Wednesday 31st August and Thursday 1st September

Warm for the beginning of autumn 13 - 18C early rain on Wednesday then good sunny spells with a moderate south westerly breeze

Thursday 1st September

Starr Gate - Great skua, 1000 common scoter

Marton Mere LNR - 3 Jays, 2  lesser whitethroats, 100 lapwings, 2 snipe, 2 sparrowhawks

North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - Goldcrest feeding 3 juveniles (a very late brood)

Wednesday 31st August

Starr Gate - 2 Shovelers (S)

Marton Mere LNR - Garganey, 90 lapwings

Town Centre - 2 Peregrines

Jay

EVENT - Moth and bat night at Kincraig Lake (FY2 0HN) Saturday 3rd September 8.30 - late. Discoover what's flying around at night, led by Dave McGrath. Wear warm clothes and bring your torch. Free but donation to the Friends of the North Blackpool Pond Trail would be appreciated

EVENT - Wildlife recording walk at Marton Mere LNR Tuesday 6th September 1 - 3pm Meet at the Lawson's Road gate opposite the end of Lancaster Rd. Come along and see what autumnal species we have from birds to dragonflies to late blooming wildflowers. Free but donation to the Friends of Marton Mere would be appreciated

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

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