Thursday 29 October 2015

Wednesday 28th October

Another very mild late October day 9 - 16C sunny spells rain later with moderate easterly winds

New South Promenade - Grey seal, 1500 common scoters, 2 great crested grebes, sheluck, 14 turnstones

North Shore - Rock pipit

Gynn Gardens - Blackcap, grey wagtail

Beechfield Ave/Whitegate Dr - Great spotted woodpecker (over)

Marton Mere LNR - 2 Whooper swans, 9500 starlings (roosted), 2 wigeon, 2 buzzards, 2 kestrels, 4 sparrowhawks, snipe, 10 long tailed tits

Lawson's Wetland - 14 Linnets
A few of the starlings at Marton Mere LNR - by Annie Heslop

Please email your sightings and wildlifed photos to solaris.centre @ blackpool.gov.uk - without the spacesThere 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

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. Contact Pauline Pauline.Taylor @ groundwork.org.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.