Bird Watching Group*
Organiser: Carol Gatenby and Anne Wynn
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The group has relatively local weekday monthly outings with periodic weekday trips further afield. Burton Mere Wednesday March 26th Following our recce today Anne and I have decided that rather than Astbury, we should visit Burton Mere Nature Reserve next Wednesday. We thought that, although there are plenty of birds at Astbury, they are difficult to identify because the mere and the birds are always beyond the bush lined path. There are no hides to provide shelter from rain etc. Although it was a pleasant walk in the sunshine today, we can't rely on the weather being kind. From previous experience we know there are hides at Burton Mere providing shelter and information about the birds we may see. Also, we understand that Avocets and Black tailed Godwits are at Burton mere at the moment. Burton Mere has a cafe serving acceptable food, facilities, a free car park and a visitors' centre. Directions will follow but please let Anne or Carol know if you intend to join us so we can arrange lifts. We will leave Carol's house at 9.30am. If you intend making your own way to the reserve, please tell us so we can look out for you. We look forward to seeing you next week. Anne and Carol Burton Mere Reserve Directions The Reserve is approximately 1 hour 15 mins from Poynton. Take the M56 towards Chester and Warrington. Keep right to stay on M56 and then exit onto the A450 towards Hoylake and Birkenhead. At the roundabout take the third exit onto Parkgate road towards Hoylake and Birkenhead. Continue on A540, crossing A550. Turn into Puddington Lane on the left. Pass through Puddington village and the road to the Reserve is then signposted on your right. * This group is currently open to members of u3as in the North East Cheshire Network. Bird Watching pictures are available in the Photo Gallery - Click here |
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