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WWT Martin Mere

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WWT Martin Mere is a visitor centre open all year. Discover the power of wetlands and meet all the species that call this site home. Come and see for yourself.

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Martin Mere wins GOLD! 🏆 As part of this year's Lancashire Tourism Awards on 11 February, Martin Mere won the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism award. Thanks to our staff, volunteers, and supporters for helping to make this happen. Read more: ow.ly/HSkM50UYo2q

Martin Mere wins GOLD! 🏆

As part of this year's Lancashire Tourism Awards on 11 February, Martin Mere won the Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism award. 

Thanks to our staff, volunteers, and supporters for helping to make this happen.

Read more: ow.ly/HSkM50UYo2q
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Mucky feet and a face full of mud? Yep, this lapwing must have been to Mudfest. See you tomorrow for our first day - full line-up here! ow.ly/6UUU50V01Lu #February #Halfterm

Mucky feet and a face full of mud? Yep, this lapwing must have been to Mudfest.

See you tomorrow for our first day - full line-up here! ow.ly/6UUU50V01Lu #February #Halfterm
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The oystercatchers beak isn't just striking orange... They probe into sand, mud, or soil to find worms. Their strong bill even prises or hammers open shellfish like mussels and cockles. And as we approach spring, we're seeing more arrive on our reserve!

The oystercatchers beak isn't just striking orange...

They probe into sand, mud, or soil to find worms. Their strong bill even prises or hammers open shellfish like mussels and cockles.

And as we approach spring, we're seeing more arrive on our reserve!
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Seeing as I haven't posted any Kingfisher captures for a couple of weeks, I think now is the time to rectify that. WWT Martin Mere on the 06/02/25 #birds #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #birdphotography #ukwildlife #naturephotography #Kingfishers #photography

Seeing as I haven't posted any Kingfisher captures for a couple of weeks, I think now is the time to rectify that.
<a href="/WWTMartinMere/">WWT Martin Mere</a> on the 06/02/25

#birds #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #birdphotography #ukwildlife #naturephotography #Kingfishers #photography
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Another day rises meaning it's now #TwosDay time, where we share all things pairs & duos. So here's dualling Black-tailed Godwits, Canada Geese, Longhorn Cattle & Long-tailed Tits WWT Martin Mere on the 06/02/25. #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #TwitterNatureCommunity

Another day rises meaning it's now #TwosDay time, where we share all things pairs &amp; duos. So here's dualling Black-tailed Godwits, Canada Geese, Longhorn Cattle &amp; Long-tailed Tits <a href="/WWTMartinMere/">WWT Martin Mere</a> on the 06/02/25.

#wildlifephotography #naturephotography #TwitterNatureCommunity
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Having not seen any Oystercatchers for some time, it was great to see a few of them show up in front of the Ron Barker Hide WWT Martin Mere on the 06/02/25. #birds #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #birdphotography #ukwildlife #naturephotography #Oystercatchers #photography

Having not seen any Oystercatchers for some time, it was great to see a few of them show up in front of the Ron Barker Hide <a href="/WWTMartinMere/">WWT Martin Mere</a> on the 06/02/25.

#birds #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #birdphotography #ukwildlife #naturephotography #Oystercatchers #photography
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Three chances each day to see this sight 🦢 Over Feb Half Term, we're increasing our Daily Wild Bird Feeds: Discovery Hide (with talk): 12pm & 3pm Raines Observatory (without talk): 3:30pm So come along, take a seat in our hide, and enjoy the view! 📷 By Amy Ashley-Mather

Three chances each day to see this sight 🦢

Over Feb Half Term, we're increasing our Daily Wild Bird Feeds:

Discovery Hide (with talk): 12pm &amp; 3pm
Raines Observatory (without talk): 3:30pm

So come along, take a seat in our hide, and enjoy the view!

📷 By Amy Ashley-Mather
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Want to join our reserve team? We have two exciting vacancies to work on our reserve. As part of these roles, you'll play an important role in our conservational work: 🦅 Reserve Warden: ow.ly/n2YS50V4gKY 🦢 Practical Reserve Placement: ow.ly/AgUP50V4gKX

Want to join our reserve team?

We have two exciting vacancies to work on our reserve. As part of these roles, you'll play an important role in our conservational work:

🦅 Reserve Warden: ow.ly/n2YS50V4gKY

🦢 Practical Reserve Placement: ow.ly/AgUP50V4gKX
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It's our 50th birthday this weekend! 🎂 And to celebrate, we've got a weekend of pond dipping, an exhibition, before & after trail, and some AMAZING prizes up for grabs for those visiting us 1 & 2 March. Find out more: ow.ly/x9EX50V4kXQ

It's our 50th birthday this weekend! 🎂  

And to celebrate, we've got a weekend of pond dipping, an exhibition, before &amp; after trail, and some AMAZING prizes up for grabs for those visiting us 1 &amp; 2 March.  Find out more: ow.ly/x9EX50V4kXQ
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Middle of the week means it's time for #WrensDay, and these were captured WWT Martin Mere on the 06/02/25. The Wren is such a wonderful little bird. #birds #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #birdsphotography RSPB #naturephotography #wildlife #photography #ukwildlife

Middle of the week means it's time for #WrensDay, and these were captured <a href="/WWTMartinMere/">WWT Martin Mere</a> on the 06/02/25. The Wren is such a wonderful little bird.

#birds #wildlifephotography #naturetherapy #birdsphotography <a href="/Natures_Voice/">RSPB</a> #naturephotography #wildlife #photography #ukwildlife
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Throwback to around 40 years ago... Thanks to Kerry Mawdsley for sharing these pictures of herself, sister & friend. Kerry remembers coming here a lot with her nana! The stepping stones and flamingos are still here today! Have any stories or photos? Share them with us!

Throwback to around 40 years ago...

Thanks to Kerry Mawdsley for sharing these pictures of herself, sister &amp; friend. Kerry remembers coming here a lot with her nana! The stepping stones and flamingos are still here today!

Have any stories or photos? Share them with us!
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Enjoyable visit to WWT Martin Mere today. Highlights - 17 Avocets (Mere) new for year, a Great White Egret (Plover Field), & usual fishing Little Egret (Hale Pool). Finally did Reedbed Walk today. Great walking weather, & more birds in song. Spring is coming.🪶❤️

Enjoyable visit to <a href="/WWTMartinMere/">WWT Martin Mere</a> today. Highlights - 17 Avocets (Mere) new for year, a Great White Egret (Plover Field), &amp; usual fishing Little Egret (Hale Pool). Finally did Reedbed Walk today. Great walking weather, &amp; more birds in song. Spring is coming.🪶❤️
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Join us on 15 March and enjoy 15% off Viking Optical and WWT branded optics and accessories. Our optics demonstration day is the perfect opportunity to try out our range before you buy, with the help of an expert! Find out more: ow.ly/3RmS50VaXFS

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Last Wild Bird Feed 16 March 🦢 With the weather getting warmer, our migratory species are starting to make their way back home. Therefore, our last Daily Wild Bird Feed will take place on Sunday 16 March. Daily Wild Bird Feeds: ow.ly/uyGz50VfrGj

Last Wild Bird Feed 16 March 🦢

With the weather getting warmer, our migratory species are starting to make their way back home. Therefore, our last Daily Wild Bird Feed will take place on Sunday 16 March.

Daily Wild Bird Feeds: ow.ly/uyGz50VfrGj
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More and more avocets are arriving ready for the breeding season. We can't wait to see their fluffy chicks in June & July! Thanks to Amy Ashley-Mather for this photo!

More and more avocets are arriving ready for the breeding season. We can't wait to see their fluffy chicks in June &amp; July!

Thanks to Amy Ashley-Mather for this photo!
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Living Collections Manager vacancy 🦩 We are recruiting a creative Living Collections Manager, with avicultural, grounds and people management experience. 🦦 Permanent Full time 🦢 £34,405 per annum Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/6z6950VjRcH

Living Collections Manager vacancy 🦩

We are recruiting a creative Living Collections Manager, with avicultural, grounds and people management experience.

🦦 Permanent Full time 🦢 £34,405 per annum

Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/6z6950VjRcH