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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

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Join in as the moth trap is open, to see what moths have been caught.  Find out all the weird and wonderful facts about moths.

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

Moth traps allow Martin Mere to record the species, currently at 315 moths, as well as giving you an opportunity to get up close to these amazing creatures and to take fantastic photos.  To record the species, a light trap set up overnight.  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 is caught before letting the moths go.

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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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