Tuesday 3rd February

Another cooler than average February day -2 - 4C sunny spells with a brisk northerly wind

New South Promenade - Eider, 3 red throated divers

Starr Gate - 3 Harbour porpoises, 7 red throated divers 

Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, 4 siskins, little egret, 5 Cetti's warblers, 20 fieldfares, 2 stock doves

The elusive firecrest - by Predz of Marton

A far less elusive robin - by Predz of Marton

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

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

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.