New Brighton, Parkgate and Burton Mere.

Mark and I decided to take a trip to the Wirral today to visit Burton Mere and Parkgate, on the way we decided to call in a New Brighton to see if the Laughing gull was still about as Mark had not yet seen it. Sure enough it was hanging around by the pontoon and showing very well.

Laughing Gull.

Laughing Gull.

Arriving at Burton Mere the Avocets have started to arrive with a good number showing at the visitor centre and a few more around the walkway.

The Long eared owl is also still present in the trees near the bridge to the far hide, He still manages to find a space with brambles to cover his face!!

Long Eared Owl.

We called in at Parkgate on the way back for a quick look, very quiet today we did however manage to catch a glimpse of a Ringtail before she dropped to the ground. 

Hen Harrier.

New Brighton had a good number of Turnstone, Oystercatcher and Redshank on the shore line but the tide was a bit far out for a good walk.

Redshank.