Salford Quays Bird Watching Cruise (08:00 - 10:00)
**Not run by Liverpool RSPB
Saturday 24 May, 2014
Join experienced local birdwatchers and our tame birder
from the Greater Manchester Local Record Centre as you cruise
around the stunning surroundings of Salford Quays and along the
Manchester Ship Canal to the former Pomona Docks.
The area is steeped in industrial history, Salford Quays
once being the busiest port in the world and is classified as a Site of
Biological Importance.
Over 100 species of bird have been seen here in recent
years including Mute Swan, Cormorant, Grey Heron Kingfisher, Lapwing, Moorhen,
Grey Wagtail, Skylark, Song Thrush, Dunnock, Bullfinch
Goldfinch and
Greenfinch.
On last years cruise we watched a Peregrine Falcon
feeding on prey on a penthouse flat balcony and sand martins hawking for
insects over the ship canal. Kestrel and Sparrowhawk were also hunting
alongside the canal.
Please note although there is a sheltered cabin below
deck, it' s advisable to bring appropriate clothing in case of
adverse weather conditions and should you wish to birdwatch from the open
top deck.
Don' t forget to bring your binoculars.
Tickets 11.00 per
person can be purchased on-line:
Departure point - Lowry Footbridge (Lowry Centre side of
Salford
Quays). To left of footbridge.
Parking Lowry
Outlet Mall, The Quays, Salford M50 3AH
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