Moore Nature Reserve 40. Flocks of hedgerow birds were exploiting the late summer seedheads; there were burdock (the dog came home with her coat festooned with the velcro-like burrs), teasel, and a delicate pink-and-white striped bindweed. Credit: Mary Hines. section closest to the Mersey, viewable from Pickerings Pasture or the end of Hale Village & Lighthouse, Spike Island & Pickering's Pasture Sunday 10th April 2022 12:30pm Starting from - The Environment Centre, Halewood Park, Okell Drive, Halewood (near to Halewood Triangle). Along the cliff top and down on the foreshore there are dense reed beds: I imagine that in the past villagers would have harvested the reeds for thatching (in fact, there are still a few thatched cottages in Hale village). In a couple of minutes they could be in Dungeon Lane, which led through the fields to the banks of the Mersey. Who are we, if not a combination of experiences, information, books we have read, things imagined? It's a lovely place to sit and watch the sunset over the river. village) there are a two woods (Big Boars Wood and Little Boars Woods) which are At the end of the Nature Reserve the path veered off into a patch of woodland before reaching a lane. Sadly, my dad wasnt paying attention and we carried on along the lane. Could see it from my bedroom window! Some of the rubish will be dug up as part of a time team programe 2101 to see how people lived in Widnes during the 19c.That was then, now it is a most wounderful nature area with excellent parking and refreshments area most summer weekend provide by the friends of pickering pasture. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Any feedback is appreciated The next few pages will show some views from both towns, but mainly from the Widnes side of the river. Hale Road Woods. Transporter Bridge 37. But this place does have some significance in Liverpools economic history, because it was here, after the discovery of rock salt in Cheshire in the 17th century, that a salt refinery was established, the remains of which are still visible in the crumbling stone work and overgrown sandstone jetty. On a clear day you could see beyond the Wirral all the way to Wales. A few of us braved the approaching storm to wander further up the river, and were rewarded with a fishing Little Egret and a couple more Wigeon. The path was quite slippery and muddy all along the shoreline. Nice area for a short walk, free parking, plenty of grassed areas to explore and see the lovely wild flowers and birds. There will be cafe stop at Zena's Cafe at West Bank Boat Club, Spike Island, Widnes, so remember to bring along some money for a 'coffee and cake'. (June-August) can be quiet from the Town Lane end of the Marsh. WIRRAL Parkgate 3 Short-eared Owl. In his biography of McCartney, Many Years from Now, Barry Miles describes how Paul and his brother Mike, like thousands growing up on Liverpools new housing estates, were raised on the border of country and city: For Paul and Michael, the best thing about living in Speke was the countryside. Views across the Mersey constantly changing. . hindsight maybe I should have just searched the internet! (March-May) doesnt normally get going until early April, but the scrub around This blog is very good below not only did Macca used to visit there but also Sir John Betjemen wrote a poem about Hale Manor which is where Isabel Houghton widow of Hugh lived for many years in the 1600s. bushes. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Excellent for a stroll on a summer evening along the riverside promenade. close. Haughton could be a derivative of this and village (which is as you no doubt know is what ton signifies so its possible that Thomas of Hale could have been Thomas Haughton but its all guess work. Even went to the same school as Paul M and at the same time. Incredibly we never met up. This from Iain Dignall, Halton Borough Council : Hi Gerry, I look after the Public Rights of Way for Halton Borough Council and am currently in the midst of an improvement programme on the waterfront between Dungeon Lane and toward Oglet etc. I was always able to take my bike and in five minutes Id be in quite deep countryside. There is a hide at the far western end of Pickerings Pasture Winter sections of reed and scrub. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Maybe we will park in Hale Village soon and walk to Speke Hall. Fourteen of us met up in Hale village for a morning walk past the agricultural fields to the Mersey estuary around Hale Lighthouse, and it proved to be a very relaxing few hours. Children like to play in grass areas but sadly far too much dog litter. That was the end of industrial activity at Dungeon, and the little bay slipped once again into isolation and abandonment. The decoy is surrounded by a 5 metre wide moat. This is a lovely stretch, with fields and wooded copses inland and the Mersey estuary opening out from the Runcorn gap in a series of broad, sweeping bays. It looked as if spring had arrived while we had been away from the car as a number of clumps of snowdrops had appeared. In 1799, after America had gained its independence, the fort was named Fort Pickering after Colonel Timothy Pickering, a Salem native who served as Secretary of State under President Washington. 20200120_125632 by Mal Davies, on Flickr 20200120_105402 by Mal Davies, on Flickr 20200120_110655 by Mal Davies, on Flickr There isn't anywhere close to the trail starting point to park a car, surely a necessity in this day and age. Cheshire. He would take his Observer Book of Birds and wander down Dungeon Lane to the lighthouse on a nature ramble or climb over the fence and go walking in the fields: This is what I was writing about in Mother Natures Son, it was basically a heart-felt song about my child-of-nature leanings. the sun is behind you. Hill Hill26 Cheshire Hill28 39. Wigg Island 36. An open horse paddock to the north of Burnt Mill Farm is grazed throughout the Hale Decoy is It's always well patronised by folk walking , jogging, family picnics , families playing, photographers and birdwatchers. Hybrid year tick anyone? The bird screen feeder was very quiet, as was the lake, but we did get some close up views of a Great Spotted Woodpecker feeding away. There is a Facebook group called Save Oglet Shoreline who are holding a meeting tonight Wednesday 27th June 18 in the Childe of Hale pub at 7 pm if youre reading this in time. Pickerings Pasture 4 105 #4 of 22 things to do in Widnes National Parks Nature & Wildlife Areas Parks Open now 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Visit website Write a review What people are saying " Lovely walk " Jul. Once the road ran all the way down to the foreshore here. Can be awkward for bikes & wheel chair users. , close scrutiny can reveal something rarer. (December-February) around Burnt Mill Farm can be productive for winter Bunting Welcome to my birding blog.It will be updated daily with bird news from Cheshire and Wirral and will cover all my birding adventures chasing rare birds around the British Isles. I love this place.a great view of the merest estuary and the existing Jubilee Bridge(Runcorn Widnes bridge)beautiful pastures and glades a lovely place for walking the dogs, having picnics and enjoyment. It was not without danger. Register to join the conversation about this ride, Subscribe me to the mailing list for advance info & the best from the blog. All control tower traffic, maintenance, security, farm traffic etc will be diverted along Baileys Lane, which is a residential lane, already decimated by Liverpool Airport. Fixed: Release in which this issue/RFE has been fixed.The release containing this fix may be available for download as an Early Access Release or a General Availability Release. Town Lane (park in Curlender Way and cross the road). (LogOut/ Youll be strapped in your very own Bubble Armour. Winter Th meadow justifys a visit alone along with the chance to see the many butterflies they attract i.e skippers, coppers, blues, meadow brown, gatekeepers, tortoiseshell, orange tip, peacock, speckled wood and comma. The decoy is also part of the Mersey Estuary that is designated for its nature value, and International Ramsar site and SSSI for its safe feeding and roosting area for large numbers of wading birds and ducks. This section of the marsh was then developed for the disposal of domestic and industrial waste between the 1940s and 1960s. Sea bass, flounder and shoals of sprat are now common, and recent catches have included sole, dogfish, rays, mackerel as well as conger. Patch birding in and around Hale and Pickerings Pasture, currently classed as north Cheshire. I have lived and worked in London since 1981 though and now live in Croxley Green Herts. waders. Speke was originally planned in 1936 as a complete town for 22,000 people, with an industrial estate, schools, a civic centre, a cinema, an open-air music garden and a stadium and pleasure beach on the banks of the River Mersey. Winter Change). majority of activity on the Mersey. I can honestly say not one of my favourite mammals but everyone to there own.As I carried on walking I noticed early signs of spring as Snowdrops were in full flower in the wooded areas by the river. 31/12/2016). early October. During the winter the estuary is of major importance for ducks and waders, and in the spring and autumn migration periods its a crucial stopover for wader populations moving along the west coast of Britain. esprit criminel saison 15 reid; pfsense not seeing interface; how tall is tahani the good place The reserve has wide views across the River Mersey and offers great opportunities for birdwatching. The path follows the top of the low clay cliffs; between the path and the cliff edge is a strip of shrubs, reeds and saplings. scarce birds recorded over the last few years have included, Winter with dog walkers ,families and all ages we have even took a packed breakfast with us on Xmas morning ! Please use email: garybroad50@gmail.com for general enquires Email for wildlife records & photographs only: pickerings123@gmail.com Male bullfinch. Hopefully a petition against the development across this greenbelt land and the demolition of historic buildings will be agreed and started. Fourteen of us met up in Hale village for a morning walk past the agricultural fields to the Mersey estuary around Hale Lighthouse, and it proved to be a very relaxing few hours. You cant forget that the airport is nearby on this stretch you walk parallel to the approach which aircraft make on their descent to the runway. (September-November) sees large numbers of Pipits and Finches moving through, We passed through a small coppice and exited onto Dungeon Lane then turning left onto Oglet Lane. Every cloud.. The influence of Liverpools greatness and wealth as a port is seen floating across the whole of Lancashire, Oer Mersey mud and Mersey flood, to pervade everything it touches, While near and far and far and near/ Is Liverpool baroque. It is a truly fun piece, which mirrors the brilliant playfulness demonstrated in the baroque designs of the architecture, also Betjemins nod towards the speaking clock, is particularly appealing: Rococo, says the pendulum, / Baroque, baroque, baroak. Unfortunately building work was interrupted by the Second World War and, though more homes were built in the postwar years, the gardens, stadium and pleasure beach never materialised. Shortly, we turned right onto Hale Road to head along the pavement towards Hale Village. flocks which will often contain, Spring CLICK ON LINK. Well done. BIRDGUIDES REVIEW OF THE WEEK:31ST JANUARY-6TH FEB BIRDGUIDES PHOTO OF THE WEEK:31ST JANUARY-6TH FEBR BIRDING AROUND HALE AND PICKERINGS PASTURE, THIS WEEKS BIRDING!15 MILE RADIUS #LOCALBIGYEAR, CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL BIRD NEWS 25TH FEBRUARY 2019, LAPWING HALL POOL AND ACRE NOOK SAND QUARRIES, CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL BIRD NEWS AND UK MEGAS 6TH MARCH 2018, CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL BIRD NEWS AND UK MEGAS 4TH MARCH 2018, CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL BIRD NEWS 19TH MARCH 2019.

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