Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Let me know when that tide's coming in won't you

Tuesday 2 October 2012

Burton Mere

My first visit to Burton Mere wetlands the other week was a successful one. Plenty of different waders to watch. Black tailed Godwits, Ruff, Greenshank, Spotted Redshank and then plenty of raptors too. It's a great place to go birding, and I recommend it to anyone. A nicely heated hide at reception keeps you warm and dry in times of inclement weather.
Anyway, on to some of the birds I saw:

Black tailed Godwits looking for something nice. 

Godwits with a Teal (front)
 
Godwits in flight.

My first cow tick at the reserve.

This Kestrel enjoyed doing fly-bys of the main hide.

A Nuthatch munching it's way through the sunflower hearts on offer.

21 comments:

  1. Beautiful shots and I do love the Nuthatch! Hope your week is going well, Adam!

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  2. i'm loving the cow sloshing right in there. :)

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  3. Really nice photos! Love the kestrel flight shot!

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  4. Nice BIF of the Kestrel Adam - never easy to get those.

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  5. Nice assortment of waders. Splendid shot of the kestrel!

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  6. your godwits looks very nice. Great shots. :)

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  7. Great photos. It sounds a very comfortable place to watch waders. Nothing like that out here and the rain keeps me away from the roosts.

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  8. Super images.....I see a lot of godwits and they're so fun to watch. Now about that 'cow'bird?!!!! [kidding]

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  9. It looks like a great place to visit Adam...

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  10. Great birds, I especially love the Godwits and the cute Nuthatch!

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  11. fabulous photos and what a grand idea, a heated hide!

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  12. Great post, and the cow is super!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  13. I liked the whimsy of the cow shot. Made me smile.
    The Kestrel shot is lovely and the sweet little nuthatch caught with his treat in his mouth is a winner as well!

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  14. Wonderful shots. I especially liked those in the flight.

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  15. Great pictures - nuthatch we also have a part of here :)

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  16. They are just wonderful images! I adore that little nuthatch, I get them at my feeders and they are such fun to watch!

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  17. Brilliant shots. Please could you tell me where Burton mere is near.

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    1. Hi Findlay, it is on the Wirral in Burton, which is close to Neston. It is a large marshland. Well worth checking out. They also have a website, if you Google RSPB Burton Mere that should give you a better idea.

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    2. We went today, it was brilliant. I saw my first Bar-Tailed Godwit. All the pictures are on today's blog. From Findlay

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  18. The Kestrel and Nuthatch have interesting feathers. A heated hide must be a pleasant addition in your country.

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  19. HAha! Everyone must be jealous as hell of your cow sighting!!!

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