Tuesday 31st March

A cold March day 5 - 6C sunny spells heavy wintry showers with a very strong NW wind

Marton Tesco - 25 Pied wagtails

New South Promenade - 2 Gannets (N), 2 red throated divers (N)

Marton Mere LNR - 4 Cetti's warblers

Heron's Reack/De Vere's Hotel - Cowslips (in flower), honesty (in flower)

Monday 30th March

Stanley Park - 4 Mistle thrushes, 2 pochards

New South Promenade - Shelduck (S)

Woodland Gardens - 2 Goldcrests, coal tit



A rather large frog at the zoo

Over the holiday B & FC marine biology student Lee will be at the Solaris Centre with his touch-tank for you to explore and see our coastal wildlife close up

He will be available Wednesday 1st April 10 - 4pm then Monday - Wednesday 6 - 8th 10 - 4pm. Come along and ask him him all your marine biology questions.

Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Merehttps://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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Weekend 27th - 29th March

Temperatures were average for late March 4 - 11C, heavy rain and sunny spells with a strong westerly wind

Sunday 29th March

New South Promenade - Blunt gaper shell, edible whelk eggs, common periwinkles, limpet, brown shrimp, Gammarid shrimp, beadlet anemone

Marton Mere LNR - 10 Snakeshead fritillaries (just about to flower), white wagtail, 2 pied wagtails, little grebe, 2 great crested grebes, 10 teal, goldeneye, 2 oystercatchers, 2 sparrowhawks, 4 Cetti's warblers

Saturday 28th March

Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest

Friday 27th March

Marton Mere LNR - Stoat, 4 Sand martins, wigeon, little grebe, 3 great crested grebes, water rail, curlew (over), many meadow pipits (over), 2 goldcrests, 130 fieldfares, 35 linnets, 2 stock doves, 5 chiffchaffs, 6 Cetti's warblers, 6 skylarks (NW), 3 oystercatchers, 2 lapwings

Heron's Reach golf couse - 2 Gadwall (pr), little grebe, 160 pink footed geese (N), buzzard (over), small tortoiseshell, 5 bumble bees

Town Centre Sainsburys - Grey wagtail

Snakeshead fritillary

Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Merehttps://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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Thursday 26th March

The cooler than average conditions continue 1 - 9C mostly sunny with strong cold north westerly winds

Marton Mere LNR - Little grebe, song thrush, 4 Cetti's warblers

Stanley Park - Great crested grebe, 27 herons (at nests on the island), 30 tufted ducks, treecreeper, 2 goldcrests

Town Centre - 2 Grey wagtails


Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Merehttps://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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Wednesday 25th March

Another cool March day -2 - 8C mostly sunny with a light variable wind

Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, chiffchaff, 2 little grebes, 2 great crested grebes, goldeneye, buzzard, sparrowhawk, 2 kestrels, 2 oystercatchers, 2 water rails, great spotted woodpecker, 2 rooks (E), 40 fieldfares, 5 linnets

North Shore - 3 Eiders (S)

New South Promenade - Harbour porpoise, 40 whooper swans, 500 common scoters, 11 sanderlings

Solaris Centre - Borage (in flower), Coltsfoot (in flower)

Borage

Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Merehttps://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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Tuesday 24th March

Another slightly cooler than average March day 2 - 8C, mostly sunny with lightto moderate NW winds

Heron's Reach - 2 Chiffchaffs

Heron's Reach Golf Course - 3 Skylarks (over), little grebe

Reads Avenue - Curlew (over 1.15am)

Lawon's Wetland - Barn owl

Layton Cemetery - 2 Chiffchaffs, great spotted woodpecker

Marton Mere LNR - Otter (tracks only), common scoter, 2 redshanks, water rail, 2 buzzards, 30 fieldfares, 2 Cetti's warblers, 2 chiffchaffs, 2



Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

There is also a page specifically for wildlife news at Marton Merehttps://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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Monday 23rd March

Another cool March day 0 - 9C mostly sunny with a moderate westerly breeze

Marton Mere LNR - Otter (brief sighting), common scoter (very infrequent here), stonechat, chiffchaff, barn owl, goldeneye, 3 little grebes, 2 great crested grebes, 7 stock doves, 5 Cetti's warblers, water rail, 20 fieldfares

De Vere Hotel entrance pool - 2 Gadwall (pair)

Heron's Reach/Zoo - 3 Chiffchaffs, goldcrest

Heron's Reach Golf Course - Little grebe

New South Promenade - 2 Eiders (S - pair), sea slater

North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 4 Herons, great spotted woodpecker

Stanley Park - 2 Jays, 6 herons

Sea slater near the Mirror Ball

Please send you Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

Weekend 21st - 22nd March

A cool weekend for late March -2 - 10C, mostly sunny with light variable winds

Sunday 22nd March

Watson Road Park - Sparrowhawk

Stanley Park - 2 Gadwall, pochard, 21 Whooper swans, 3 great crested grebes, 37 tufted ducks, goldcrest, great spotted woodpecker.

Marton Mere LNR - 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Cetti's warblers, 2 goldcrests, jay, 5 buzzards, sparrowhawk, 2 water rail, 2 little grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 5 tree sparrows

Saturday 21st March

Starr Gate - 3 Whooper swans, 3 red throated divers (S), 4 eiders, 5 shelducks (N), 5 pintails (S)


There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

Fylde Amphibian and Reptle Group (FARG) member Ray sent this picture of his first Common Lizard of the year from just over our southern boundary.

Please send you Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

Tuesday 17th - Friday 20th March

Cool for mid March -2 - 9C mostly sunny but hazy with very light variable winds

Friday 20th March

Watson Road Park - 2 Sparrowhawks

Reads Avenue - 2 Goldcrests

Town Centre - Peregrine

Lawson's Wetland/allotment - 2 Cetti's warblers

Marton Mere LNR - Hedgehog (remains of skin only - fox predation), 2 jays (N), sand martin (NW), peregrine, water rail, 7 goldeneyes, little grebe, 3 shelducks (N)

Staining Nook - Woodcock, Cetti's warbler

Thursday 19th March

Marton Mere LNR - 15 Whooper swans, (N), 2 chiffchaffs, 3 curlews (NE), 2 chiffchaffs, 5 goldeneyes, 5 Cetti's warblers, little grebe, 5 water rails, 4 small tortoiseshells

Staining Nook - Cetti's warbler

Heron's Reach/Zoo - Chiffchaff

Town Centre - Buzzard (N), 2 peregrines (NW)

De Vere's hotel entrance pond - Cetti's warbler

Warbreck Hill - Peacock butterfly

Wednesday 18th March

Town Centre - 2 Grey wagtails

Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, osprey (N at 13.20), 8 buzzards (over) redshank, barn owl, 8 Cetti's warblers, 3 little grebes, 2 great crested grebes, 5 goldeneyes,water rail, 8 stock doves,mistle thrush, 75 fieldfares, 6 tree sparrows

Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat

New South Promenade - 2 Wigeon, curlew (S)

Marton - Small tortoiseshell

Tuesday 17th March

New South Promenade - 2 Eiders, 2 curlews (S)

Marton Mere LNR - Chiffchaff, barn owl, 3 great crested grebes, 2 little grebes, 4 goldeneyes, 2 water rails, 4 Cetti's warblers, sparrowhawk, buzzard, 28 fieldfares


There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.
Saturday March 22nd is National Community Clear Up Day. We’ll be holding a litter pick across the site to have a spring clean. We’re meeting at 10am at the new Visitors Centre and will split up across the site from there. This is open to everyone

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Big Spawn Count in association with the Freshwater Habitats Trust on Saturday 21st March 1.00 - 2.30pm at Ashfield Road Pond opposite Blackpool & Fylde College. For more information contact their Facebook page 'North Blackpool Pond Trail'

Monday 16th March

A cool March day 4 - 8C murky and overcast with a light easterly wind

Lawson's Road - Sparrowhawk

Lawson's Field - 2 Wheatears, 5 reed buntings, bee orchid rosettes (in an unusual place on the mown grass area near De Vere's pond)

Marton Mere LNR - Cetti's warbler (in NW scrub), little grebe, buzzard

Town Centre - Grey wagtail

Solaris Centre - Grey wagtail (S)

Layton Cemetery - Great spotted woodpecker

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.
Saturday March 22nd is National Community Clear Up Day. We’ll be holding a litter pick across the site to have a spring clean. We’re meeting at 10am at the new Visitors Centre and will split up across the site from there. This is open to everyone

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Big Spawn Count in association with the Freshwater Habitats Trust on Saturday 21st March 1.00 - 2.30pm at Ashfield Road Pond opposite Blackpool & Fylde College. For more information contact their Facebook page 'North Blackpool Pond Trail'

Weekend 13th - 15th March

A cool March weekend 0 - 9C mostly dull and overcast with light offshore winds.

Sunday 15th March

Marton Mere LNR - Iceland gull, 7 Cetti's warblers, 6 snipe, 5 goldeneyes, 2 tree sparrows, 4 oystercatchers, little grebe, water rail, 84 coots, 3 goldcrests, kestrel, buzzard.

Heron's Reach - Cetti's warbler, 2 goldcrests

Salisbury Woodland - 2 Jays, goldcrests, great spotted woddpecker, coal tit.

Stanley Park - Grey wagtail, buzzard (over)

Saturday 14th March

Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler, 2 stonechats (pair)

Marton Mere LNR - Buzzard, 2 great crested grebes, little grebe, 4 goldeneyes, 2 oystercatchers

Friday 13th March

New South Promenade - 1000 Common scoters

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.
Saturday March 22nd is National Community Clear Up Day. We’ll be holding a litter pick across the site to have a spring clean. We’re meeting at 10am at the new Visitors Centre and will split up across the site from there. This is open to everyone

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

The Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Big Spawn Count in association with the Freshwater Habitats Trust on Saturday 21st March 1.00 - 2.30pm at Ashfield Road Pond opposite Blackpool & Fylde College. For more information contact their Facebook page 'North Blackpool Pond Trail'

Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th March

A mixed couple of days 0 - 12C sunny spells and heavy rain with variable mainly offshore winds

Thursday 12th March

Washington Avenue - 22 Frogs

North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - Primrose

Heron's Reach - 12 Bee orchid rosettes

Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, 3 Cetti's warblers

Starr Gate - Wheatear, 22 redshanks

New South Promenade - 750 Common Scoters

Wednesday 11th March

Marton Mere LNR - 2 Stonechats, Iceland gull, 2 great crested grebes, buzzard, kestrel, oystercatcher, 2 water rails, redwing, 3 Cetti's warblers, 24 linnets (roosted)


There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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 Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.
Saturday March 22nd is National Community Clear Up Day. We’ll be holding a litter pick across the site to have a spring clean. We’re meeting at 10am at the new Visitors Centre and will split up across the site from there. This is open to everyone

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

On Sunday 15th March there will be a BEAT NatureWatch volunteer work party at Cherry Tree (11.00am - 3.00pm) to clear the margins of the pond for amphibians and reptiles.
All welcome, wear wellies or stout boots and thick gloves, bring your lunch. Meet at Asda car park at 10.45. Please contact David McGrath david.mcgrath @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) or 01253 478023 before lunchtime on Friday if you are coming along so we know how many tools are needed.

The Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Big Spawn Count in association with the Freshwater Habitats Trust on Saturday 21st March 1.00 - 2.30pm at Ashfield Road Pond opposite Blackpool & Fylde College. For more information contact their Facebook page 'North Blackpool Pond Trail'

Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th March

A cold start warmer later -1 - 10C Heavy rain and sunshine, cool moderate SE to W winds

Tuesday 10th March

Layton Cemetery - 2 Buzzards (NW), great spotted woodpecker (drumming)

New South Promenade - 250 Sanderlings, 147 oystercatchers, 500 common scoters, knot, dunlin, sea slaters (tracks only)

Admiral Heights - several Flounders, several codling

Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, firecrest, 5 Cetti's warblers

Monday 9th March

New South Promenade - 138 Oystercatchers, 30 redshanks, curlew

There is a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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 Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.
Saturday March 22nd is National Community Clear Up Day. We’ll be holding a litter pick across the site to have a spring clean. We’re meeting at 10am at the new Visitors Centre and will split up across the site from there. This is open to everyone

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

On Sunday 15th March there will be a BEAT NatureWatch volunteer work party at Cherry Tree (11.00am - 3.00pm) to clear the margins of the pond for amphibians and reptiles.
All welcome, wear wellies or stout boots and thick gloves, bring your lunch. Meet at Asda car park at 10.45. Please contact David McGrath david.mcgrath @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) or 01253 478023 before lunchtime on Friday if you are coming along so we know how many tools are needed.

The Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Big Spawn Count in association with the Freshwater Habitats Trust on Saturday 21st March 1.00 - 2.30pm at Ashfield Road Pond opposite Blackpool & Fylde College. For more information contact their Facebook page 'North Blackpool Pond Trail'

The week 2nd - 8th March

Generally warm March nights and cool March days so far this month 1 - 11C sunny spells, heavy rain and the occassional hail shower with a cold strong onshore wind

Sunday 8th March

Warbreck Hill - Bumblebee sp

Saturday 7th March

Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, 2 goldcrests, Iceland gull, 7 Cetti's warblers, 2 woodcocks, 5 snipe, buzzard, kestrel, sparrowhawk, 4 water rails, curlew (over), 2 skylaerks (W), 13 gadewall, 7 goldeneyes, little grebe, long eared owl.

North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 3 Pochards, 2 shovelers, 7 teal, 7 hreons

Friday 6th March

Town Centre - Grey wagtail

Marton Mere LNR - Iceland gull, barn owl, buzzard, kestrel, 3 Cetti's warblers, 3 goldeneyes

Washington Avenue - 18 Frogs

Thursday 5th March

Marton Mere LNR - Treecreeper, long eared owl, Iceland gull, 2 little grebes, 5 goldeneyes

Wednesday 4th March

Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, barn owl, 2 kestrels

New South Promenade - 2 Eiders (S), 100 common scoters

Marton Mere LNR - Treecreeper, goldcrest, 40 linnets, 40 Fieldfares, 4 Cetti's warblers, 2 little grebes, 3 water rails, 2 buzzards, 2 peacocks, tree bumblebee

Tuesday 3rd March

Marton Mere LNR - 2 Buzzards, woodcock, song thrush

Starr Gate - 3 Shelducks, 2 gannets, kittiwake

North Shore - 2 Eiders (S), 200 common scoters

Monday 2nd March

North Shore go-kart track - 2 Mediterranean gulls, purple sandpiper

Warbreck Hill - Frog spawn


There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

Weekend round-up 28th February - 1st March

A very mixed weekend 2 - 10C with sunny spells, heavy rain and hail and snow showers with light S winds veering W and increasing to gale force.

Sunday 1st March

Marton Mere LNR - Iceland gull, firecrest, treecreeper, barn owl, 4 Cetti's warblers, stonechat, pochard, great crested grebe, 7 goldeneyes, 3 water rails, 70 fieldfares, 35 pied wagtails (NW - where is the roost, Victoria hospital?), 2 goldcrests, 2 mistle thrushes

North Shore garden - Blackcap

North Pier - 5000 Starlings (roosted)

North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - Heron (on nest), great crested grebe, 7 teal, sparrowhawk, great spotted woodpecker

Starr Gate - 6 Kittiwakes

Saturday 28th February

North Shore Go-kart track - 2 Purple sandpipers, 180 redshanks, 26 turnstones

North Shore - 1200 Common scoters, 2 eiders

Marton Mere LNR - Buzzard, 2 skylarks (NW), pochard, 3 Cetti's warblers, 3 water rails, 2 mistle thrushes, 2 tree sparrows

There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work

Friday 27th February

A mild day 4 - 7C sunny spells with a blustery SW wind turning S later

Kylemore Avenue - Frogs

New South Promenade - 142 Oystercatchers, 60 turnstones, 30 redshanks, 20 sanderlings, 500 common scoters

Central Pier - 50 Oystercatchers

Lawson's Field/Heron's Reach - 2 Skylarks (W), great spotted woodpecker, 60 pink footerd geese (S)

Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat

Blackpool South Station - Dunnock (singing)

Pleasure Beach Station - Sparrowhawk (W)

There is now a Facebook group for all things Marton Mere LNR including news of events and volunteer projects

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work