Wednesday 3rd June

A milder day still a bit cool for early June, 10 - 14C mostly sunny with a moderate decreasing westerly wind

Marton Mere LNR - 101 Northern marsh orchids and common spotted orchids in flower with at least 70 still to open, 2 common blue butterflies, 2 peacocks, small toroiseshell, 2 kestrels

Highfield Humanities College - Fine show of wildflowers especially ox-eye daisies and bird's foot trefoil

Staining Nook - 4 Buzzards

New South Promenade - several Blennies, numerous Common Prawns, 4 green shore crabs, speckled sea louse.

Blenny (aka Shanny)

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

https://www.facebook.com/martonmerereserve

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.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work