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 struikenOmstandigheden
VlakRondlopende wandeling mogelijk?
JaTelescoop meenemen?
JaWanneer hier vogels kijken?
Het hele jaar , Winter , Zomer , Lente , HerfstToptijd voor dit gebied
Winter , Zomer , Lente , HerfstRoute
Verharde weg , Breed pad , Onverharde weg , Smal padZwaarte wandeling
GemakkelijkToegankelijk via
Te voet , Fiets , Auto , RolstoelVogelkijkhut aanwezig?
NeeExtra 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.