28 February 2019

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL BIRD NEWS 28TH FEBRUARY 2019

WIRRAL
Burton RSPB

Great Egret x1 Burton Marsh From Point 
Pintail Burton Marsh From Point 
Linnets Birdcrop Field 
Cattle Egrets x3 Bridge Pool
Little Grebes x3 Bridge Pool
Cetti's Warbler By Marsh Covert Hide
Snipe x3 Marsh Covert Hide
Green Sandpiper Reception Pool
Water Rail Reception Pool
Avocets x38 Main Scrape
Oystercatcher x2 Main Scrape
Mediterranean Gull Main Scrape
Reed Bunting Reception Pool


Leasowe Lighthouse
White Wagtail in horse paddocks *first of spring and 15 days earlier than last year*

Parkgate
Bittern seen in flight then later heard booming,3 Hen Harrier and 2 Short-eared Owl.

Hilbre
3 Eider (1 drake).

CHESHIRE

Hale
Hen Harrier-Ringtail at Carr Lane Pools