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Festive fun with the RSPB on the Dee

18/12/2017

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RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands as a winter wonderland (credit Dan Trotman)
RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands as a winter wonderland (credit Dan Trotman)
With the Christmas countdown well underway, get into the festive spirit at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands nature reserve. For those wanting a break from the hustle and bustle of the high streets, a visit to Burton Mere Wetlands is the perfect way to unwind this winter.
Dan Trotman, Visitor Experience Manager at the RSPB Dee Estuary reserve said: “The reserve is at its busiest in winter, playing host to tens of thousands of wetland birds visiting from the far north – just like Father Christmas!
“Not only are the large flocks a sight to behold, winter is also the best time of year to see birds of prey, with marsh harriers, peregrines and merlins regularly hunting the flocks. All of this can be enjoyed beside our pellet stove with a mince pie and a hot drink in our cosy Reception Hide.”
The site offers plenty for families to do this festive season, with a free seasonal quiz to follow around the nature trails. Wildlife Explorer backpacks are available to hire daily for £3, complete with binoculars and other nature detective equipment, and there’s even a den building area in the woodland to make a shelter from the chillier weather.
Dan added: “The recent cold snap transformed the reserve into a picturesque winter wonderland, so it’s the perfect place for a bracing walk to work off those Christmas indulgences.”
Burton Mere Wetlands is open every day except Christmas Day, 9.30am-4.30pm, with an early close of 3pm on Christmas Eve and a late opening of 10.30am on Boxing Day.
For the more adventurous visitor, a High Tide Raptor Watch event is taking place at the wilder part of the Dee Estuary reserve – Parkgate.. Visitors have the chance to see the rare phenomenon of the water covering the whole marsh, reaching the sea wall. As well as closer views of thousands of ducks, geese and waders as they are forced upstream by the rising tide, visitors may also spot rare hen harriers in search of mice and voles that are flushed from the grasses.
The High Tide Raptor Watch takes place on Thursday 4 January from 10.30am-1.30pm and is free of charge, but donations are welcomed on the day. No booking is required but for further information check out the website rspb.org.uk/deeestuary, call the reserve on 0151 3538478 or email deeestuary@rspb.org.uk.
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LOCAL EVENT: CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY

11/12/2017

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CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY   at The Rope & Anchor, Woolston in support of St Rocco’s Hospice
Saturday 16th December
CHRISTMAS MARKET DAY

 
at The Rope & Anchor, Woolston
in support of St Rocco’s Hospice
Back by popular demand!  Come along and enjoy the day, bring the kids.  Santa’s grotto, music and entertainment.  Christmas stall, including warm food and wine.
Christmas fun for all the family!
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Count the wildlife that’s counting on you.  RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2018

4/12/2017

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Great tit, Parus major, male, perched on branch in garden.  Ray Kennedy (rspb-images.com)
Great tit, Parus major, male, perched on branch in garden. Ray Kennedy (rspb-images.com)
Half a million people are expected to watch and count their garden birds for the 2018 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch in January.
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The world’s largest garden wildlife survey, now in its 39th year, takes place on 27, 28 and 29 January 2018. The public are asked to spend just one hour watching and recording the birds in their garden or local green space, then send their results to the RSPB.

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LOCAL EVENT: CHRISTMAS FAIR

4/12/2017

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CHRISTMAS FAIR 2017 at Woolston Community Primary School Barnfield Road
Friday 8th December
CHRISTMAS FAIR

at Woolston Community Primary School
Barnfield Road, WA1 4NW
2-4pm.  Adults - 50p.  Children Free.
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Come and join us for some festive fun for all the family.  Everyone welcome
Cakes & Drinks, Fantastic Raffle, Xmas Stalls, Games, Tombola, Gifts
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