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The Birdwatchers Diary 2008 is a calendar of birdwatching events for the Dee estuary. Any changes or additions to these events will be shown in the forthcoming events section of the monthly newsletter on this web site. If you wish for a more printer friendly version in MS Word format please request one by .

RSPB events from January to April are shown, May to December events will be put into this page as soon as the dates are available.


January, February, March, April.

JANUARY

 

Sunday 20th January 2.30pm
Parkgate Raptor Watch
Come along and watch birds of prey with the experts. See the graceful hen harriers coming in to roost on the RSPB reserve. Other birds of prey we hope to see are merlin, peregrine, sparrowhawk, short-eared owl and barn owl. Meet at the Old Baths car park, which overlooks the Dee Estuary RSPB Reserve at Parkgate, close to The Boat House pub. No need to book.

FEBRUARY



Saturday 9th, February 10.30am.
Flint Birdwatch
High tide at Flint is the best time to discover the hidden treasures of the Dee Estuary RSPB reserve. Join the wardens and watch birds like Black tailed Godwits as they leave the mudflats to roost out the high tide on the nearby marsh. Birds may include Twite, Merlin and Peregrine amongst others.
Meet at Flint Lifeboat Station Car Park at 10.30 am.. High tide is at 12.44.
No need to book.

Sunday 24th February 4pm Parkgate Raptor Watch
Come along and watch birds of prey with the experts. See the graceful hen harriers coming in to roost on the RSPB reserve. Other birds of prey
we hope to see are merlin, peregrine, sparrowhawk, short-eared owl and
barn owl. Meet at the Old Baths car park, which overlooks the Dee Estuary
RSPB Reserve at Parkgate, close to The Boat House pub. No need to book.

MARCH


Monday 10th, March 11.30 am.
Parkgate Birdwatch
High tide at Parkgate is the best time to discover the hidden treasures of the Dee Estuary RSPB reserve. If the tide reaches the wall, small mammals such as voles, shrews and possibly water rails are flushed out. Meet at the Old Baths car park overlooking the Dee Estuary Reserve at Parkgate, close to The Boat House pub (HW 12.58 10.0m). For details contact the RSPB on 0151 336 7681. No need to book.


Sunday 23rd, March 4.30pm
Parkgate Raptor Watch
Watch the elegant hen harriers come in to roost on the RSPB reserve at Parkgate. Other birds we hope to see include merlin, peregrine, sparrowhawk, short-eared owl and barn owl. Meet at the Old Baths car park, which overlooks the Dee Estuary RSPB reserve at Parkgate, close to the Boathouse pub.

APRIL

Monday 7th, April 11.30am
Parkgate Birdwatch
High tide at Parkgate is the best time to discover the hidden treasures of RSPB Dee Estuary reserve. If the tide reaches the wall, small mammals such as voles, shrews and possibly water rails are flushed out. Meet at the Old Baths car park overlooking the Dee Estuary Reserve at Parkgate, close to The Boathouse pub (HW 12.55 10.1m).
For details contact the RSPB on 0151 336 7681. No need to book.

Tuesday 8th, April 12.00
Parkgate Birdwatch
Another chance to learn about the birdlife of this important saltmarsh reserve. If the tide is high enough flocks of waders will be joined by raptors such as peregrines, hen harriers and short-eared owls. (HW 13.36, 10.0m). For details contact the RSPB on 0151 336 7681.

Sunday 20th, April 09.30 am
High Tide at Point of Ayr
The spit and saltmarsh at the Point of Ayr are extremely important habitats for birds. They come alive at high tide with waders coming in to roost and there a good some spring migrants. Join the RSPB Warden to watch the action as it unfolds (HW 12.13, 9.2 m) No need to book. Meet at the end of Station Rd. Talacre. Please wear warm waterproof clothing and stout footwear. For further information contact the RSPB on 0151 336 7681.

Saturday 26th, April 07.00 am
Morning Walk to Burton Point.
Join the RSPB wardens on a walk through, farmland, and saltmarsh looking for migrant birds as well as taking in the views from Burton Point. A good chance to see birds like Wheatear and maybe something a little more exciting like last years White Tailed Eagle !! Please wear warm waterproof clothing and stout footwear.
Cost £6 members and £7 non members, Includes Breakfast.
Contact 0151 3367681 for further details and booking. Booking Essential!

May to December events will be put into this page as soon as the dates are available.

The RSPB is a charitable organisation which relies heavily on the support of its members. You can join at any of the RSPB diary events or you can contact the Warden on 0151 336 7681. New members receive a free hand book packed with detailed illustrations and information, ‘Birds’ magazine and access to over 100 RSPB nature reserves throughout the UK – plus the knowledge that you will be helping to safeguard the future of Britain’s wildlife!

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