Birdwatching in Morecambe Bay

The sandflats and saltmarshes of Morecambe Bay are vital feeding grounds for a quarter of a million wading birds, ducks and geese. It's the second most important estuary in the UK and is protected by European and UK law.

The RSPB are involved in the conservation and management of the whole bay and own a significant area of saltmarsh and mudflats between Hest Bank and Silverdale as a nature reserve.

We can cater for birdwatching parties from 1 to 14 in number and can make make arrangements for packed lunches, guides - just ask.

Much can be seen within walking distance of the guest house or even from a comfy chair, through the window of the lounge or one of the premium sea view rooms!

Morecambe bay - Hest Bank

RSPB Leighton Moss is a great place to visit and is accessible by public transport.Leighton Moss is the largest remaining reedbed in north-west England and is well known for it's special birds, breeding bitterns, bearded tits, marsh harriers and avocets. You can visit nature trails, look round the superb RSPB shop and enjoy a meal in the award winning tea-room. Binocular hire and Wildlife Explorer Backpacks are also available. There are extensive programmes of events and guided walks throughout the year and out of the seven birdwatching hides, four are accessible to disabled visitors. A relaxing day out!The reserve and visitor centre are open daily all year except Christmas day. The reserve is open from 9am to dusk and the visitor centre is open from 9.30am-5pm (Closing is at 4.30pm between the months of November & January)

Admission Charges -Visitor centre and tearoom - free
Admission to hides and nature trails: £4.50 adults, £3 concessions,

 £1 children, £9 family. Free to RSPB members and those who

come by public transport or on bike.

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