One for the ornithological maths geeks:

Pi -ed Flycatcher whose number shall be 22.

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Spotlight on a Long-tailed Tit, I'd like to say that I planned the lighting for this snap, but...................
Haybridge NR

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In the spirit of equality, here's the female Pied Flycatcher.

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Pied Flycatcher at Haybridge this morning.

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Willow Warbler in full song this morning on the Duddon Estuary, on the way back three hours later, still belting it out.

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Pause for thought.
Had to wait several minutes for this Pied Wagtail to come out of its trance like state before I could continue on my way.

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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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