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4th October Leighton Moss and Heysham Power Station.

An early morning start to get to Leighton Moss for 9am was achieved with no hassle on the road.
The sun was shining and I was excited with the prospect of seeing Bearded Tit for the first time for a few years. A small crowd was already gathered at the "gritting tables" viewing point and soon we were provided with a show we were all hoping for.

Male and female Bearded Tit

I pointed out to the crowd that both male and female were coming in and soon they were feeding at the tables. They feed on the grit to help with digesting the seeds they will eat over winter instead of the high insect diet during the summer.

Bearded Tit

They really are delightful birds and with their "pinging" call like an elastic band being plucked, you normally only hear them but don't see them, very frustrating !

I was on a mission today so there was no hanging around and after a short drive to Heysham power station, I was rewarded with great views of a Juvenile Sabines Gull.  Breeding in the high Arctic and North America these are regular but rare visitors to our shores. In blinding sunshine 7 Brent Geese were new arrivals and a Little Gull was found amongst the small party of Black Headed Gulls. 

Sabine's Gull (Juvenile)

Brent Geese

Little Gull (top)

After unsuccessfully looking through the bushes for migrants I went back to Leighton Moss where I chatted to a nice couple from Wrexham, Denise and Steve (hope I've got your names right if you read this). Marsh Harrier's glided peacefully over the reeds looking for supper.  Lastly, I called in at the Eric Morecambe hide for sunset which was lovely end to a long day.

Redshank

If you would like an introduction to Birdwatching by having a guided walk around Marbury Country Park, just give me on a call on 07731 658 125 or send me an e mail at jgilly53@gmail.com

Start time arranged to suit you. The cost is £10 P/P.

 

If you would rather have a private day trip out around Cheshire, Wirral or North Wales,  Price for a full day for one person is £60.

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Children under 16 go free.

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Contact: John Gilbody

e-mail: jgilly53@gmail.com 

Telephone  07731 658 125

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