Yesterday I visited Martin Mere which is a WWT owned reserve south of Preston in Lancashire and can recommend it as a place to visit in winter. On their website they have a daily log showing what has been seen on the lake. There are hides covering the lake and feeders. They have a collection of domesticated wild fowl from all over the world to view (close enough if you do not have a long lens). If you are not a member entry is about £9. I will be posting my results on Flickr when I get chance.
Julia
"Sometimes the HEART should follow the MIND. Sometimes the HEART should tell the MIND to "STAY AT HOME" and "STOP INTERFERING" "
An interesting thought of Edward MONKTON
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Yes. It's one of my favourite spots, but on occasions it can certainly be very cold in the long hide (Zeiss?) overlooking the Mere. This was made worthwhile by seeing what was obviously a family of whooper swans quite close to the hide. I've also had excellent views of Avocets and Kingfishers from the two level hide overlooking the marsh.
Did you know that Martin Mere is all that remains of what was once England's largest lake - bigger in area than Windermere?
The area between Martin Mere and the M6 is also worth exploration, particularly Rufford Old Hall, and also where the Leeds - Liverpool canal has a T-junction to the south east of Burscough. Very picturesque - sorry, I didn't check out the pub.
Malcolm Stewart
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Marshside in Southport is also worth a visit, lots of hides by the side of the road so you don't have to pay just park up and wander over. There's also a reserve in Fleetwood near the estuary but I've never been to that.
Hi I keep meaning to get there but never managed it yet dont live far away, will have to make the effort. I spent some time at the farne islands last year and got some good shots of puffins have to check if I have put them on.
Had a peep at your Martin Mere shots well done you got some good ones.
Carl
Chinese philosopher Confucius could have had the Mac in mind when he said "If you enjoy what you do, you`ll never work another day in your life."
People surely enjoy their Macs.
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They must be well hidden!Marshside in Southport is also worth a visit, lots of hides by the side of the road...
I didn't see any when I drove fairly slowly along the road!
Malcolm Stewart
Jaguar Mk VII
Marshside.
I've just found the RSPB map. Reserve Map
Can you think of any reason why it's printed with North pointing SW? Having just refreshed my memory from Google Maps, it threw me completely!
Malcolm Stewart
Jaguar Mk VII
It does sort of make sense in that it follows the direction of the road and the location of the hides alongside it... If you park up on the rough car park near the industrial bit and cross the road there's a hide just nearby. They're in a sort of dip because of the dunes.
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