Friday 10 April 2015

Thursday 9th April

A warmer than average April day, 3 - 15C sunny with no wind

New South Promenade - 3 Eiders, 3 razorbills, 3 guillemots

Lawson's Field - 2 Wheatears

Marton Mere LNR - 3 Willow warblers, redshank, snipe, 8 stock doves, water rail, 2 buzzards (over), 30 sand martins, swallow

Blackpool Zoo - Osprey (over), willow warbler, 4 chiffchaffs, 2 swallows, 3 buzzards (over), sparrowhawk (over), Brimstone

Faraday Way/Moorfields Ind Est - Chiffchaff

Common Edge - Chiffchaff

Sunningdale Avenue Park - Willow warbler

Wheatears on the cliffs at North Shore

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