It’s that time of year again when WWT Martin Mere will be welcoming home the Whooper Swans and Pink-footed Geese for the autumn.

And to provide visitors with a unique experience, Martin Mere has a variety of early morning events planned throughout September, October and November.

The events offer the local community the chance to experience the haunting sound and the thrill and enjoyment of watching up to 1,000 Whooper Swans being fed on the Mere and thousands of Pink-footed Geese leaving the roost.

There are three Dawn Flight events over the next few months on Saturday, September 27, at 6.15am, Saturday, October 25, at 7am and Saturday, November 22, at 7am.

The early morning dawn experience includes a hide visit with a warden to see the geese and swans at dawn as well as a walk along the nature trail. Breakfast is included and the event costs £14 per adult.

To book onto this event call 01704 891220.

  • WWT Martin Mere is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm and parking is free of charge. Situated off the A59, it is signposted from the M61, M58 and M6. The Centre is also accessible via the Southport to Manchester and the Liverpool to Preston line by train from Burscough.