Beschrijving
Martin Mere is a Site of Special Interest. The name of the centre comes from the mere on the west side of the reserve, which is ringed by more than ten observation hides. This reserve is at its best in winter, attracting huge flocks of Kleine Rietgans, Smient and Wintertaling, many Wilde Zwaan, and occasional rarer birds such as Sneeuwgans, Amerikaanse Smient and Amerikaanse wintertaling. It is also excellent for wintering birds of prey such as Blauwe Kiekendief, Slechtvalk and Smelleken. Waders such as Grutto, Kemphaan and Tureluur can be seen from hides as well as rarer smaller birds such as Keep in the woodlands.
Details
Toegang
WWT Martin Mere is located 5 km north of Ormskirk and 8 km east of Southport. The site has a large car park. Click on the P in the map for directions. Admission price for adults £ 14.50.
Terrein en leefgebied
Wetland , RietveldenOmstandigheden
Vlak , NatRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
NeeTelescoop meenemen?
NeeWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Winter , HerfstToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , NajaarstrekRoute
Breed padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voetVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
JaExtra info
Photo Martin Mere by Chris Denny, CC BY-SA 2.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.


