Interesting article about photographer Martin Parr, including embedded video documentary. theconversation.com/martin-pa…

Grey skies and an afternoon circuit of #Royden. Coffee at the courtyard.

#Royden again. Damp underfoot in places but dry above and forecast for the week is good though not sure how much time there’ll be for excursions.

Somewhat sluggish circuit of #Royden this morning. Time of year, I guess. Single cormorant. Coffee at the courtyard.

#Thurstaston to #Heswall Banks Rd and back via Wirral Way again. Not too promising initially and quite chilly. Lots of folk running which was good to see. Coffee at YOT (closed Tuesday 23rd - Friday 2nd).

Sunny day close to holidays so #Royden a little busier than of late. Just the one cormorant hanging out. Coffee at the courtyard (closed Christmas Day).

The drizzle forecast never happened. Still damp and occasionally muddy underfoot at #Royden. Just the one cormorant today. Coffee at the courtyard.

Dodged whatever rain there was this morning. No cormorants or heron and the platform has shifted. Coffee at courtyard with compadre.

Damp underfoot but no rain for a change this morning at #Royden. Coffee at the courtyard.

So it seems a pair of cormorants trumps a single heron (which was on the other side of the mere) #Royden

Squelchy underfoot in places but light rather than the heavy rain expected. Shoes coped well. Coffee at the courtyard. #Royden

Mostly light rain during this morning’s circuit at #Royden. Briefly turned heavy while undercover in the courtyard cafe.

Weather’s turned a shade biblical #Royden

Band new to me but enjoying their latest blast at modern life, the almost eponymous Viagr Aboys

Walk from Thurstaston to YOT (for coffee) and back. Lovely light, Santa in his grotto, dryish underfoot though kept to Wirral Way.

Ness and RSPB Burton this morning for a nice change of pace. Coffee at the RSPB cafe.

#Royden this morning. Fallen branch blocking route around lake led to bonus close-up of heron peering into water. Not sure why.

Nice day so walked to #WestKirby and around the Marine Lake. Always a pleasure.

Pleasant Monday morning circuit of #Royden. Coffee at the courtyard.

Slightly damp end to today’s circuit of #Royden but better than yesterday. Coffee at the courtyard.

For anyone camera-shy, the story goes that this little girl disappeared but, after much searching, she was found under a table clutching a bunch of grapes where she was duly painted by the artist, Sir Joshua Reynolds. From today’s visit to the Lady Lever.

Light rain and drizzle for this morning’s circuit of #Royden. Coffee at Benty’s.

Bright but chilly circuit of #Royden punctuated by coffee at Benty’s and a Big Wing flyby. #crapNaturePhotography

Future of #WestKirby Marine Lake. www.birkenhead.news/council-t…

It's the OpenSim Community Conference this weekend. I'm not presenting this year but thought I'd post this as a token of the booth that accompanied last year's talk before I tear it down.

Brief visit to #WestKirby this afternoon. Coffee at Slinky’s.

Light rain but not too bad underfoot in #Royden this morning. Coffee undercover at the courtyard.

Pleasant stroll around #PortSunlight this morning. Coffee at Hulme Hall.

Better underfoot than expected this morning in #Royden and the rain held off. Coffee at Benty’s.

Bit of a deluge latterly but otherwise a pleasant circuit of #Royden this morning. Coffee at Benty’s.

Mild but quite a stiff breeze on the Marine Lake this morning. #WestKirby

Much better morning than anticipated. Reasonably good underfoot at #Royden and not too cold. Coffee at Benty’s where the grotto looks set to make an appearance. Last harlequin?

Late afternoon, back briefly to #West Kirby. Coffee at a very festive Carlee’s.

#WestKirby first thing and then a quick circuit of #Royden. No time for coffee, alas. Bright but chilly.

Somewhat damp circuit of #Royden this morning. Coffee in the dry at Benty’s.

Damp circuit of #Royden but not for the most part actually raining. Coffee at Benty’s where the tree is now lit. The thin layer of ice on the mere has gone and the moorhens appear much happier.

Short circuit of #Royden this morning. No time for coffee. Cold.

Distinctly chilly this morning but good to be out at #Royden. Damp in places. Coffee at a quiet Benty’s.

I had a marvellous weekend reccing Hadrian’s Wall & The Cheviots for upcoming 268 mile race @spinerace.bsky.social! I’m also raising money for Oracle Head & Neck Cancer UK. I’m 4 yrs since told of a terminal condition. All donations will be matched 🙏 #cansky www.justgiving.com/page/anson-m...

Low sun and chilly this morning at #Royden. Coffee at the courtyard.

Port Sunlight this morning. Coffee at Hulme Hall. Music courtesy of Rosalia.

Continuing research into the Liverpool and Manchester Railway, a new and more historically accurate version of the Edge Hill Engine station illustration - mid 1830s. Showing the connection between it and Crown Street Passenger station - top right - via a 290 yard tunnel.

#Royden a little damp in places this morning.

@lmrailway.bsky.social . A new project to illustrate all 31 miles of the L&MR with information panels along the way. First steps.All aboard..

Christmas shopping in #Birkenhead. Too soon?

For anyone feeling intrepid this Saturday is the 36 mile Winter Wirral Ultra. www.thecharmbraceletmarathon.co.uk/winter-wi…

A delightfully tranquil Ashton Park in #WestKirby this afternoon.

Dry above but decidedly damp (and occasionally skiddy) underfoot this morning in #Royden

Abbreviated circuit of #Royden today offered a glimpse of Hillbark.

Once more unto the woods, dear friends. #Royden