Up until quite recently, I took my first walk around Marton Mere, a tranquil refuge on Blackpool's urban fringe. It is an important conservation area which is nationally recognised as a site of special scientific interest for its bird populations, but also supports a variety of other nationally important species such as dragonflies, butterflies, bats and orchids. It is equally a quiet recreation area and environmental education centre for schools.
The site was formerley Blackpool Corporation's rubbish tip, today it is described as a biodiversity hot spot with a diversity of habitats including open water, reed beds, grassland as well as pockets of woodland and scrub. Visitors and locals alike can enjoy the area through the designated footpaths around the site and visiting numerous bird watching hides.
It is also a great place for foragers, here you will find plenty of free pickings. At the right times of year there is an abundance of apples, pears, blackberries and elderberries in the brush. Let us know if you find anything exciting.
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