Warm night and average day temperatures 7 - 12C some sunny spells later with a blustery moderate SW wind
Marton Mere LNR - Common scoter (a male this time - two in a year is extremely unusual), sedge warbler, blackcap, house martin, little grebe, water rail, 4 Cetti's warblers, 13 linnets, 2 oystercatchers, 3 lapwings
Starr Gate - 2 Sandwich terns
Burlington Road beach - Yellow legged gull
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
Wednesday, 15 April 2015
Tuesday, 14 April 2015
Monday 13th April
Another chilly start with a slightly warmer than average finish 2- 13C sunny spells with a blustery SW wind
Marton Mere LNR - 26 Golden plovers (N, now very scarce here), 34 sand martins, 2 house martins, 17 swallows, 3 willow warblers, 2 chiffchaffs, 2 blackcaps, 2 Cetti's warblers, redshank, 2 oystercatchers, peregrine (W), sparrowhawk, tree sparrow
Heron's Reach - 4 Blackcaps, 2 lesser redpolls,
Marton - Willow warbler, mistle thrush, sparrowhawk
Warbreck Hill - Chiffchaff
Town Centre - Peregrine, 2 swallows
Stanley Park - Tree pipit, 8 willow warblers
Starr Gate - Yellow legged gull, 5 Sandwich terns
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
Marton Mere LNR - 26 Golden plovers (N, now very scarce here), 34 sand martins, 2 house martins, 17 swallows, 3 willow warblers, 2 chiffchaffs, 2 blackcaps, 2 Cetti's warblers, redshank, 2 oystercatchers, peregrine (W), sparrowhawk, tree sparrow
Heron's Reach - 4 Blackcaps, 2 lesser redpolls,
Marton - Willow warbler, mistle thrush, sparrowhawk
Warbreck Hill - Chiffchaff
Town Centre - Peregrine, 2 swallows
Stanley Park - Tree pipit, 8 willow warblers
Starr Gate - Yellow legged gull, 5 Sandwich terns
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
Monday, 13 April 2015
Weekend round-up Friday 10th - Sunday 12th April
A mixed weekend with rather cold nights and a very hot day 2 - 19C heavy rain, sunny spells with a strong mostly westerly wind
Sunday 12th April
Marton Mere LNR - Common scoter, 4 oystercatchers
Anchorsholme - Redstart
Saturday 11th April
Marton Mere LNR - 2 House martins, 3 great crested grebes, snipe
Friday 10th April
Heron's Reach - 2 Willow warblers, 14 toads, frog
Carleton Crematorium - Song thrush, mistle thrush, 3 chiffchaffs, 2 swallows,
North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 4 Tufted ducks, willow warbler
Marton Mere LNR - Osprey (N), reed warbler, 2 willow warblers, blackcap, 12 stock doves, swallow, goldeneye, 2 great crested grebes, little grebe, 100 pink footed geese (S)
Starr Gate - 2 Sandwich terns, 3 razorbills 16 eiders
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 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.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Sunday 12th April
Marton Mere LNR - Common scoter, 4 oystercatchers
Anchorsholme - Redstart
Saturday 11th April
Marton Mere LNR - 2 House martins, 3 great crested grebes, snipe
Friday 10th April
Heron's Reach - 2 Willow warblers, 14 toads, frog
Carleton Crematorium - Song thrush, mistle thrush, 3 chiffchaffs, 2 swallows,
North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 4 Tufted ducks, willow warbler
Marton Mere LNR - Osprey (N), reed warbler, 2 willow warblers, blackcap, 12 stock doves, swallow, goldeneye, 2 great crested grebes, little grebe, 100 pink footed geese (S)
Starr Gate - 2 Sandwich terns, 3 razorbills 16 eiders
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| Toad at Heron's Reach |
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 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.
Blackpool Conservation Team are also on Twitter @BlackpoolCT for you to follow and join in their excellent work
Friday, 10 April 2015
Thursday 9th April
A warmer than average April day, 3 - 15C sunny with no wind
New South Promenade - 3 Eiders, 3 razorbills, 3 guillemots
Lawson's Field - 2 Wheatears
Marton Mere LNR - 3 Willow warblers, redshank, snipe, 8 stock doves, water rail, 2 buzzards (over), 30 sand martins, swallow
Blackpool Zoo - Osprey (over), willow warbler, 4 chiffchaffs, 2 swallows, 3 buzzards (over), sparrowhawk (over), Brimstone
Faraday Way/Moorfields Ind Est - Chiffchaff
Common Edge - Chiffchaff
Sunningdale Avenue Park - Willow warbler
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 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
New South Promenade - 3 Eiders, 3 razorbills, 3 guillemots
Lawson's Field - 2 Wheatears
Marton Mere LNR - 3 Willow warblers, redshank, snipe, 8 stock doves, water rail, 2 buzzards (over), 30 sand martins, swallow
Blackpool Zoo - Osprey (over), willow warbler, 4 chiffchaffs, 2 swallows, 3 buzzards (over), sparrowhawk (over), Brimstone
Faraday Way/Moorfields Ind Est - Chiffchaff
Common Edge - Chiffchaff
Sunningdale Avenue Park - Willow warbler
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| Wheatears on the cliffs at North Shore |
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 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
Thursday, 9 April 2015
Tuesday 8th April
A mixed April day temperature-wise starting very cold then becoming much warmer than average 1 - 15C sunny, no wind
North Shore - Harbour porpoise, grey seal, 4 Sandwich terns, gannet, eider, lesser redpoll (N)
Marton Mere LNR - Peregrine, 20 wigeon, 8 swallows, sand martins, curlew (NE), buzzard, Cetti's warbler (heard in wet fields LNR extension, a new location for the species), barn owl, goldeneye
Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler
Heron's Reach - several Small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies
Marton - 3 Buzzards (circling high)
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 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
North Shore - Harbour porpoise, grey seal, 4 Sandwich terns, gannet, eider, lesser redpoll (N)
Marton Mere LNR - Peregrine, 20 wigeon, 8 swallows, sand martins, curlew (NE), buzzard, Cetti's warbler (heard in wet fields LNR extension, a new location for the species), barn owl, goldeneye
Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler
Heron's Reach - several Small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies
Marton - 3 Buzzards (circling high)
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 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
Wednesday, 8 April 2015
Easter week round up 2nd - 7th April
A cool and misty week with some rain 1 - 11C light NW winds
Tuesday 7th April
North Blackpool Pond Trail Community Orchard - Chiffchaff, 2 mistle thrushes, small tortoiseshell, red tailed bumblebee, white tailed bumblebee, early bumblebee
Stanley Park - 2 Great crested grebes, chiffchaff
Marton Mere LNR - Iceland gull, 20 wigeon, shoveler, brimstone
Metropole Hotel - 2 Goldcrests
Town Centre - 2 Grey wagtails
Solaris Centre - 30 Meadow pipits
Heron's Reach - 4 Toads, 15 bee orchids, 2 small tortoiseshells, 2 peacocks
Monday 6th April
Staining Nook - 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 goldcrests
Marton Mere LNR - 84 Sand martins, 3 swallows, 3 goldcrests, 7 Cetti's warblers, water rail, 2 little grebes, Iceland gull, shelduck (S), goldeneye, 2 curlews (N), 2 tree sparrows, 3 chifchaff
North Blackpool Pond Trail horse paddock - 3 Wheatears
Sunday 5th April
Marton Mere LNR - 9 Teal, buzzard, redshank, 2 swallows, 6 sand martins, 2 oystercatchers, 2 kestrels, sparrowhawk, barn owl, peregrine, little grebe, goldeneye, 2 water rails, 7 Cetti's warblers
Anchorsholme - 3 Goldcrests
Starr Gate - Grey seal, 300 meadow pipits (N), 2 goldcrests
Saturday 4th April
Marton - Holly blue butterfly
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, sand martin, 5 Cetti's warblers, 5 chiffchaffs, 4 stock doves, 2 little grebes, buzzard, water rail, goldeneye, 2 pochards, brimstone
Stanley Park - Chiffchaff
Herons Reach golf course - Chiffchaff
Salisbury Woodland - Great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, 2 chiffchaffs, 2 goldcrests, 3 coal tits
Friday 3rd April
North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 22 Whooper swans (NW), chiffchaff, 2 teal
Marton Mere LNR - Little grebe, goldeneye, peregrine, 30 snakeshead fritillaries
Starr Gate - Harbour porpoise, 2 velvet scoters (S), eider (N), 13 red throated divers, razorbill
North Blackpool Pond Trail football fields - Water rail (in ditch)
Lawson's Wetland - several Toads (croaking)
South Shore - 4 Goldcrests
Thursday 2nd April
Ashworth Road - Iceland gull
Marton Mere LNR - 130 Linnets, jay, 3 great crested grebes, 4 oystercatchers, goldeneye, 2 chiffchaffs, 2 whooper swans (N), water rail, 4 Cetti's warblers
Airport - Barn owl
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, Cetti's warbler
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 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
Tuesday 7th April
North Blackpool Pond Trail Community Orchard - Chiffchaff, 2 mistle thrushes, small tortoiseshell, red tailed bumblebee, white tailed bumblebee, early bumblebee
Stanley Park - 2 Great crested grebes, chiffchaff
Marton Mere LNR - Iceland gull, 20 wigeon, shoveler, brimstone
Metropole Hotel - 2 Goldcrests
Town Centre - 2 Grey wagtails
Solaris Centre - 30 Meadow pipits
Heron's Reach - 4 Toads, 15 bee orchids, 2 small tortoiseshells, 2 peacocks
Monday 6th April
Staining Nook - 3 Chiffchaffs, 2 goldcrests
Marton Mere LNR - 84 Sand martins, 3 swallows, 3 goldcrests, 7 Cetti's warblers, water rail, 2 little grebes, Iceland gull, shelduck (S), goldeneye, 2 curlews (N), 2 tree sparrows, 3 chifchaff
North Blackpool Pond Trail horse paddock - 3 Wheatears
Sunday 5th April
Marton Mere LNR - 9 Teal, buzzard, redshank, 2 swallows, 6 sand martins, 2 oystercatchers, 2 kestrels, sparrowhawk, barn owl, peregrine, little grebe, goldeneye, 2 water rails, 7 Cetti's warblers
Anchorsholme - 3 Goldcrests
Starr Gate - Grey seal, 300 meadow pipits (N), 2 goldcrests
Saturday 4th April
Marton - Holly blue butterfly
Marton Mere LNR - Weasel, sand martin, 5 Cetti's warblers, 5 chiffchaffs, 4 stock doves, 2 little grebes, buzzard, water rail, goldeneye, 2 pochards, brimstone
Stanley Park - Chiffchaff
Herons Reach golf course - Chiffchaff
Salisbury Woodland - Great spotted woodpecker, nuthatch, 2 chiffchaffs, 2 goldcrests, 3 coal tits
Friday 3rd April
North Blackpool Pond Trail Kincraig Lake - 22 Whooper swans (NW), chiffchaff, 2 teal
Marton Mere LNR - Little grebe, goldeneye, peregrine, 30 snakeshead fritillaries
Starr Gate - Harbour porpoise, 2 velvet scoters (S), eider (N), 13 red throated divers, razorbill
North Blackpool Pond Trail football fields - Water rail (in ditch)
Lawson's Wetland - several Toads (croaking)
South Shore - 4 Goldcrests
Thursday 2nd April
Ashworth Road - Iceland gull
Marton Mere LNR - 130 Linnets, jay, 3 great crested grebes, 4 oystercatchers, goldeneye, 2 chiffchaffs, 2 whooper swans (N), water rail, 4 Cetti's warblers
Airport - Barn owl
Lawson's Wetland - Stonechat, Cetti's warbler
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| Marsh marigold at Lawson's Wetland |
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 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
Thursday, 2 April 2015
Wednesday 1st April
A cold day for April, 4 - 8C mostly overcast with some showers, strong westerly wind
New South Promenade - 2 Velvet scoters, 4 red breasted mergansers, 2 gannets, 4 eiders
Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, chiffchaff, buzzard, great crested grebe, little grebe, goldeneye, 2 oystercatchers, 3 Cetti's warblers, goldcrest
Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler
Over the school holiday B & FC marine biology student Lee will be at the Solaris Centre with his touch-tank for children, of all ages, to explore and see our coastal wildlife close up
He will be available Monday 6th to Wednesday 8th 10 - 4pm. Come along and ask him him all your marine biology questions.
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 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
New South Promenade - 2 Velvet scoters, 4 red breasted mergansers, 2 gannets, 4 eiders
Marton Mere LNR - Barn owl, chiffchaff, buzzard, great crested grebe, little grebe, goldeneye, 2 oystercatchers, 3 Cetti's warblers, goldcrest
Lawson's Wetland - Cetti's warbler
Over the school holiday B & FC marine biology student Lee will be at the Solaris Centre with his touch-tank for children, of all ages, to explore and see our coastal wildlife close up
He will be available Monday 6th to Wednesday 8th 10 - 4pm. Come along and ask him him all your marine biology questions.
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 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
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