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