A mild February day 4 - 8C heavy rain in the morning bright sunny spells later with a brisk W wind
Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, 5 Cetti's warblers, 2 snipe, buzzard, 6 song thrushes, 11 Gadwall, 2 great crested grebes, 7 goldeneyes, kestrel, 6 stock doves, goldcrest, water rail, 10 fieldfares
Town Centre - Grey wagtail
North Pier - 2000 Starlings (minimum in one flock seen going to roost probably many more)
Little Marton Windmill/WindmillWood - 2 Buzzards (over)
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Friday, 27 February 2015
Thursday, 26 February 2015
Wednesday 25th February
A mild day 4 - 9C sunny spells turning overcast with showers, light to moderate increasing SW wind
Marton Mere LNR - Raven (east fields), firecrest, 4 goldeneyes, pochard, buzzard, 125 lapwings (incl displaying), 100 fieldfares, 50 redwings (east fields), 3 tree sparrows, 2 Cetti's warblers, 7-spot ladybird, hartstongue fern
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cups still showing, 2 jays
Lawson's Field - 2 Bumble Bees, Sparrowhawk, 2 mistle thrushes
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Marton Mere LNR - Raven (east fields), firecrest, 4 goldeneyes, pochard, buzzard, 125 lapwings (incl displaying), 100 fieldfares, 50 redwings (east fields), 3 tree sparrows, 2 Cetti's warblers, 7-spot ladybird, hartstongue fern
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cups still showing, 2 jays
Lawson's Field - 2 Bumble Bees, Sparrowhawk, 2 mistle thrushes
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Tuesday 24th February
A cool day 3 - 6C sunny spells with a strong Westerly wind
Marton Mere LNR - Buzzard, water rail, 2 mistle thrushes.
Salisbury Woodland - 2 Coal tits, treecreeper, 15 magpies, scarlet elf cups still showing
Stanley Park - 2 Great crested grebes (displaying), pochard
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Monday 23rd February
A mixed day 4-6C sunny spells witha strong cold SW wind
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cup (No records for Fylde on the National Biodiversity Network database)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Salisbury Woodland - Scarlet elf cup (No records for Fylde on the National Biodiversity Network database)
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| Tiny scarlet elf cups by Barry of Blackpool |
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Monday, 23 February 2015
Weekend round-up 20th - 22nd February
A mixed weekend 2 - 8C sunny spells and cold wintry showers with brisk onshore winds
Sunday 22nd February
Stadium Avenue - Sparrowhawk
Preston New Road - Siskin, 38 goldfinches
Stanley Park - Pochard
Starr Gate - 4000 Common scoters
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Great Crested Grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 2 Cetti's warblers
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Saturday 21st February
North Shore - Razorbill (N), kittiwake (S), 4 shelducks (S)
Friday 20th February
Starr Gate - 129 Oystercatchers, 43 sanderlings, ringed plover
North Blackpool Pond Trail - 4 Pochards, 22 mallards, great crested grebe, 17 goldfinches, 2 great spotted woodpeckers
Marton Mere LNR - 8 Snipe, barn owl, 60 lapwings, 4 pochards, Cetti's warbler
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Sunday 22nd February
Stadium Avenue - Sparrowhawk
Preston New Road - Siskin, 38 goldfinches
Stanley Park - Pochard
Starr Gate - 4000 Common scoters
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Great Crested Grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 2 Cetti's warblers
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Saturday 21st February
North Shore - Razorbill (N), kittiwake (S), 4 shelducks (S)
Friday 20th February
Starr Gate - 129 Oystercatchers, 43 sanderlings, ringed plover
North Blackpool Pond Trail - 4 Pochards, 22 mallards, great crested grebe, 17 goldfinches, 2 great spotted woodpeckers
Marton Mere LNR - 8 Snipe, barn owl, 60 lapwings, 4 pochards, Cetti's warbler
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Thursday, 19 February 2015
Thursday 19th February
A mild day 5 - 8C, wet start sunny spells later, moderate SW wind
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Roe deer
Stanley Park - 2 Goldcrests
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Marton Mere LNR - 2 Roe deer
Stanley Park - 2 Goldcrests
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
Week beginning Monday 16th February
A milder week 3 - 9C sunny spells with light to moderate onshore winds
Wednesday 18th February
Central Pier - 5000 Starlings
Marton Mere LNR- Bullfinch, 2 tree sparrows, 55 lapwings, 85 fieldfares, 4 redwings, 15 linnets, 2 Cetti's warblers, goldcrest, 2 Shelducks
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Starr Gate - Harbour porpoise, 3 red throated divers, 2 red breasted mergansers, 4300 common scoters
New South Promenade - Turnstone (on promenade near mirror ball - never seen one up there before), 500 common scoters, 3 eiders, great crested grebe
North Shore - Shelduck (N), red throated diver
Tuesday 17th February
Marton Mere LNR - Curlew (E), bullfinch
New South Promenade - Mediterranean gull (S)
Monday 16th February
Washington Avenue - Frog
New South Promenade - 29 Redshanks, 19 turnstones, ringed plover
Solaris Centre - Magpie (S - very rare here)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Wednesday 18th February
Central Pier - 5000 Starlings
Marton Mere LNR- Bullfinch, 2 tree sparrows, 55 lapwings, 85 fieldfares, 4 redwings, 15 linnets, 2 Cetti's warblers, goldcrest, 2 Shelducks
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Starr Gate - Harbour porpoise, 3 red throated divers, 2 red breasted mergansers, 4300 common scoters
New South Promenade - Turnstone (on promenade near mirror ball - never seen one up there before), 500 common scoters, 3 eiders, great crested grebe
North Shore - Shelduck (N), red throated diver
Tuesday 17th February
Marton Mere LNR - Curlew (E), bullfinch
New South Promenade - Mediterranean gull (S)
Monday 16th February
Washington Avenue - Frog
New South Promenade - 29 Redshanks, 19 turnstones, ringed plover
Solaris Centre - Magpie (S - very rare here)
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| Long eared owls photographed recently by Predz of Marton |
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Monday, 16 February 2015
Weekend Round-up 13 - 15th February
A variable weeknd weather-wise 1 - 10C sunny spells with light E - SE winds
Sunday 15th February
Marton Mere LNR - Mediterranean gull, Iceland gull, treecreeper, 4 goldeneyes, 45 fieldfares, 25 redwings, 2 oystercatchers, 2 sparrowhawks, 2 kestrels, 5 buzzards, great spotted woodpecker, 30 linnets, shelduck, 4 tree sparrows, 2 Cetti's warblers
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Stanley Park - Treecreeper, pochard, 2 great crested grebes
Warbreck Hill - 2 Sparrowhawks (pair displaying)
Washington Avenue - Jay (SW)
Saturday 14th February
Marton Mere LNR - Jay, buzzard, 3 goldeneyes, oystercatcher, sparrowhawk, Cetti's warbler
Salisbury Woodland - Treecreeper, goldcrest, coal tit
Lawson's Wetland - 12 Meadow pipits
Friday 13th February
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, 3 Cetti's warblers, buzzard
North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - Pochard, 6 teal, great crested grebe
New South Promenade - Bar tailed godwit, native oyster, limpet, blunt (or sand?) gaper.
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Sunday 15th February
Marton Mere LNR - Mediterranean gull, Iceland gull, treecreeper, 4 goldeneyes, 45 fieldfares, 25 redwings, 2 oystercatchers, 2 sparrowhawks, 2 kestrels, 5 buzzards, great spotted woodpecker, 30 linnets, shelduck, 4 tree sparrows, 2 Cetti's warblers
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat
Stanley Park - Treecreeper, pochard, 2 great crested grebes
Warbreck Hill - 2 Sparrowhawks (pair displaying)
Washington Avenue - Jay (SW)
Saturday 14th February
Marton Mere LNR - Jay, buzzard, 3 goldeneyes, oystercatcher, sparrowhawk, Cetti's warbler
Salisbury Woodland - Treecreeper, goldcrest, coal tit
Lawson's Wetland - 12 Meadow pipits
Friday 13th February
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, 3 Cetti's warblers, buzzard
North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - Pochard, 6 teal, great crested grebe
New South Promenade - Bar tailed godwit, native oyster, limpet, blunt (or sand?) gaper.
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Sunday 22nd Feb 10am - 1pm
Friday, 13 February 2015
Thursday 12th February
A typical February day 2 - 6C hazy and overcast with an increasing SE wind
Marton Mere LNR - Bullfinch, 165 wigeon, 8 gadwall, 3 pochards, 41 tufted ducks, 3 goldeneyes, 292 coot, woodcock, 3 Cetti's warblers, 2 shelducks, 3 snipe, 2 water rails, 90 fieldfares, 10 redwings, great spotted woodpecker (drumming)
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, 10 meadow pipits
Lawson's Field - Buzzard, woodcock
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Saturday 14th Feb 10am - 1pm
Marton Mere LNR - Bullfinch, 165 wigeon, 8 gadwall, 3 pochards, 41 tufted ducks, 3 goldeneyes, 292 coot, woodcock, 3 Cetti's warblers, 2 shelducks, 3 snipe, 2 water rails, 90 fieldfares, 10 redwings, great spotted woodpecker (drumming)
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, 10 meadow pipits
Lawson's Field - Buzzard, woodcock
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| Probably the only photo of a bullfinch ever taken at Marton Mere - somebody must be able to get a better one. Taken by DJM of Bispham in Dec 2012 |
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Saturday 14th Feb 10am - 1pm
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Wednesday 11th February
A dull cool day 2 - 4C overcast with very light winds
Stanley Park - 4 Great crested grebes (they will be displaying soon), pochard, 6 shovelers
Lawson's Field - 10 Jackdaws, 2 mistle thrushes, sparrowhawk
Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, treecreeper, bullfinch, 5 goldeneys, 8 gadwalls, 120 wigeon, 2 water rails, buzzard, great spotteed woodpecker, 50 fieldfares, 3 redwings, 2 mistle thrushes, 3 song thrushes (singing), 3 Cetti's warblers
PLEASE NOTE THAT MUCH OF THE NATURE RESERVE IS OUT OF BOUNDS WHILE THE ENGINEERING WORKS ARE TAKING PLACE - PLEASE OBSERVE THE CLOSURE NOTICES AND WARNING SIGNS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Lawson's Wetland - 9 Meadow pipits
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Saturday 14th Feb 10am - 1pm
Stanley Park - 4 Great crested grebes (they will be displaying soon), pochard, 6 shovelers
Lawson's Field - 10 Jackdaws, 2 mistle thrushes, sparrowhawk
Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, treecreeper, bullfinch, 5 goldeneys, 8 gadwalls, 120 wigeon, 2 water rails, buzzard, great spotteed woodpecker, 50 fieldfares, 3 redwings, 2 mistle thrushes, 3 song thrushes (singing), 3 Cetti's warblers
PLEASE NOTE THAT MUCH OF THE NATURE RESERVE IS OUT OF BOUNDS WHILE THE ENGINEERING WORKS ARE TAKING PLACE - PLEASE OBSERVE THE CLOSURE NOTICES AND WARNING SIGNS FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
Lawson's Wetland - 9 Meadow pipits
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are now volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Saturday 14th Feb 10am - 1pm
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
Tuesday 10th February
A mild day 3 - 6C overcast with little wind
South Pier - Peregrine
New South Promenade - 10000 Common scoters, 3 shelducks (N), 2 eiders, 2 red throated divers, great crested grebe, razorbill, 30 dunlin (N)
Ashworth Road - Iceland gull
Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, 40 lapwings
Heron's Reach - 3 Great spotted woodpeckers (2 drumming + one in flight)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
South Pier - Peregrine
New South Promenade - 10000 Common scoters, 3 shelducks (N), 2 eiders, 2 red throated divers, great crested grebe, razorbill, 30 dunlin (N)
Ashworth Road - Iceland gull
Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, 40 lapwings
Heron's Reach - 3 Great spotted woodpeckers (2 drumming + one in flight)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
Monday 9th February
A milder day than recently 4 - 6C sunny spells with light NW winds
Norbreck - Great crested grebe
Starr Gate - 200 Sanderlings, 2 shelducks (N)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
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The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
Norbreck - Great crested grebe
Starr Gate - 200 Sanderlings, 2 shelducks (N)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
Monday, 9 February 2015
Weekend sghtings round-up 7/8th February
A cold weekend -1 - 6C sunny spells and thick fog, very light winds
Sunday 8th February
Marton Mere LNR - 6 Snipe, jack snipe, treecreeper, 2 little grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 125 wigeon, 90 fieldfares, 10 redwings, 3 Cetti's warblers, 2 water rails
Preston New Road - 2 Siskins, 32 house sparrows, sparrowhawk
Stanley Park - Great spotted woodpecker, 3 great crested grebes
De Vere Hotel entrance pool - 9 Redwings
Blackpool 6th form college - Sparrowhawk
Saturday 7th February
Marton Mere LNR - 4 Long eared owls (Please do not leave the path to look for these birds), treecreeper, firecrest, 3 goldcrests, 6 Cetti's warblers, 3 water rails
De Vere Hotel entrance pool - 10 Redwings
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
Sunday 8th February
Marton Mere LNR - 6 Snipe, jack snipe, treecreeper, 2 little grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 125 wigeon, 90 fieldfares, 10 redwings, 3 Cetti's warblers, 2 water rails
Preston New Road - 2 Siskins, 32 house sparrows, sparrowhawk
Stanley Park - Great spotted woodpecker, 3 great crested grebes
De Vere Hotel entrance pool - 9 Redwings
Blackpool 6th form college - Sparrowhawk
Saturday 7th February
Marton Mere LNR - 4 Long eared owls (Please do not leave the path to look for these birds), treecreeper, firecrest, 3 goldcrests, 6 Cetti's warblers, 3 water rails
De Vere Hotel entrance pool - 10 Redwings
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
Friday, 6 February 2015
Friday 6th February
A cold day -3 - 5C Sunny with light winds
North Shore Go-kart track - 2 Purple sandpipers
Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler
Marton Mere - Buzzard, firecrest, Iceland gull, 4 goldcrests, 2 Cetti's warblers, water rail, 5 pink footed geese
New South Promenade - 4 Eiders, 2 great crested grebes, red throated diver, 5000 common scoters
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
North Shore Go-kart track - 2 Purple sandpipers
Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler
Marton Mere - Buzzard, firecrest, Iceland gull, 4 goldcrests, 2 Cetti's warblers, water rail, 5 pink footed geese
New South Promenade - 4 Eiders, 2 great crested grebes, red throated diver, 5000 common scoters
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Thursday 5th February
A slightly warmer day than recently near to the February average 2 - 6C overcast with light winds
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, firecrest, peregrine (over), 2 Long Eared Owls (undisclosed location due to previous disturbance from birdwatchers - please DO NOT leave the paths to look for/photograph these birds), little egret, jay, 4 mistle thrushes, Cetti's warbler
Lawson's Wetland - Water rail
North Shore go-kart track - 4 purple sandpipers
North Shore - 2 Eiders, 3000 comon scoters
New South Promenade - 1000 Common scoters, 2 great crested grebes, eider, red breasted merganser (N)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.4
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, firecrest, peregrine (over), 2 Long Eared Owls (undisclosed location due to previous disturbance from birdwatchers - please DO NOT leave the paths to look for/photograph these birds), little egret, jay, 4 mistle thrushes, Cetti's warbler
Lawson's Wetland - Water rail
North Shore go-kart track - 4 purple sandpipers
North Shore - 2 Eiders, 3000 comon scoters
New South Promenade - 1000 Common scoters, 2 great crested grebes, eider, red breasted merganser (N)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.4
Wednesday 4th February
A chilly day for February -2 - 5C sunny with very light winds
North Shore Go-kart track - 4 Purple sandpipers, 140 redshanks, 50 turnstones
Marton Mere LNR - Treecreeper, great spotted woodpecker (drumming), 23 linnets, 30 fieldfares, 6 stock doves, 3 goldcrests, Cetti's warbler, water rail
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, 2 reed buntings
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
North Shore Go-kart track - 4 Purple sandpipers, 140 redshanks, 50 turnstones
Marton Mere LNR - Treecreeper, great spotted woodpecker (drumming), 23 linnets, 30 fieldfares, 6 stock doves, 3 goldcrests, Cetti's warbler, water rail
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, 2 reed buntings
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Tuesday, 3 February 2015
Tuesday 3rd February
Another cooler than average February day -2 - 4C sunny spells with a brisk northerly wind
New South Promenade - Eider, 3 red throated divers
Starr Gate - 3 Harbour porpoises, 7 red throated divers
Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, 4 siskins, little egret, 5 Cetti's warblers, 20 fieldfares, 2 stock doves
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
New South Promenade - Eider, 3 red throated divers
Starr Gate - 3 Harbour porpoises, 7 red throated divers
Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, 4 siskins, little egret, 5 Cetti's warblers, 20 fieldfares, 2 stock doves
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| The elusive firecrest - by Predz of Marton |
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| A far less elusive robin - by Predz of Marton |
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
Monday 2nd February
A colder than average day for February 1 - 4C mostly sunny with a cold moderate northerly wind
Marton Mere LNR - Fox, Iceland gull, treecreeper, 2 jack snipe, 10 snipe, 2 woodcocks, 30 fieldfares, stock dove, water rail, 2 Cetti's warbler, 200 lapwings, kestrel
Town Centre Sainsbury's - Honey bee (1st report of the year)
The Great grey shrike is still in the rough bramble field just over our southern boundary along Queensway
You can now volunteer at Marton Mere LNR - learn about habitat management, help make the reserve more accessible for all visitors, develop traditional countryside skills, make new friends, have fun - what are you waiting for? Get involved...
For full details of projects and dates phone Annie Heslop on 07469 038520 or email
annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
Marton Mere LNR - Fox, Iceland gull, treecreeper, 2 jack snipe, 10 snipe, 2 woodcocks, 30 fieldfares, stock dove, water rail, 2 Cetti's warbler, 200 lapwings, kestrel
Town Centre Sainsbury's - Honey bee (1st report of the year)
The Great grey shrike is still in the rough bramble field just over our southern boundary along Queensway
You can now volunteer at Marton Mere LNR - learn about habitat management, help make the reserve more accessible for all visitors, develop traditional countryside skills, make new friends, have fun - what are you waiting for? Get involved...
For full details of projects and dates phone Annie Heslop on 07469 038520 or email
annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
Monday, 2 February 2015
Weekend round-up 31st Jan - 1st February
A cold and windy weekend -1 - 5C showers and sunny spells withstrong north westerly winds
Sunday 1st February
Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, 2 goldcrests, 100 wigeon, 3 buzzards, 2 Cetti's warblers, little grebe, great spotted woodpecker, 150 coot
North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 34 Magpies (roosting), 21 teal, great crested grebe
Saturday 31st January
Marton Mere LNR - Treecreeper, 2 goldcrests, 5 tree sparrows, 160 wigeon, 200 lapwing, 500 pink footed geese (over), 2 Cetti's warblers, water rail, stonechat, 2 great crested grebes
The Great grey shrike continues to frequent the rough field along Queensway just south of our border.
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects
There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Mere
https://www.facebook.com/groups/343548299164728/ please Like Share and post your sightings and wildlife photos from the nature reserve
Follow Marton Mere LNR on twitter @MartonMereLNR
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.
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