So far this week

A cooler than average end to the week 9 - 17C mostly cloudy with some rain and moderate westerly winds

Friday 24th July

New South Promenade - 2 Harbour porpoises, 2 grey seals, 100 common scoters

Solaris Centre - Deptford pink still in flower, small tortoiseshell butterfly

Thursday 23rd July

Starr Gate - Grey seal

Whitegate Drive - 4 Swifts

Warbreck Hill - Pipistrelle bat (1st of year here - very late!)

Small tortoiseshell

Please send your Blackpool wildlife news and any photos to solaris.centre @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces) NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS

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