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Lunt Meadows Wetlands is a 75 hectare area of the River Alt flood storage basin owned by the Environment Agency, and managed by Lancashire Wildlife Trust. As well as a nature reserve, Lunt Meadows is a fascinating archaeological site home to one of just a few surviving 8000-year-old Mesolithic settlements.Between 2012 and 2014 the area was intensively farmed arable land, and only when it was developed as a flood storage reservoir (that would double as a nature reserve) did Lunt Meadows become a real destination for bird-lovers.
As well as many different species of water birds, it is common to spot marsh harriers, barn owls, sparrowhawks or peregrine falcons and in winter short-eared owls hunt over the fields in broad daylight.
On this trip we are delighted to have with us Graham, who is an expert on the reserve. He will show us all the highlights of the area.
Bring a packed lunch.
Toilet available on site
Wear boots or wellies as can be very muddy.
Location: Meet at the Sainsbury end of Caldy Valley church car park, Caldy Valley Road, Chester CH3 5PR. for car sharing.
Time: Check with trip leader for exact location and time.
Leaders: Nick & Helen
Contact: 07793962275 or 07515143112
Booking essential.
email: [email protected]
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Lunt Meadows & wetlands Nature Reserve, Litherland, United Kingdom
