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
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'
