Docking bay open. There were at least two Sedge Warbler fledgeling being fed here, but had a very narrow field of view, so could have been more. South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Painted Lady through the leaves, Haybridge NR, this morning. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #insects #butterflies

Staying with the water theme, perfect touchdown for this Shelduck. South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Grey Heron (juvenile) on the prowl at South Walney this morning. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Watching you, watching me. Male Stonechat keeping a beady eye on me, I do enjoy taking these types of pics rather than the standard "portraits". Almost the last of the Galloway snaps (maybe!) #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Still clearing up from the recent Galloway trip, realized I never posted a Linnet snap. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Back to the Duddon Estuary, hoping to get pics of the Terns diving,but was always following the wrong bird when I heard the " plop". Just a couple of Sandwich Tern snaps. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

One of the last ones before I leave the Rhinns of Galloway, Gannet just about to take off from the sea. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

I was hoping to get snaps of Gannet and Tern diving but the weather conditions have kept the birds further out, here are some passing Gannet. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Ringed Plover nest updates, I thought there were only two chicks from the recently hatched nest, but saw three last night :-) In the adjacent bay the three there look to be fully fledged. My last day here, keep safe little ones.#ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Wakey, wakey. This male Eider was enjoying a quiet snooze as it drifted around in the shelter of a small cove when................... Rhinns of Galloway #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Another youngster from today, Oystercatcher, only one seen but could have been others in the rocks. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

When it's a cold and windy morning you need to snuggle up. Count the legs on the first pic of the Ringed Plovers. Almost certain that there are only two in this brood. Rhinns of Galloway. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #Waders

We have had another hatching! At least two Ringed Plover chicks were seen near the nest site located last week. Rhinns of Galloway. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Rock Pipit ruckus, Rhinns of Galloway. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Black Guillemot "flying" underwater. Whenever I'm in the area I have to visit these in Portpatrick harbour. #SuperSeabirdSunday #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Gotcha! in more ways than one, Whitethroat nesting less than 6 metres from the front door on the other side of the track, it has taken some patience (and time) to get a decent snap. Rhinns of Galloway #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Singing Meadow Pipit from the shore this morning, Rhinns of Galloway. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Wheatear nest update, they're off, all three are now fledged and moved c 100 metres from nest site. This one decided to check me out. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

In a brief dry interlude, checked out the bay at the end of the track, and, three Ringed Plover chicks were running around on the shore. Well developed and should be fully fledged in a week or so. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #Waders

I look down on you! Roe buck from yesterday, it's not all birds! Rhinns of Galloway. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Always amazed at the places birds find to nest. It took a while to discover this Great Tits chosen location. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Update on the Wheatear nest, the rightmost chick was flying between rocks at the nest site, these may be the last shots I get here. Rhinns of Galloway #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Hey (Hey), You (You), get off of my cloud. Buzzard being told where to go. Rhinns of Galloway. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Spot the Plover competition time. Ringed Plover on the nest, this is next to the main track, there are many more isolated small bays in the area which I will not visit. #DoNotDisturb *To make it easy, Plover is centre of frame. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Wheatear feeding almost fully fledged youngster, (one of three), was hoping to find some of these. Rhinns of Galloway #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Back to the Rhinns of Galloway, here's a Dunlin with an eye to the sky, keeping watch on a passing Buzzard. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

From my pristine "lawn" this morning. Juvenile Song Thrush #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Sitting Ducks. The female Eider has been sitting on eggs for at least a couple of weeks, as I will be away until mid June will be unable to follow their progress :-( #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Something interesting over there? Swallow on a post at South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

May as well post a snap of a South Walney Sedge Warbler from yesterday, whilst I'm playing the,"Which ones do I delete" game. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Nest builder. Barn Swallow pauses on a fence before heading off to build the nest. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Walk on by. Okay, last of the Lapwing pics for now, liked the juxtaposition of the Lapwing and Eider eyes. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

"This town ain't big enough for the both of us." Oystercatcher was deemed to be too close to the Lapwing chicks, roles were reversed when the Lapwing came too close to the Oystercatcher nest! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Quizzical look from a Skylark on the Duddon Estuary this morning. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

When there are hungry mouths to feed. Meadow Pipit in the gorse, Duddon Estuary. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Being given the cold shoulder by a Reed Bunting. Another for the wallpaper series. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Whitethroat with bracken wallpaper, from South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Tree Pipit doing its thing, on an upland heath survey this week. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

A (very small) part of a Dunlin flock as they develop their summer plumage. South Walney. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Some of the c45 #Whimbrel taking refuge on islands in the marsh at high tide yesterday, South Walney. Bonus photobombing Shelduck included. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Goldfinch gathering nesting material, South Walney #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Slightly unusual snap of a Swallow, just think how many miles (or kilometres) those slender wings will have carried it. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Hippity-hoppity Whitethroat, South Walney today, #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Forgot this one from last week, Tree Pipit in full song. Haybridge NR #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

One of a pair of Ringed Plover adjacent to a historic nesting area, in addition to the usual disturbance, we have work to the coastal path. Out of shot is a mini digger that is carving the way for the new footpath! What chance do they have? #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Solitary Whimbrel, high tide on the Duddon Estuary this morning. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

Linnet in the pasture, I like the way the reds, greys and browns in the grass complement the tones in the bird. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Another Walney warbler from today, a Whitethroat that eventually emerged from the bramble thicket. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Sedge Warbler strikes a pose, South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds