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Burton Marsh makes up a large part of the RSPB's Dee Estuary Nature Reserve and in reality it encompasses [[Decca Pools]] and mcuh of the land seen from Denhall Lane and Marsh Road. This part of the marsh is grazed at certain times of the year using sheep from Burton Marsh Farm. The sheep create a tussocky patchwork which are ideal for ground nesting birds. | Burton Marsh makes up a large part of the RSPB's Dee Estuary Nature Reserve and in reality it encompasses [[Decca Pools]] and mcuh of the land seen from Denhall Lane and Marsh Road. This part of the marsh is grazed at certain times of the year using sheep from Burton Marsh Farm. The sheep create a tussocky patchwork which are ideal for ground nesting birds. | ||
| − | A bench on Denhall Lane gives a good viewpoint over most of this area and birdwatching is possible form a car! If you wish to explore further then you can continue on foot in both a Northerly (along Denhall Lane) or Southerly direction (along the "Marsh Road"). The latter is a permisable footpath and all users are reminded that due to the presence of a sheep farm and ground nesting birds dogs should be kept on a short lead. Users are also asked to keep off the marsh for the same reasons. | + | A bench (SJ 30114 74664) on Denhall Lane/Station Road gives a good viewpoint over most of this area and birdwatching is possible form a car! If you wish to explore further then you can continue on foot in both a Northerly (along Denhall Lane) or Southerly direction (along the "Marsh Road"). The latter is a permisable footpath and all users are reminded that due to the presence of a sheep farm and ground nesting birds dogs should be kept on a short lead. Users are also asked to keep off the marsh for the same reasons. |
The area includes a few smaller pools but waders remain scarce however good numbers of [[eurasiian curlew]] can be seen feeding on the marsh alongside [[lapwing]]. | The area includes a few smaller pools but waders remain scarce however good numbers of [[eurasiian curlew]] can be seen feeding on the marsh alongside [[lapwing]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:09, 2 June 2011
Burton Marsh is a term used to refer to the area of marsh viewable from Denhall Lane, Nr Burton, Cheshire. It is only a few hundred metres from the entrance to Inner Marsh Farm
Burton Marsh makes up a large part of the RSPB's Dee Estuary Nature Reserve and in reality it encompasses Decca Pools and mcuh of the land seen from Denhall Lane and Marsh Road. This part of the marsh is grazed at certain times of the year using sheep from Burton Marsh Farm. The sheep create a tussocky patchwork which are ideal for ground nesting birds.
A bench (SJ 30114 74664) on Denhall Lane/Station Road gives a good viewpoint over most of this area and birdwatching is possible form a car! If you wish to explore further then you can continue on foot in both a Northerly (along Denhall Lane) or Southerly direction (along the "Marsh Road"). The latter is a permisable footpath and all users are reminded that due to the presence of a sheep farm and ground nesting birds dogs should be kept on a short lead. Users are also asked to keep off the marsh for the same reasons.
The area includes a few smaller pools but waders remain scarce however good numbers of eurasiian curlew can be seen feeding on the marsh alongside lapwing.
Winter birds are much the same as Parkgate but is probably much underwatched. Amongst the commoner bird species winter highlights include hen harrier, merlin, peregrine, short-eared owl, Bewick's swan, whooper swan and pink-footed geese.
Spring highlights include the commoner warblers but grasshopper warbler have been quite prominent recently. Spring passage birds include whinchat, white wagtail, ring ouzel and wheatear whilst stonechat, reed bunting and skylark are presnt most of the year around.
Barn owl are present all year around and have been known to nest in the nest boxes provided in the locality.
