Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th December

Still mild 2 - 14C very mixed weather some sunny spells and heavy showers wind mostly from the south

Tuesday 8th December

Marton Mere LNR - Short eared owl, 18 snipe, 6 redwings, 15 fieldfares, 250 teal, 3 goldeneyes, 75 wigeon, 13 shovelers, 2 buzzards, 2 Cetti's warblers, 2 coal tits

Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat

Glasdon's Preston New Road - Barn owl

Mere Park pub - 5 Fieldfares (SW)

New South Promenade - 250 Common scoters, 2 great crested grebes

Monday 7th December

Marton Mere LNR - 2 Pintails, 150 wigeon, 2 goldeneyes, woodcock, 3 water rails, 3 Cetti's warblers, 2 coal tits

Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, snipe 2 reed buntings, 2 midstle thrushes (S)

New South Promenade - 500 Common scoters, great crested grebe

Female pintail

Please email your sightings and wildlife photos to solaris.centre @ 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.