Thursday 17 November 2016

Wednesday 16th November

Fractionally above average for mid-November 5 - 11C mostly cloudy with rain in the morning and a strong westerly wind.

Lawson's Wetland - 2 Cetti's warblers

Heron's Reach golf course - 2 Jays, 18 wigeon

Marton Mere LNR - Goosander, 65 wigeon, 50 teal, great crested grebe, 4 water rails, 2 goldcrests, 2 Cetti's warblers
Goosander swimming under water
EVENT - Feed the Birds! at the Community Orchard North Blackpool Pond Trail - Saturday 19th Nov 2.00 - 3.30pm - Meet at the Community Orchard at the end of Salmesbury Avenue FY2 0PS. Join us as we make a variety of bird feeders to help our feathered friends through the coming winter. Hang them up in your garden or along the pond trail. Wear warm outdoor clothing and suitable footwear. Free but a donation to the Friends of the Pond Trail 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

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