Wednesday 29th April

Another cooler than average late April day 4 - 11C early rain then sunny spells with a brisk WSW wind

New South Promenade - 7 Gannets (S)

Marton Mere LNR - Little ringed plover, wigeon, 2 stock doves (on island - very unusual), lesser whitethroat, 4 swifts

Town Centre - Peregrine

Stanley Park - Treecreeper, several willow warblers, several blackcaps

Female house sparrow at the Solaris Centre

Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces)

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

Volunteer Days at Marton Mere LNR are now every Tuesday 10am - 3pm - All welcome. Wear suitable footwear and bring your lunch.
There may also be some volunteering opportunities 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.

Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work