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
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| Sea slater near the Mirror Ball |
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
