Lawson's Field - Sparrowhawk
Heron's Reach - 2 Great spotted woodpeckers
Marton - Sparrowhawk, buzzard (over)
North Pier - 2 Barrel jellyfish, compass jellyfish
Town Centre - Peregrine, sparrowhawk (S)
New South Promenade - Grey seal
Staining Nook - Jay
Solaris Centre - Tree bee
Gynn Gardens - Spotted flycatcher, 5 willow warblers, sedge warbler
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, green sandpiper, greenshank, 4 curlews (W), snipe, ring necked parakeet, tree sparrow, sedge warbler + fledgling, sparrowhawk, kestrel, 5 buzzards (SE & E), swift, 400 swallows, painted lady butterfly
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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