Ralph Neale
"Wash" Waders ..
The Wash, in eastern England, is a Special Protection Area under European legislation. It is made up of very extensive salt marsh, major inter tidal banks of sand and mud, shallow waters and deep channels.
Migrating birds, such as geese, ducks and wading birds, come to the Wash in huge numbers to spend the winter, with an average total of around 400,000 birds present at any one time.
It has been estimated that around two million birds will use the Wash for feeding and roosting during their annual migration.
The build up starts in mid August, and reaches a peak in December and January.
"Wash" Waders ..
The Wash, in eastern England, is a Special Protection Area under European legislation. It is made up of very extensive salt marsh, major inter tidal banks of sand and mud, shallow waters and deep channels.
Migrating birds, such as geese, ducks and wading birds, come to the Wash in huge numbers to spend the winter, with an average total of around 400,000 birds present at any one time.
It has been estimated that around two million birds will use the Wash for feeding and roosting during their annual migration.
The build up starts in mid August, and reaches a peak in December and January.