Warbler in the willow at South Walney today.

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Spuggy staredown

This House Sparrow is not amused.

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Had a nice find on the Duddon Estuary today, Spotted Redshank. Best pic I managed to get.

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Last of the Walney snaps, waited over
an hour for these female Blackcap to emerge from the bramble thicket.

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Just finishing the ones from South Walney yesterday.
The iridescence of a sun kissed Lapwing.

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Last one tonight is this charming Meadow Pipit, although locally common, can't resist taking a snap.
South Walney

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Wheatear from South Walney today, clinging to the fence post in the face of a fairly stiff breeze*
*The definition of "breeze" may not be the same as for other locations. 🙂

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"Keep your head down Sheila!"
Shelduck are pairing up and appear to be investigating nest sites.
South Walney.

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I rarely do a RIP, but on this occasion....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx9kvqxeq5o

A luscious Linnet at South Walney today, although the storm had passed there was still a 40mph breeze. Have you ever tried to get a shot of a passing Sparrowhawk with a 40mph tailwind?

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