I spent this morning at Arrowe Park, and it didn't take long to find the resident Mandarin ducks; 4 were seen. A good selection of woodland birds was recorded in the park.
I then drove to Burton RSPB and spent a few good hours on the reserve.
The reserve was quiet today, but it did produce a Spotted Redshank, Cetti's warbler and an elusive Woodcock.
A walk to Burton Point produced 2 Great White egrets out on the estuary.
Moving on to Denhall Quay, I connected with 3 Short-eared owls, and it was nice to see fellow birders not out on the marsh disturbing the Owls and other species.
As the day was coming to an end, I headed to Parkgate and had a great few hours birding. A male Hen Harrier showed really well, and at least 7 Marsh Harriers put in a fine performance.
I waited till 16.45, looking over Neston reedbed, a Merlin was seen sitting out on a post, and then the bird I wanted came in to roost, a Bittern. The bird flew right past me and some other birders and showed well as we watched it fly into the reedbed.
A good afternoon's birding and a few more quality birds for the list. #LOCALBIGYEAR
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