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Bat and Barn Owl Nights *Sold out*

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WWT Martin Mere, Fish Lane, Burscough, Nr Ormskirk, Lancashire, L40 0TA

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A unique chance to visit the reserve with a warden at dusk.   First, you'll check a moth trap to see wonderful species of moths that have been caught, such as the ruby tiger and elephant hawk-moth, before setting off for the night.

You'll then walk around some of the reserve, firstly looking for barn owls at dusk before searching for bats when it becomes dark.  The reserve warden will talk to you about tracking, recording and identifying bats, and you'll get to use a bat detector to hear the sounds of different bat species.

Please note the event involves walking over rough terrain and is up to approximately three miles of walking in total.

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Directions

Road Directions

Follow A59 towards Preston. Through Burscough Village turn left immediately after the railway bridge onto Red Cat Lane. Follow for one mile, Martin Mere is on left.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest railway station is Burscough Bridge station. Martin Mere is 1.5 miles from station. Signposted walk, approximately 30 mins, or can get taxi from Burscough Village. Cyclists are always welcome at Martin Mere.

The centre is signposted from Junction 8, M61, Junction 3 on M58 and Junction 27 on M6.

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