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Every autumn and winter thousands of wading birds pass through Hoylake.

Wardens on hand at the Dee Estuary

At high water times the birds that have been widely dispersed over the sandbanks become concentrated in flocks to rest at the top of the shore, close to the promenade.

Flocks of up to 30,000 birds rest at this spot, but disturbances from walkers and dogs chasing the birds is causing concern as the birds are forced to use up valuable energy needed for the winter season.

New signs have been put up near King鈥檚 Gap and volunteer wardens are now on hand on Hoylake promenade to talk to people about the importance of the resting time for the birds.

David Esther, Voluntary Warden

David Esther, Dee Estuary Voluntary Warden talks about the importance of protecting the wild birds.

Hoylake beach is part of the North Wirral Foreshore Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of the large number of wading birds that are attracted to the area in winter.

For more information on Dee Estuary Birding visit the website below.