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
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.
