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Moth Trapping at WWT Martin Mere

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

Tel: 01704 895 181

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Moth Trapping at WWT Martin Mere

Every day the moth trap is opened to see what moths we have caught as well as finding out all the weird and wonderful facts about moths.

Did you know that some moths only live for one day and never actually eat?  And when you see a caterpillar it is far more likely to be a moth caterpillar rather than a butterfly caterpillar. 

Moth traps allow the centre to record the species they get at Martin Mere, currently at 315 moths, as well as giving you an opportunity to get up close to these amazing creatures to take fantastic photos.  To record the species, a light trap set up overnight is used.  The moths are attracted to the light, go down the funnel, and hide amongst the egg boxes.  Then in the morning, you can see what was caught and let the moths go.

There is no need to book for this event, simply head towards the Discovery Hide.

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Free to join. Admission charges apply to enter the centre (under 4 years free).

Awards

  • Sub-Regional AwardsPartner of Visit Lancashire Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018

Directions

Road Directions

Follow A59 towards Preston. Through Burscough Village turn left immediately after the railway bridge onto Red Cat Lane. Follow for 1 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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