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==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
===Notable Species=== | ===Notable Species=== | ||
| − | Breeding: Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Little Grebe, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Kingfisher, Yellow Wagtail, Green Woodpecker | + | '''Breeding:''' Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Little Grebe, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Kingfisher, Yellow Wagtail, Green Woodpecker |
| − | Wintering: Whooper Swan, Bewick's Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Pintail, Bittern, Jack Snipe, Woodcock, Hen Harrier, Merlin, Peregrine | + | '''Wintering:''' Whooper Swan, Bewick's Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Pintail, Bittern, Jack Snipe, Woodcock, Hen Harrier, Merlin, Peregrine |
| − | Passage: Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit | + | '''Passage:''' Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit |
===Rarities=== | ===Rarities=== | ||
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Overview
The latest addition to the RSPB Dee Estuary nature reserve is situated adjacent to the older Inner Marsh Farm part of the reserve. Eventually the two will be joined up and all access will be via Burton Mere Wetlands entrance off Puddington Lane, Burton, Cheshire.
Birds
Notable Species
Breeding: Lapwing, Oystercatcher, Little Grebe, Tufted Duck, Gadwall, Kingfisher, Yellow Wagtail, Green Woodpecker Wintering: Whooper Swan, Bewick's Swan, Pink-footed Goose, Pintail, Bittern, Jack Snipe, Woodcock, Hen Harrier, Merlin, Peregrine Passage: Spotted Redshank, Greenshank, Wood Sandpiper, Curlew Sandpiper, Avocet, Black-tailed Godwit
Rarities
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Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
Brown Hare, Water Vole, Harvest Mouse, Badger, Red Fox, Common Lizard Red-eyed Damselfly, Emporer Dragonfly, Perch
Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
Take the A540 (Chester High Road), signposted The Craxton Wood Hotel. The entrance is located down Puddington Lane, near Bishop Wilson Primary School.
Contact Details
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