Tuesday 9 August 2016

Monday 8th August

A cool day for early August 12 - 17C mostly sunny with a cool strong westerly wind


Marton Mere LNR - 7 Shovelers, 24 tufted ducks, sparrowhawk + juv, kestrel, 6 stock dove
Common darter dragonfly at Marton Mere
EVENT - Family Rockpooling at the Mirror Ball Thursday 11th August 1pm - 2pm Bring suitable footwear you don't mind getting wet and your nets and buckets. Free 

EVENT - Everything about Birds at Kincraig Lake (FY2 0HN) Tuesday 23rd August  10am - 12 a lively family event to learn everything about birds with expert Charlie Pass. Free but donation to the Friends of the North Blackpool Pond Trail would be appreciated

EVENT - Marton Mere LNR Tots go Wild (Flower power) Friday 21st August 10.30am - 12 Meet at the visitor centre. Parent and toddler sessions focusing on having fun outdoors. Wear outdoor cloths. £3 per child. Suitable for under 5's

EVENT - Marton Mere LNR Kids go Wild Saturday 22nd August 10.30am - 12 Meet at the visitor centre. Investigating the incredible world of plants. Wear outdoor cloths. £3 per child. Suitable 5-10 years

EVENT - Marton Mere LNR Junior Rangers go Wild Saturday 22nd August 1pm - 2.30pm Meet at the visitor centre. Investigating the incredible world of plants. Wear outdoor cloths. £3 per child. Suitable for 11-16yrs


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