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
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
