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Stuck in Chester for the next week, anyone know a good spot?

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Posted by Paul Gibbs on December 19, 2007 at 8:51 AM
I'm coming to the lowlands for christmas, and new year. Does anyone know any good spots near Chester worth visiting? I've looked at a few places but always come up blank.
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 19, 2007 at 10:56 AM
Crikey Paul - sluming it in our neck of the woods ehh? :biggrin:

At Chester you have all the Wirral/Dee estuary to go at - check out http://www.deeestuary.co.uk/

Then there's always Delamere and Marbury :wavey:
Posted by John Gardner on December 19, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Chester cemetary used to be THE spot for hawfinch. Haven't been for years but never failed when I went there.

John
Posted by Jeremy on December 19, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Formby is not far up the coast towards Southport. Good for Red Squirrels and a tame Fox.
Posted by Paul Gibbs on December 19, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Hi, Jeremy, i know the not so local places, i can visit MM, but i'm talking places where i can nip put for an hour or two, and be in the thick of it (so to speak).

John, Chester Cemetary? The one with the war graves? Hmm thats VERY close to where i'll be (liverpool road) I'll have to read up on it.

Andy, yes i knew about the estuary, but i'm not sure how good it is for photography?
Posted by Steve Makin on December 19, 2007 at 12:51 PM
Inner Marsh farm is only 20 minutes from the city centre, not brilliant for photographing but good chance of Marsh Harrier, Water Rail etc
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 19, 2007 at 5:15 PM
You need to stay away from the hides and RSPB - open foreshore at high tide, if you fancy a jaunt up the welsh side Point of Ayr is very good :wink: