The volunteers at South Stack were given a real treat by the staff and management at the South Stack Reserve.
It was great and appreciated by all. We all travelled in a mini bus this helped all the volunteers to get to know each other better,as we all work on different days of the week.
Below are some pictures of our time spent at Burton Mere
The above is the main entrance and reception building
There are RSPB volunteers able to direct visitors to the various hides and walks. There is a super view of several lakes where there are many types of wildfowl.
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Views looking out from the main reception across the lakes.
We are off for our trip around the reserve.
A Great Spotted Woodpecker!!
Above is first hide on the reserve that we visited. It was really smart, all the buildings were fairly new with terrific views.
A view of the main reception across the lake as we returned.
And then of course the essential bit of the day.
Below is a list of the birds seen at Burton Mere
black tailed godwit
tufted duck
pochard
shoveler
teal
wigion
pintail
redshank
dunlin
gadwall
kestrel
sparrowhawk
Lapwing
Grey heron
g.s. woodpecker
lesser Spotted Woodpecker
nuthatch
goldfinch
chaffinch
black headed gull
common gull
ruff
coot
moorhen
curlew
jay
Below is an extract from the Burton Mere Website
Wildfowl and wading birds in winter, warblers in spring, vast panoramas and a fascinating history are just some of the highlights from Burton Mere Wetlands. Straddling the border between England and Wales, this is a unique landscape. Many years of hard work have restored reedbeds, fenland and farmland.
Our reception building is open between 9.30 am and 5 pm. The reserve is open between 9 am and 9 pm, or dusk if sooner.
£4 adults, £6 family, £1 kids, concessions £2.
If you are new to birdwatching...
Burton Mere Wetlands is perfect if you're new to birdwatching, as the entire reserve has been designed to get you closer to nature. It has relaxed, modern facilities with excellent access for people of all abilities.
No dogs allowed, except registered assistance dog
Facilities
Pushchair friendly
Before returning home we went to Parkgate. This is a wetland site not far from Burton Mere. It is great for wildfowl, below is what we saw.
white fronted goose
pink footed goose
great white egret
spoonbill
common snipe
little egret
hen harrier
The only drawback that I can see at Parkgate is the parking facilities. There is a small car park but the remainder seem to park along the roadside.
Then we all set off home arriving back on Anglesey around tea time. A great day had by all.