Friday 24 June 2016

Friday 24th June

A cool day for late June 14 - 16C mostly cloudy with a moderate south westerly wind

New South Promenade - 10 Gannets (Plunge diving)

Cinnabar moth caterpillars for National Insect Week

The dates for next month's National Whale and Dolphin Watch events in Blackpool are listed below
Tuesday 26th – Friday 29th July
12 – 1pm
Mirror Ball Blackpool South Shore
Saturday 30th July
9am – 1pm
Mirror Ball Blackpool South Shore
Sunday 31st July
10am – 2pm
Gynn Square Blackpool North Shore
Contact: David McGrath 01253 478023 (8am – 3.30pm) weekdays; mobile 07539779532; email david.mcgrath@blackpool.gov.uk
Please bring binoculars if you have them, some may be available for use on the day, telescopes will also be available. Dress for the weather, sunscreen and hat or winter woollies.
There is ample on-street free parking close to both locations and a small free carpark at the Solaris Centre (FY4 1RW) opposite the Mirror Ball. Pay & Display parking is also available on the Promenade at the Mirror Ball and at Gynn Square (FY1 2JR)
 
Please email your sightings and wildlife photos to solaris.centre @ blackpool.gov.uk - without the spaces

The North Blackpool Pond Trail have a Facebook group page

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 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