Frodsham Marsh

Marbled duck 1 adult presumed escape

Curlew sandpiper 3 (2 adults 1 juv)

Little stint 1

Black-necked grebe 2 (1 adult non-breeding, 1 juv)

Marsh harrier 1 juv

Little egret 1

Sanderling 1

Ringed plover 1500 (!)

Dunlin 500

Black-tailed godwit 1

Curlew 10

Lapwing 100

 

Back in the 1980s I used to visit Frodsham as often as I go to Eccleston Mere now (nearly), but circumstances change and I needed a patch which was a bit more local. Days like today make me wonder if I should go back to more regular visits. After an initial bleak, drizzly start, it cleared up nicely and everything was seen well.

 

Year 224  (Little stint, Curlew sandpiper).

 

 

The view over Frodsham no.6 tank. Impressive.....

Should I count you??? Will I lose all credibility if I do??? Do I care??? Ok, I won't count it this time, but if I hear just the slightest suggestion of the Spanish putting red rings on their Marbled ducks, it's going straight on the list......