A dry weather window meant that Mark and I could head for the Wirral Peninsular today. The Dee Estuary is usually great for birds, but neither of us expected a day like today. In just a couple of hours we saw 7 birds of prey: Hen Harrier, Marsh Harrier, Short-eared Owl, Long-eared Owl, Merlin, Kestrel and Buzzard. A pint of real ale in the Ship and Mitre in Liverpool concluded a quality day out.
Water Rail, 27/12/15, Burton Mere NR, Cheshire. Haven't seen one in the UK for years, this one strolled around for several minutes in front of the visitor's centre.
Long-eared Owl, 27/12/15, Burton Mere, Cheshire. Well camouflaged deep inside a bush.
Shag, 27/12/15, West Kirkby Marine Lake, Merseyside. A shag is always appreciated.
Great Northern Diver, 27/12/15, West Kirkby Marine Lake, Merseyside.
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