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| − | Neston Reedbed is located on the marshes at Neston, Wirral. It is the largest area of reeds on the Dee Estuary and is accessed by walking either from Moorside Lane, Neston or at the other end from Marshlands Road. Access can be muddy in places. | + | Neston Reedbed is located on the marshes at Neston, Wirral. It is the largest area of reeds on the [[Dee Estuary]] and is accessed by walking either from Moorside Lane, Neston or at the other end from Marshlands Road. Access can be muddy in places. |
The reedbed is home to many of the commoner reedbed specialists including a good population of [[reed warbler]], probably the largest on the estuary. Over the past few years [[marsh harrier]] are being seen with more frequency in all seasons. In previous years [[bearded tit]] have bred here. Over the past few years [[Cetti's warbler]] have been present too. [[Water rail]] also breed here. | The reedbed is home to many of the commoner reedbed specialists including a good population of [[reed warbler]], probably the largest on the estuary. Over the past few years [[marsh harrier]] are being seen with more frequency in all seasons. In previous years [[bearded tit]] have bred here. Over the past few years [[Cetti's warbler]] have been present too. [[Water rail]] also breed here. | ||
Visitors are advised not to go out onto the marsh at any point due to many risks including unpredictable tides, sinking sands and hidden creeks. Above all else breeding and wintering birds will be disturbed. | Visitors are advised not to go out onto the marsh at any point due to many risks including unpredictable tides, sinking sands and hidden creeks. Above all else breeding and wintering birds will be disturbed. | ||
Revision as of 09:59, 2 June 2011
Neston Reedbed is located on the marshes at Neston, Wirral. It is the largest area of reeds on the Dee Estuary and is accessed by walking either from Moorside Lane, Neston or at the other end from Marshlands Road. Access can be muddy in places.
The reedbed is home to many of the commoner reedbed specialists including a good population of reed warbler, probably the largest on the estuary. Over the past few years marsh harrier are being seen with more frequency in all seasons. In previous years bearded tit have bred here. Over the past few years Cetti's warbler have been present too. Water rail also breed here.
Visitors are advised not to go out onto the marsh at any point due to many risks including unpredictable tides, sinking sands and hidden creeks. Above all else breeding and wintering birds will be disturbed.
