Steven HeywoodMar 20

One of those days that reminds you the struggle is worth it. Another of those train journeys that are a side-quest to the main adventure, a diversion at Longton Brickcroft and a walk by the Ribble Estuary marshes.

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#LongtonBrickcroft
#HeskethOutMarsh
#BanksMarsh

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Ribble Estuary — Hesketh Outer and Banks Marshes

Banks Marsh  It was very tempting to give up on today's jaunt. My train into Manchester was held up at signals at Cornbrook for quarter of a...

JayfloMar 2

What's this bird?
Was surprised earlier to see this bird on one if the local nature reserve ponds!
Is it a #WhiteHeadedCormorant?

#Cormorant #LongtonBrickcroft #Lancashire #Birds

Steven HeywoodFeb 23, 2025

A bright Spring day's walking: Longton Brickcroft and Banks Marsh.

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#LongtonBrickcroft
#BanksMarsh

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Lancashire bumper bundle

Wigeon, Banks Marsh It was the calm day between wet'n'windy and the Sunday weather warning of gales so I thought I'd head over to Banks Mars...

johnflomaxJan 17, 2025
One of the local well fed squirrels!

#LongtonBrickcroft #LocalNatureReserve #Lancashire
johnflomaxJan 16, 2025
Ice breakers
#LongtonBrickcroft #Longton #Swans #ThinIce #IceBreakers
Steven HeywoodMar 23, 2024

A wild goose chase on a windy Ribble Estuary.

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#RibbleEstuary
#BanksMarsh
#LongtonBrickcroft

https://heywoodbirdwatching.blogspot.com/2024/03/banks-marsh.html

Banks Marsh

Pink-footed geese, Banks Marsh It was a bright sunny morning so I set out for a proper walk. I havered between a visit to Marshside or a vis...