Got up nice and early this morning and made my way up to Hoylake a good assortment of waders were around,Knot,Dunlin,Turnstone,Redshank and Oystercatcher.Had absolutely stunning views of a Peregrine hunting over the beach which was a nice bonus.Anyway carried on towards West kirby where i connected with the Great Northern diver happily diving around the marina again.Other birds of note were Red breasted merganser and a couple of Great crested grebes.
Great Northern Diver was still showing well
I then moved on to Thurstaston where i connected with over 100 Pintail on the estuary and beautiful views of the Dee estuary whilst sitting down and having a nice coffee.
Looking towards Parkgate from Thurstaston
Next port of call was Heswall where i had good views of Spotted
redshank,Greenshank,Golden Plover and Pink footed geese.Moving on down the estuary I called it at Parkgate but no sign of any Hen harriers.The Short eared owl was still showing at Burton Marsh but was distant along with a Great white egret.The last place I visited was Burton Rspb,where the Green winged teal was showing from the reception hide.A Marsh harrier also showed well in the comfort of a nice warm hide along with a Green sandpiper and a Water Rail.I then walked around and good views of Sisken and Redpoll.Two Jack snipe were distant from Marsh covert hide.The Long eared owl has now moved and wasen't showing that well apparently it has been disturbed by idiots trying to get to close.
A walk over to Burton marsh watchpoint produced another Short eared owl,Bewick's and Whooper swans.
Whooper and Bewick's swans were on Burton Marsh
A view looking over Burton RSPB
A cracking days birding on the Wirral and nice to see so many familiar faces.
