Sightings - Martin Mere
Latest Sightings
The bull will be moved to the field next to Ron Barker hide!Lots of mud visible in front of Ron Barker and Gordon Taylor...Ron BarkerHobbyCommon sandpiperWater rail5 Little-ringed ploversLittle egretKingfishersDiscovery HideCattle egret (on tern raft)Garg
30 August 2022
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Today the weather has turned and started to get cooler. We are finishing baling the hay from the 2 fields in the middle of the reserve this can be seen from the ron barker hide, UU and Kingfisher. These fields are called Owl marsh and Outer Vincents. B
15 August 2022
Latest Sightings
This week's sighting's include:Ron Barker HideKingfisherBlack-tailed godwitRuffGrey heronLapwingHobbyBuzzardDiscovery / Raines / Hale / Gladstone HidesCattle egretLittle egretCormorantLittle grebeHarrier Hide / Reedbed WalkBarn owlGrey heronLittle egretMu
11 August 2022
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This week's sightings include:Ron Barker HideBarn owlHobbyBuzzardKestrelWhooper swanBlack-tailed godwitRuffGrey heronDiscovery / Raines / Hale / Gladstone HidesCattle egretLittle grebeCormorantCommon sandpiperTufted ducks with ducklingsKestrelJanet Kear H
9 August 2022
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This week's latest sightings include:Ron Barker HideBarn owlMarsh HarrierBuzzardKestrelCormorantSwallowBlack-tailed godwitLittle ringed ploverLapwingDiscovery / Gladstone / Raines / Hale HidesCattle egretCormorantKestrelBlack-tailed godwitCommon ternHarri
3 August 2022
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This week's sightings include:Ron Barker HideBlack-tailed godwits in summer plumageLapwingMarsh harrierSwallowDiscovery / Hale / Raines / Gladstone HidesCattle egretLittle grebeCormorantLapwingCommon ternHarrier Hide / Reedbed WalkMarsh harrierGreat crest
28 July 2022
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The cattle egret has been making regular appearances close to our group of cattle at the back of the Mere. It can be seen from Discovery Hide with binoculars or scopes, but can be viewed up close from Gladstone Hide. A little grebe and several terns are a
22 July 2022
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This morning we carried out a Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS), and counted these birds: 3 Gadwall 12 Teal 476 Mallard 4 Pochard 6 Tufted Duck 28 Shelduck 65 Greylag Geese 139 Canada Geese 86 Moorhen 59 Coot 1 Snipe 348 Lapwing 3 R
18 July 2022
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There have been three great crested grebes spotted at Harrier Hide, including one sat on a nest and one juvenile. A great white egret and 2 juvenile grey herons were also seen. Barn owls have been a regular sight at Ron Barker hide, and the cattle egret h
11 July 2022
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The sandpipers are returning to the reserve for summer, with 12 common sandpipers and 7 green sandpipers spotted on Woodend Marsh. The cattle egret has also been seen again on site. There are plenty of juvenile birds around at the moment - our marsh harri
6 July 2022
Latest Sightings
This week's sightings include:Ron Barker HideCanada gooseShelduckOystercatcherAvocets (including a juvenile)Black-tailed godwitMarsh harrierBarn owlHareKingfisher HideGreat titBlue titGoldfinchGreenfinchChaffinchRobinDiscovery / Raines / Hale / Gladstone
1 July 2022
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We have had 3 cattle egrets, a green sandpiper and a cormorant family spotted from Ron Barker hide. On the Mere, 8 common terns - including one nesting - as well as a massive group of around 30 Canada geese can be seen. The lapwing have had a very product
22 June 2022
Latest Sightings
Here's this weeks highlights at Martin Mere:Little Ringed Plover OystercatcherLittle EgretStonechat Marsh HarrierBuzzard Barn OwlKestrelBlackcap WhitethroatWillow WarblerCetti's WarblerSedge WarblerSkylarkReed BuntingBullfinchKingfisher Feature image of a
16 June 2022
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This week's latest sightings include:Ron Barker HideCuckooBarn owlsPink-footed geeseBlackcapReed buntingWrenMarsh harrierHaresKingfisher HideSong thrushWrenDiscovery / Raines / Hale / Gladstone HidesCommon ternsBlack-headed gulls with chicksMediterranean
10 June 2022
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Pictured this week are some Black-headed Gull chicks that have been hatching and fledging from the islands on the Main Mere. A lot of these young gulls can now be seen swimming around the islands and at Swan Lake by the visitors centre. Also visible from
6 June 2022