Wednesday 26th August

An slightly warmer than average late August day 13 - 19C sunny spells with a brisk south westerly wind

Town Centre - Peregrine

Starr Gate - 5 Arctic skuas, Pomarine skua, Great skua, 100 gannets, 151 kittiwakes, 3 Manx shearwaters, common sandpiper (S), 3 teal (S)

Marton Mere LNR - 23 Shovelers, 2 sand martins adult + juvenile great crested grebe, many common blue butterflies.

Painted Lady by Barry Dean

Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to solaris.centre @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

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