Weekend Walks: Frodsham Marsh
By The Editor
27th Feb 2021 | Local News
On an unexpectedly mild morning last weekend, Frodsham Nub News took a walk around Frodsham Marshes.
Beginning on Marsh Lane and walking over the motorway bridge, we kept to the left along Moorditch Lane, enjoying the quick red and yellow flash of a pair of busy goldfinches darting through the hedgerows.
At the first opportunity, we veered off to the right up a narrow track by No.6 Tank, which led us onto a straight path with great views over to the Mersey Estuary.
Here we saw Canada geese, lapwings, teals and coots and a shovelers.
Having reached the far edge of No.6 tank, we turned left and left again to start back towards Frodsham town along Lordship Lane.
To our left, we watched the criss-cross of two stonechats, plaiting the air with their flight.
To our right, the sun like a pearl under the thinning cloud and the grasses rustling in the breeze felt like the first stirrings of spring.
Reaching a point where the track forked into three, we crossed back over the motorway via Hare's Lane, where a kestrel was hovering...hovering...and diving for its prey.
You can find a map of the Marshes, as well as a birding checklist, on Bill Morton's Frodsham Marsh Bird Blog, or by following him on Twitter @frodshambirder
here, you will also find a more detailed guide to walking on the Marsh, with bird-spotting tips along the way.
More articles on the history and wildlife of Frodsham Marsh:
Bill Morton on the Birds of Frodsham Marsh
Sketching, sculpture and sludge tanks: Frodsham Birder's Bill Morton on his artistic fascination with our local wildlife If you enjoyed this walk, you might want to try another! Alvanley Cliff Beacon Hill Manley Common Primrosehill Wood
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