Weekend 27th - 29th March

Temperatures were average for late March 4 - 11C, heavy rain and sunny spells with a strong westerly wind

Sunday 29th March

New South Promenade - Blunt gaper shell, edible whelk eggs, common periwinkles, limpet, brown shrimp, Gammarid shrimp, beadlet anemone

Marton Mere LNR - 10 Snakeshead fritillaries (just about to flower), white wagtail, 2 pied wagtails, little grebe, 2 great crested grebes, 10 teal, goldeneye, 2 oystercatchers, 2 sparrowhawks, 4 Cetti's warblers

Saturday 28th March

Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest

Friday 27th March

Marton Mere LNR - Stoat, 4 Sand martins, wigeon, little grebe, 3 great crested grebes, water rail, curlew (over), many meadow pipits (over), 2 goldcrests, 130 fieldfares, 35 linnets, 2 stock doves, 5 chiffchaffs, 6 Cetti's warblers, 6 skylarks (NW), 3 oystercatchers, 2 lapwings

Heron's Reach golf couse - 2 Gadwall (pr), little grebe, 160 pink footed geese (N), buzzard (over), small tortoiseshell, 5 bumble bees

Town Centre Sainsburys - Grey wagtail

Snakeshead fritillary

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 Merehttps://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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

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

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Thursday 26th March

The cooler than average conditions continue 1 - 9C mostly sunny with strong cold north westerly winds

Marton Mere LNR - Little grebe, song thrush, 4 Cetti's warblers

Stanley Park - Great crested grebe, 27 herons (at nests on the island), 30 tufted ducks, treecreeper, 2 goldcrests

Town Centre - 2 Grey wagtails


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 Merehttps://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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

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

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Wednesday 25th March

Another cool March day -2 - 8C mostly sunny with a light variable wind

Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, chiffchaff, 2 little grebes, 2 great crested grebes, goldeneye, buzzard, sparrowhawk, 2 kestrels, 2 oystercatchers, 2 water rails, great spotted woodpecker, 2 rooks (E), 40 fieldfares, 5 linnets

North Shore - 3 Eiders (S)

New South Promenade - Harbour porpoise, 40 whooper swans, 500 common scoters, 11 sanderlings

Solaris Centre - Borage (in flower), Coltsfoot (in flower)

Borage

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 Merehttps://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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

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

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Tuesday 24th March

Another slightly cooler than average March day 2 - 8C, mostly sunny with lightto moderate NW winds

Heron's Reach - 2 Chiffchaffs

Heron's Reach Golf Course - 3 Skylarks (over), little grebe

Reads Avenue - Curlew (over 1.15am)

Lawon's Wetland - Barn owl

Layton Cemetery - 2 Chiffchaffs, great spotted woodpecker

Marton Mere LNR - Otter (tracks only), common scoter, 2 redshanks, water rail, 2 buzzards, 30 fieldfares, 2 Cetti's warblers, 2 chiffchaffs, 2



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 Merehttps://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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

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

The North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Nature Detectives Bug Quest children's event Tuesday 7th April 10 - 12 noon at the Community Orchard at the junction of Salmesbury Ave and Runcorn Ave. Phone Andrew on 508310 for more details

Monday 23rd March

Another cool March day 0 - 9C mostly sunny with a moderate westerly breeze

Marton Mere LNR - Otter (brief sighting), common scoter (very infrequent here), stonechat, chiffchaff, barn owl, goldeneye, 3 little grebes, 2 great crested grebes, 7 stock doves, 5 Cetti's warblers, water rail, 20 fieldfares

De Vere Hotel entrance pool - 2 Gadwall (pair)

Heron's Reach/Zoo - 3 Chiffchaffs, goldcrest

Heron's Reach Golf Course - Little grebe

New South Promenade - 2 Eiders (S - pair), sea slater

North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 4 Herons, great spotted woodpecker

Stanley Park - 2 Jays, 6 herons

Sea slater near the Mirror Ball

Please send you 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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

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

Weekend 21st - 22nd March

A cool weekend for late March -2 - 10C, mostly sunny with light variable winds

Sunday 22nd March

Watson Road Park - Sparrowhawk

Stanley Park - 2 Gadwall, pochard, 21 Whooper swans, 3 great crested grebes, 37 tufted ducks, goldcrest, great spotted woodpecker.

Marton Mere LNR - 2 Chiffchaffs, 2 Cetti's warblers, 2 goldcrests, jay, 5 buzzards, sparrowhawk, 2 water rail, 2 little grebes, 5 goldeneyes, 5 tree sparrows

Saturday 21st March

Starr Gate - 3 Whooper swans, 3 red throated divers (S), 4 eiders, 5 shelducks (N), 5 pintails (S)


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.

There will be a children's birdwatching guided walk at Marton Mere LNR led by Dave McGrath on Friday 10th April, 2 - 4.00pm. Suitable for youngsters aged 8 and over. To book your child's place phone 01253 478023 (office hours) or email sammyandsally @ blackpool.gov.uk (without the spaces). Please wear suitable footwear and bring binoculars and your camera if you have them.

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

Fylde Amphibian and Reptle Group (FARG) member Ray sent this picture of his first Common Lizard of the year from just over our southern boundary.

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

Tuesday 17th - Friday 20th March

Cool for mid March -2 - 9C mostly sunny but hazy with very light variable winds

Friday 20th March

Watson Road Park - 2 Sparrowhawks

Reads Avenue - 2 Goldcrests

Town Centre - Peregrine

Lawson's Wetland/allotment - 2 Cetti's warblers

Marton Mere LNR - Hedgehog (remains of skin only - fox predation), 2 jays (N), sand martin (NW), peregrine, water rail, 7 goldeneyes, little grebe, 3 shelducks (N)

Staining Nook - Woodcock, Cetti's warbler

Thursday 19th March

Marton Mere LNR - 15 Whooper swans, (N), 2 chiffchaffs, 3 curlews (NE), 2 chiffchaffs, 5 goldeneyes, 5 Cetti's warblers, little grebe, 5 water rails, 4 small tortoiseshells

Staining Nook - Cetti's warbler

Heron's Reach/Zoo - Chiffchaff

Town Centre - Buzzard (N), 2 peregrines (NW)

De Vere's hotel entrance pond - Cetti's warbler

Warbreck Hill - Peacock butterfly

Wednesday 18th March

Town Centre - 2 Grey wagtails

Marton Mere LNR - Firecrest, osprey (N at 13.20), 8 buzzards (over) redshank, barn owl, 8 Cetti's warblers, 3 little grebes, 2 great crested grebes, 5 goldeneyes,water rail, 8 stock doves,mistle thrush, 75 fieldfares, 6 tree sparrows

Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat

New South Promenade - 2 Wigeon, curlew (S)

Marton - Small tortoiseshell

Tuesday 17th March

New South Promenade - 2 Eiders, 2 curlews (S)

Marton Mere LNR - Chiffchaff, barn owl, 3 great crested grebes, 2 little grebes, 4 goldeneyes, 2 water rails, 4 Cetti's warblers, sparrowhawk, buzzard, 28 fieldfares


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.
Saturday March 22nd is National Community Clear Up Day. We’ll be holding a litter pick across the site to have a spring clean. We’re meeting at 10am at the new Visitors Centre and will split up across the site from there. This is open to everyone

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

The Friends of North Blackpool Pond Trail are holding a Big Spawn Count in association with the Freshwater Habitats Trust on Saturday 21st March 1.00 - 2.30pm at Ashfield Road Pond opposite Blackpool & Fylde College. For more information contact their Facebook page 'North Blackpool Pond Trail'