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Dee Estuary at Parkgate

North west england  >  United Kingdom

The Parkgate reserve is a vast saltmarsh beside a former seaside promenade. A nice location for birding along the Dee Estuary.

Geplaatst* door Chris Miles
Meest recente update 14 juni 2022

Beschrijving

The estuary has receded in recent years leaving a large area of salt marsh which occasionally floods at high tide flushing the marsh inhabitants. The unique setting in Parkgate provides the perfect combination of rich wildlife and excellent eateries. Come at high tide if possible, when you can see the ducks, geese, wading birds and birds of prey up close. See the link to the tide table below.

Details

Toegang

Parkgate is reached from the A540 Chester to Hoylake road, via the B5135. The reserve is best viewed from the Old Baths car park at the north end of The Parade (B5135), accessed via Boathouse Lane from the A540.

Terrein en leefgebied

Strand , Slikken , Zee , Rivier , Rietvelden , Verspreide bomen en struiken

Omstandigheden

Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar , Winter , Zomer , Lente , Herfst

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Winter , Zomer , Lente , Herfst

Route

Verharde weg , Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Fiets , Auto , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

On a tide of 10m or higher around the spring and autumn equinox the vast saltmarsh can be completely inundated, flushing small mammals from the grasses sparking a feeding frenzy for birds of prey. Meanwhile vast flocks of wildfowl and waders are forced upstream, heading for drier ground on the inner marsh or even Burton Mere Wetlands.

Links

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