Latest sightings
First Whimbrel
Overcast for most of the day with light winds so feeling milder, a little rain in the afternoon. Belated news from Sunday, a note left by visiting birders late on reported a Ring Ouzel on the reserve. This would have been the 4th record for Martin Mere. T
16 April 2019
Whitethroat new for the year.
Another chilly start. Looking forward to the week progressing into some proper spring weather. A Whitethroat singing towards the end of Long Hedge was new for the year, joining Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler, Blackcap and Cetti's Warbler all vocal today throu
15 April 2019
Eight species of Raptor!
Sunday updates on the go. A flock of 66 Curlew dropped in along the back of the Mere for an hour mid morning.Two Common Sandpiper on the Mere. At least 2 Little Ringed Plover, 17 Ruff, 70+ Avocet, 40+ Lapwing, 4 Redshank, 50+ Black-tailed Godwit, 6 Oyster
14 April 2019
Grasshopper Warbler
Another frosty start and plenty of sunshine. A Grasshopper Warbler was heard reeling on the Reed Bed between the second platform and the Sewage Works, an early record here. At least two Bearded Tit on the Reed Bed again this morning. Common Sandpiper on t
13 April 2019
Sunshine and Sandpipers
Very sunny but chilly weather over the past couple of days with few new arrivals, but still lots of variety to be seen. At least 2 Common Sandpipers on site at the moment, with the first bird on the Mere yesterday, although with several sightings from var
12 April 2019
Wednesday Map
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10 April 2019
Latest Sightings
Today's featured image taken by placement student Elise Sutton is of one of the first Lapwing nests. Absolutely perfect weather for these birds at the moment. The chicks could be out on the reserve in the next few weeks, hope the weather holds for them. T
9 April 2019
Bearded Reedlings
When a flock of 12+ Bearded Reedling turned up last October we were fairly confident that they would hang around and possibly even breed. The Reed Bed has been established over 15 years. Since then they have proven to be very elusive. A group of at least
8 April 2019
White Wagtail
ABFirst White Wagtail of the year feeding around the edge of the Mere early morning only. Two Little Ringed Plover on the Mere, both male if the aggressive behaviour between them is anything to go by. An influx of Blackcap and Willow Warbler today with a
7 April 2019
Willow Warbler
Great start to the day blue skies, sunshine and the first Willow Warbler of the year singing inside the Grounds by the Canoe Safari. No shortage of Chiffchaff (below) with at least 8 singing males around the reserve. One hundred and one Avocet on site. A
6 April 2019
Tern Sp.
A Common or Arctic Tern was reported early afternoon flying North through the reserve, a very early record here. A young Peregrine spent a while on the reserve in the morning. Other raptors included Marsh Harrier, Buzzard and Kestrel. A Barn Owl was roost
5 April 2019
Hen Harrier
A ringtail Hen Harrier has been seen again this afternoon from Ron Barker Hide. Other sightings today include a Little Ringed Plover on the far side of the Mere which was also present yesterday. Good numbers of Black-tailed Godwit with at least 110 around
4 April 2019
Some Counts
Although the clocks have gone forward the temperature has dropped backed. Still, we are heading in the right direction with more signs of spring and wintering birds decreasing in number. Small numbers of Whooper Swan still present, possibly including bird
2 April 2019
Sunday Sightings
A brief update. See previous few days for a fuller picture. First Blackcap of the year, a male singing near the Kingfisher Hide.A flock of c.70 Whooper Swan still present.At least 9 Sand Martin through.At least 6 Med Gull present on the Mere.
31 March 2019
Saturday Sightings
Some good birding at the start of the day out on the perimeter of the reserve. This outer path can be accessed before the reserve opens by parking in the Car Park (8am onward, note the Car Park closes 6pm from tomorrow).The first Green Sandpiper of the ye
30 March 2019