plenty more yet to arrive. Two Green Sandpiper flew into Langleys Brook this afternoon, also 20+ Black-tailed Godwit,
10 October 2018
Whoopers increase
A flock of 107 Whooper Swan were seen near the reserve containing 10 juveniles. Whooper Swan (and Pink-feet) feeding on stubble. (Louise Clewley WWT) Last blast of summer? Pink
9 October 2018
Latest Sightings
Packed in tight. These Pink-footed Geese are regularly coming in onto the Mere from ~ 4pm No specific counts but undoubtedly 10000+ Pink-footed Geese are roosting on the reserve with birds coming and going througho
8 October 2018
Latest Sightings
Lapwing posing outside the in focus shop (Andy Bunting) Plenty of action today with thousands of Pink-footed Geese especially in the afternoon. A few Whooper Swan new in with peat stained heads. Waders around the Mere
7 October 2018
Whoopers
Cooler but brighter after a few overcast days. A flock of 45 Whooper Swan flew onto the reserve, our biggest influx so far. A group of freshly arrived Whooper Swan. Lapwing and a few Ruff are showing well from the Dis
6 October 2018
Pink-feet
Pink-footed Geese on the Mere late afternoon. Plenty of Pink-footed Goose action to be had at Martin Mere at the moment, even though the numbers coming into the UK have been relatively small for this time of year. A c
5 October 2018
Whooper Swans
Today's newly arrived Whooper Swans sleeping off the journey. The first juvenile Whooper Swans of the Winter (2 adults and 3 juveniles) arrived yesterday, follo
2 October 2018