A Seat by the Boardwalk Traditional Cache
Royal Oak: As the owner has not responded to my previous log requesting that they check this cache I am archiving it.
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This cache is an extension to my first cache Natter, Natter, Natter (GC3BRMW) There are 6 caches in total in this series. I have marked the cache as a 2.5 terrain difficulty as some of the path is on quite deep sand so wouldnt be suitable for pushchairs, wheelchairs or bicycles. You will need to bring a pen.
This is a lovely little sun trap and a great place to watch the birds whilst having a little rest.
In the dunes and woodland, wintering Siskin's, Crossbills, Redpolls, Brambling, Goldcrest, Long Tailed Tit's ,Redwings, Fieldfare and Blackcap. Jack Snipe and Water Rail can be found in the saltmarsh from late October. Snow Buntings are regular winter visitors to the beach.
Summer and Breeding species Woodcock, Grey Partridge, Yellowhammer, Skylark, Reed Bunting and Stonechat. Good numbers of breeding migrants that include Willow and Wood Warbler, Chiffchaff, Blackcap, Whitethroat, Meadow Pipit and Cuckoo. Recognisable garden birds such as Chaffinch, Robins, Great & Blue Tit's and Blackbirds. Magpies, Jackdaws and Crows. Notable Others Reed and Grasshopper Warblers, Whinchat, Redstart, Ring Ouzel and White and Yellow Wagtails on the beach.
Not forgetting the birds of prey such as Short-eared Owl, Peregrine, Merlin, Hen and Marsh Harrier, Sparrowhawk, Kestrel and even flyover Osprey.
If you venture out onto the beach and along the shoreline, particularly during the autumn & winter months, large flocks of several species of wader can be seen moving and feeding up and down the coast. Knot, Sanderling, Dunlin, Grey, Ringed & Golden Plover, Bar-tailed & Black-tailed Godwit, Oystercatcher, Redshank, Curlew, Turnstone, Lapwing, Little Stints, Whimbrel, Ruff, Green, Wood, Common & Curlew Sandpipers. Offshore: Divers, Grebes, Sea-duck, Shearwaters, Auks, Skua & Leach's & Storm Petrels, Fulmar, Gannet, Common & Velvet Scoter, Long-tailed Duck.
Whilst doing this cache you can help with conservation by observing a few simple rules:
1, Please keep dogs under close control or on leads and please clean up there mess.
2, Please do not disturb the wildlife, keep people and dogs out of the slacks (breeding pools) in spring and summer.
3, Do not pick flowers.
4, Do not remove spawn or tadpoles from the pools.
5, No fires or camping
6, Please take any litter with you, there are bins at the car park and on the beach.
This walk can be enjoyed throughout the day and is especially nice in the early summer evenings. Ainsdale beach is just a short walk over the dunes so you can easily make it a day out with a picnic and a paddle in the sea whilst grabbing this cache.
The cache is located along the path lined with white tipped wooden marker posts if you start at the car park, or you can follow Pinfold path/Green marker posts if you come in from Pinfold Lane end.
Cache placed with the kind permission of Principal Coast and Countryside Officer.
Happy caching!
Congratulations to Jason Johnson and Kellys Icecream for your FTF 
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