Sunday 7th June
Marton Mere LNR - 170+ Common spotted & northern marsh orchids (most in flower now), 30 swifts, lesser whitethroat
De Vere Hotel access road/Zoo - Cetti's warbler
North Blackpool Pond Trail - Great crested grebe, blackcap, 2 reed buntings
Saturday 6th June
No reports
Friday 5th June
New South Promenade - Little tern, 25 common terns, 20 gannets
Heron's Reach - 2 Bee orchids, little grebe, lapwing
Marton Mere LNR - Grasshopper warbler, 4 Cetti's warblers, linnet (pair carrying food)
Asda brickcroft - Whitethroat
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| Oystercatcher at Marton Mere LNR |
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
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
