Sunday's Skylark on the sea shore at South Walney. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Only just getting round to sorting pics from South Walney on Sunday. Incoming Goldeneye. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

I was fortunate to be under the flight path of thousands of waders coming into the high tide roost today, Knot (shown here), Dunlin and Grey Plover. The sight, (and sound) of so many birds passing so closely is always an uplifting experience. South Walney #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

Brent Geese out for a walk @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney today, in just a few weeks they'll be heading north to breed. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Last one from the Duddon today (I'm exhausted!) Resting Ringed Plover. Although very early in the year, a pair nesting in this area have had chicks running around before most others start laying. Maybe already staking territory. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Duddon Estuary 3 Skylark on the shore. Flock of c20 were feeding on the remaining sliver of marsh. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Duck2 from the Duddon Estuary. Perfect Pintail. IMHO one of the most handsome of ducks. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #wildfowl

Out on the Duddon Estuary for incoming tide, may do a pic splurge today. First up, Wonderful Wigeon. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #wildfowl

Oystercatcher on the prowl #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Shovelers in the sun @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney today, the sun didn't last though! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Unfortunately my session with the birds was curtailed early, and here's the reason. This is on a nature reserve where dogs are not allowed. This off lead dog disturbed hundreds of wildfowl and waders, but I suppose the owners were delighted that it had plenty of exercise! #UKbirding #ukbirds

Guess that's why they're called Goldeneye! @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney yesterday. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

I will take the plunge! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

I hate to think how many Oystercatcher pics I have*, but I can't resist pressing the button. South Walney today. *Just checked, 2182 !!! What sane, rational person would have that many? #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

A rather charming female Reed Bunting taking advantage of the early morning sun. Today, @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Says it all! 🙂 #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Part of a Lapwing flock heading for high tide roost on Sunday, @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. And yes, we had sun (briefly)! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

"And don't come back!" Curlew seemingly at odds with a Mallard. See ALT for details. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

As the only times I've been able to get out recently the weather has been atrocious, here's a Rock Pipit from a couple of weeks ago. Appropriately standing on a rock. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Mooned by a Robin! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

A Redshank even managed to photobomb the pic of Brent Geese today! South Walney. That's all for now, I need to get on with some work! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

May as well do a #Wader splurge tonight. Redshank over Turnstone and Dunlin, high tide, South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

Flocking Knot. Oh yes they are! 🙂 @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney today #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

House Sparrow, probably wondering just what I'm doing. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #birds #ukbirds #ukbirdphotography

Low flyer. Early morning Curlew on the Duddon Estuary today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

The typical attitude of a Stonechat, "Who are you lookin' at?!" @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Great Northern Diver (Loon to people on the other side) making a meal of a Crab. @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Who's eaten all the Blackberries then? Greenfinch in the late afternoon sun, from the garden. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Just received the details of a colour-ringed Herring Gull @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney from Sunday, must like it here. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

A pleasant surprise @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney this morning, a Black-tailed Godwit made a brief appearance. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

"And don't come back!" Black-headed Gulls being their normal selves. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Two for the price of one, Snipe in the reeds at Leighton moss. Luckily it wasn't raining hard enough to break up the reflection. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

Seals were getting a bit frisky at South Walney yesterday. My caption: "Cor, your breath don't half smell of fish!" #seal #sealife #nature #wildlife #darktable #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography

Walney's Whistling Wigeon winging it in the rain. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Just sorting through pics from a couple of weeks ago, thought I would share another Sparrowhawk snap. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

A handsome Teal on the edge of Gate Pool, South Walney yesterday. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

A bonus today with the Whoopers, @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney, this one wearing a ring. Looking at the ringing record WWT Martin Mere is the likely destination. @kanebrides.bsky.social #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

I know just how you feel Wheatear........... I know just how you feel! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

While I'm posting, may as well have an incoming Curlew from the Duddon yesterday. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

Lots of Skylark on the estuary currently, still filling the air with their song. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

Another from the Duddon Estuary today, Grey Wagtail with an eye to the sky. I don't blame it, as there was a Sparrowhawk flitting around. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Rock Pipit taking a bath on the Duddon Estuary today. Note: Using #agx in #darktable dev version, haven't quite got my head around it yet but I think I'm going to like it. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

Little Egret looking decidedly unimpressed with the Grey Heron. South Walney yesterday, most birds were hunkered down sheltering from the remnants of storm Amy. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

A perky Wren from South Walney on Sunday. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Sanderling from a couple of weeks ago, quite a lot happening in this snap with shadows and reflections. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

You could be next! A rather baleful look from this Sparrowhawk that had just finished consuming its kill. South Walney today #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

Redshank, Duddon Estuary, falling tide on Monday. I do like playing with reflections and shadows. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

I've been quiet lately due to bouncing my monitor onto an open laptop(twice!), laptop survived but monitor didn't. Also upgraded to new computer. Wheatear are moving though after the storms, this one from Walney on Sunday #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders

That was a surprise, Clouded Yellow Butterfly at Sandhead, Galloway today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #insects #butterflies #nature #wildlife #darktable

Another pic of the Sanderling from this morning, I did take a few! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds #waders