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Birdwatching Events for 2011 are shown. This is only a portion of the total - additions (and any changes) to these events will be shown in the forthcoming events section of the monthly newsletter on this web site.

Saturday 12th February 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Low tide Birdwatch on Hilbre.
Join the Rangers and staff from the RSPB for a low tide visit to Hilbre Island. Among the usual species of wading birds, we should encounter Brent Geese, Purple Sandpipers and also good numbers of Turnstones. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are essential.  Sorry no dogs.  Please book early as there are limited places available. For booking and further enquiries call: 0151 648 4371.

Saturday 19th February, 10am start. RSPB Parkgate High Tide Birdwatch. High Tide 11.41am, 10.0m.
Join RSPB wardens to watch the tide rise and hopefully cover the entire saltmarsh at Parkgate. Keep an eye out for the reserve's usual suspects, such as Short-eared Owls, Hen Harriers, Peregrines and Merlins, as well as hopefully seeing some of the more secretive species of birds and mammals as they are forced out by the rising tide. Meet at Old Baths Car Park, Parkgate.
Ring 0151 336 7681 for further info.

Sunday 20th February, 11am start. RSPB Parkgate High Tide Birdwatch. High Tide 12.23am, 10.2m.
Details as above.

Monday 21st February, 11.30am start. RSPB Parkgate High Tide Birdwatch. High Tide 1.06pm, 10.1m.
Details as above.

Saturday 5th March 9:30 am until 12 noon. Birdwatch at King’s Gap Hoylake.
Join the Dee Estuary Voluntary Wardens, Rangers and staff from the RSPB to watch the birds as they roost and feed on the incoming tide. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are essential. No need to book.

Sunday 13th March, - 4pm start, Parkgate RSPB Raptor Watch.
The Dee Estuary Nature Reserve is a vital wintering grounds for many birds of prey – Discover these impressive birds in their wild habitat, hunting and roosting on the saltmarsh. Warm clothing and binoculars are recommended. Call 0151 336 7681 for further details.

Sunday 20th March, 9.30am start. RSPB Parkgate High Tide Birdwatch. High Tide 11.18am, 10.1m.
Join RSPB wardens to watch the tide rise and hopefully cover the entire saltmarsh at Parkgate. Keep an eye out for the reserve's usual suspects, such as Short-eared Owls, Hen Harriers, Peregrines and Merlins, as well as hopefully seeing some of the more secretive species of birds and mammals as they are forced out by the rising tide. Meet at Old Baths Car Park, Parkgate.
Ring 0151 336 7681 for further info.

Monday 21st March, 10.30am start. RSPB Parkgate High Tide Birdwatch. High Tide 12noon, 10.2m.
Details as above.

Tuesday 22nd March, 11am start. RSPB Parkgate High Tide Birdwatch. High Tide 12.54pm, 10.1m.
Details as above.

Saturday 26th March 8:30 am until 2:00 pm. Low tide Birdwatch on Hilbre. Join the Rangers and staff from the RSPB for a low tide visit to Hilbre Island. We should encounter a good variety of waders as they feed on the outgoing tide. Warm clothing and suitable footwear are essential.  Sorry no dogs.  Please book early as there are limited places available. For booking and further enquiries call: 0151 648 4371.

Saturday 13th August 8:15 am until 4:00 pm. Terns and Skuas on Hilbre.
Join the Rangers and staff from the RSPB for an over tide visit to Hilbre Island. We should get great views of the Terns as they dive into the sea in search of small fish followed by Skuas as they take chase to steal their meal!  Suitable clothing, footwear and packed lunch are essential.  (Please note that we shall be cut off from the mainland) Sorry no dogs.  Please book early as there are limited places available. For booking and further enquiries call: 0151 648 4371.

Saturday 22nd October 10:00 am until 3:30 pm.  Low tide Birdwatch on Hilbre.
Join the Rangers and staff from the RSPB for a low tide visit to Hilbre Island. We should encounter a good variety of waders as they feed on the outgoing tide.  Warm clothing and suitable footwear are essential.  Sorry no dogs.  Please book early as there are limited places available. For booking and further enquiries call: 0151 648 4371.

Saturday 26th November 9:30 am until 12:00 noon. Birdwatch at King’s Gap Hoylake.
(Please note – change of usual meeting place).
Join the Rangers, Dee Estuary Voluntary Wardens and staff from the RSPB to watch the waders as they roost and feed on the incoming tide. Dress warmly and bring binoculars if you have them. No need to book. Meet at the bottom of Trinity Road near the new Lifeboat Station, Hoylake Promenade. For further details please telephone Wirral Country Park on 0151 648 4371 or the RSPB on 0151 336 7681.

Saturday 3rd December 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. Low tide Birdwatch on Hilbre. Join the Rangers and staff from the RSPB for a low tide visit to Hilbre Island. We should encounter a good variety of waders as they feed on the outgoing tide.  Warm clothing and suitable footwear are essential.  Sorry no dogs.  Please book early as there are limited places available. For booking and further enquiries call: 0151 648 4371.