Steven Heywood2d ago

A visit to Martin Mere.

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#Burscough

https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2026/03/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Black-headed gull I had a few errands to do this morning then spent an hour waiting at Urmston Station for the train into Manchester, which ...

Steven HeywoodFeb 26

A visit to Martin Mere.

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#Burscough
#MartinMere

https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2026/02/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Whooper swans, mallard and ring-necked duck The blackbird started singing at twenty to four.  It was a lovely sunny April day in February. A...

Steven HeywoodJan 29

A day out to Martin Mere.

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#Burscough
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https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2026/01/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Black-tailed godwit A cold and frosty night turned into a bright, sunny and mild day. The morning's errands completed I got the train to New...

Steven HeywoodDec 17

A picturesque day out at Martin Mere.

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https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2025/12/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Mallards, pintails and whooper swans Today had the makings of being a nice day so I headed off for Martin Mere while I had the chance. The t...

Steven HeywoodNov 27

A trip out to Martin Mere.

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#Burscough
#MartinMere

https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2025/11/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Pochard Looking at the weather forecast, if I was getting to Martin Mere this week it would be best doing it today. It was a lovely day and ...

Steven HeywoodOct 31

A visit to Martin Mere.

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#Burscough
#MartinMere

https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2025/10/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Kestrel It was a cool, gloomy day and I set sail for Martin Mere with a few misgivings. I like to imagine I'm not a fair-weather birdwatcher...

Steven HeywoodSep 23, 2025

A trip out to Martin Mere.

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#MartinMere
#Burscough

https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2025/09/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Pink-footed geese It's that time of year again. It was a nice day so I got the train to Burscough Bridge and walked over to Martin Mere. An...

Steven HeywoodAug 30, 2025

One of those very quiet birdwatching days that turn out to have had a lot going on after all.

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https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2025/08/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Mallard Despite a bad night's sleep I was up and out for the train to Burscough Bridge and a walk down to Martin Mere and, probably due to a...

Steven HeywoodJul 19, 2025

A walk over to Martin Mere.

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#MartinMere

https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2025/07/martin-mere.html

Martin Mere

Moorhen chick It looked like being a fair day so I decided I'd best go and visit Martin Mere before something else puts me off. The trains o...

steveJun 28, 2025
Common Moorhen chick (Gallinula chloropus) standing alert on aquatic vegetation. The chick is covered in fluffy black down, with a distinctive red-and-yellow bill and a patch of bare red skin on its forehead. Its oversized feet and legs are visible, adapted for walking on floating vegetation.
Shot at WWT Martin Mere near Burscough, UK.
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