Reserves in the north west

[lewisa]

Hello,

Can anyone recommend a reserve to visit at this time of year for a noob birdwatcher and first time reserve visitor, anywhere within 100 miles of Lancashire is good.

Thanks.

[aeshna5]

I live in south-east, so don't know NW that well, but over years have visited Leighton Moss good for Bittern, Marsh Harrier + whole array of waterbirds, Martin Mere WWT for wildfowl particularly Pinkfeet, wild swans + Morcambe Bay is one of country's top wader sites. There's a series of Where to Watch Birds guides so have a look at the one covering your area + that will introduce you to other less well known sites.

Also ask your local RSPB or natural history society for good local sites + perhaps join them on outings if you're an inexperienced birdwatcher.

[Oy]

There's sone useful stuff here...

Birding Directory: Places to See Birds >England >North West >Lancashire

Sunderland Point is worth a visit - but you need to check the tide!