The idea behind this cache series is to bring more people to some
places that I go birdwatching, but all of the caches are in places
where it's great to go for a walk.
This cache is in a smallish clip-lock box container whose
original contents include a travel bug and some empty film
canisters to take for caches as well as the logbook and pencil.
It is located along a road called Moss Lane which is on
the northern border of Astley Moss. Astley Moss is a
beautiful agricultural and mossland area with a wide variety of
bird and wildlife at different times of the year. I think the view
along Moss Lane to be stunning, particularly on sunny spring or
summer days. I still find it difficult to believe that this little
oasis is only five minutes off the East Lancs Road.
From this area I've seen the following birds during the
year:
- Little Owl
- Buzzard
- Kestrel
- Jay
- Cormorant
- Lapwing
- Wheatear
- Mistle Thrush
- Pied Wagtail
- Great Tit
- Chaffinch
- Red Legged Partridge
- Pheasant
- Carrion Crow
- Woodpigeon
There's an illustrated guide to the Astley Moss and Rindle Road
areas from a birding point of view here at the Manchester
Birding Website. and if you want to know what's been seen
recently look here on the
Astley, Chat and Irlam Moss thread of the Manchester
Birding Forum.
Don't forget to take your binoculars with you and good luck! I'm
looking forward to reading your logs.
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