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    sat aug 20th

    i have cut and paste this if anyone in the northwest fancies it ,i should be going weather permitting seems changeable for the weekend ,but good onshore winds could bring the birds in closer ,with the chance of a few migrating rarities .see below

    Saturday 20th August, Hoylake High Tide Birdwatch.
    11 am start, high tide at 1.15 pm, 9.5m.
    Free, No need to book.
    Join the Coastal Rangers, the Dee Estuary Voluntary Wardens and the RSPB on this high tide birdwatch at Hoylake promenade to see large flocks of wading birds as they gather and roost on the shore. We hope to see dunlin and knot numbers building as they begin to return from their breeding grounds, plus a range of other wading birds on migration. With a rising tide, we should see the birds at close quarters as they roost and feed.
    Beginners welcome - a great opportunity to brush up on your wader ID with knowledgeable guides. Dress warmly and bring binoculars if you have them. Telescopes will be available to use throughout. No need to book.
    Meet at the bottom of Trinity Road, King's Parade, Hoylake. There are public toilets nearby and various cafes and pubs for refreshments in Hoylake.
    For more info ring 0151 648 4371

    #2
    Re: sat aug 20th

    Jeff, I am interested in coming along, weather permitting of course. could you please let me have some postcode details if possible.

    Thanks
    Nat
    Last edited by Nathaniel; 18-08-2016, 12:57.
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      #3
      Re: sat aug 20th

      Same place as before nat along the bottom of the kings gap ,hoylake

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        #4
        Re: sat aug 20th

        Jeff, the previous two occasions were at Parkgate. Surely it is not there but at the other place which fronted the sea with all the Oyster catchers on the tide and the two girls with the dogs who were chasing them away. Am I right?
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          #5
          Re: sat aug 20th

          yes thats the one nat ,just put kings gap,hoylake in your sat nav

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            #6
            Re: sat aug 20th

            Thanks Jeff. I hope to be there- all being well. I remember the last occasion which was indeed a bird cabaret alright. Hope you are bringing something to warn dog walkers off- perhaps a loud hailer!
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            North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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              #7
              Re: sat aug 20th

              The weather was not too good and so I decided not to join you all.
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              North Wales where music and the sea give a great concert!

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                #8
                Re: sat aug 20th

                Never went myself nat ,it was cats and dogs here ,and as you well know I can see the length of the Wirral from my front windows ,nothing but black clouds to see all day ,might go Sunday if the weather breaks

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                  #9
                  Re: sat aug 20th

                  Actually I seet out around 8.30am from my place to get a decent parking slot in Hoylake. Weather not too bad when I set out but towards your neck of the woods (Flintshire) the rain was very heavy and so I turned back. Anyway,there is always a next time Jeff for wildlife photographers.
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