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Join the wardens to watch this amazing spectacle as thousands of wild birds gather to feed outside the Discovery hide at 15:00 and the Raines Observatory at 15:30.
Hundreds of Whooper swans join the feed whilst you listen to the warden's commentary, telling you all about these amazing birds and why they choose to spend the winter at Martin Mere.
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Simply go along to the hide for the correct time.
Normal admission fees apply.
Partner of Visit Lancashire 2018Follow 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.
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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