Waders on the Dee Estuary - That's the Plan for a Day This Winter!

[PaulAshton]

This winter I'd like to spend a day watching Waders (hopefully in large numbers) from the shores of the Dee Estuary.

I'll be travelling up from the West Midlands for the day by train.

Can anyone give me recommendations with regards to:

* Best location to view from
* The best dates/month to go
* Access via trains or a local bus from a connecting station
* How the tide affects viewing locations
* I'll be using a 8-20X scope either from tripod or mono pod

Cheers,

Paul. o:D

[Tony]

http://www.deeestuary.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm

Tony
www.10X50.com

[Jane Turner]

I'm happy to give you a guided tour and a cup of tea! What do you want to see?

The view from my house is this :)

[PhilW]

Paul
Whatever you do try to get to Parkgate just beofre dusk to check out any Harrier roost. Several (possibly 4) Hen Harriers seen coming recently.

[Jane Turner]

Perhaps even 6 now

[PhilW]

Jane
Are you the lady with the large camera I met going down to Red Rocks last week? You were going to phot GGS but it had flown out towards Hilbre. I was one of the lucky ones who saw it that morning.

I didn't know there were so many harriers about. Guess I'll have to wander that way tomorrow!

[PhilW]

Hi Jane. You must be THE Jane - we spoke briefly last week. You had a camera. I'd just watched the GGS fly towards Hilbre!
Guess I'll go to Parkgate myself tomorrow for a look.

[PhilW]

Don't know whats happendd here> tried t osubmit posting three times and fialed. now two have come up.

[Jane Turner]

Yes.. I am the Jane.

I did that the other day. I think you can edit them out if you like!