Lesser Spots, Leaches Petrel and Little Owl?

[MarkCaunt]

Hi there visiting my sister in Chester in sept. Wondered if anyone could post a good site for seeing Lesser Spotted Woodpecker (a bogie bird of mine!). Coming to a nut feeder would be great! ;) but will settle for looking in a suitable woodland.

Also what about Little Owl? Any good areas for them?
Is the coast near Chester still a good area for Leachs Petrel at the correct time and wind direction?

WOuld appreciate any comments and many thanks to anyone who posts.

[PhilW]

Mark
Lessers hard this time of year as not calling / drumming. Best place Marbury Country park, Northwich or Moore Nature Reserve, Moore. Single male in Stanney Woods nr Ellesmere Port but elusive as with roving tit flock.

Leach's best during prolonged N W blow for couple of days. If this happens try mouth of Mersey from Fort Perch at New Brighton on the Wirral.

Little Owl common around the Stoak area near Chester - I've had them from the beer garden of the Bunbury Arms!! (Excellent food & beer).

When are you arriving? pm me your mobile number & I'll let you know if the Leach's start showing.

[bitterntwisted]

If you're heading up the Wirral peninsula for Leach's there were Little Owls at Parkgate, from the baths car park, when I was last there.

Graham