A slightly warmer day than recently near to the February average 2 - 6C overcast with light winds
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, firecrest, peregrine (over), 2 Long Eared Owls (undisclosed location due to previous disturbance from birdwatchers - please DO NOT leave the paths to look for/photograph these birds), little egret, jay, 4 mistle thrushes, Cetti's warbler
Lawson's Wetland - Water rail
North Shore go-kart track - 4 purple sandpipers
North Shore - 2 Eiders, 3000 comon scoters
New South Promenade - 1000 Common scoters, 2 great crested grebes, eider, red breasted merganser (N)
Please email your Blackpool wildlife sightings and winter nature photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)
There is now 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
There are volunteering opportunities starting shortly at Marton Mere LNR. Some may be suitable for school/works/community groups etc. Contact Annie on 07469 038520 or annie.heslop @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) for full details of projects, dates and times.4
