A mild day 3 - 6C overcast with little wind
South Pier - Peregrine
New South Promenade - 10000 Common scoters, 3 shelducks (N), 2 eiders, 2 red throated divers, great crested grebe, razorbill, 30 dunlin (N)
Ashworth Road - Iceland gull
Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, 40 lapwings
Heron's Reach - 3 Great spotted woodpeckers (2 drumming + one in flight)
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.
The next one is Wednesday 11th Feb 10am - 1pm
