The weather has finally calmed down a bit. so took the opportunity to go out on the Duddon Estuary, pleased to see wheatear are heading North

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May as well pop this one out whist I'm playing the, "why did I take so many pics" game.
Turnstone just spotted the next morsel.

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Pied Wagtail just above the tideline, South Walney.

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Another first of the year, Adder basking in the first real warmth we've had.
*Note: Cropped image taken with 600mm lens from a track at 3 metres. As with all wildlife try not to disturb.
A picture is basically worthless, wildlife priceless.

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One of the main reasons I was out on the Estuary today was to check the Ringed Plover nesting area, and yes, there is a bit of competition going on between the males. A female was to right of frame.

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Landing gear down.
Little Egret coming into the saltmarsh, high tide Duddon Estuary.

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First Chiffchaff pic of the year for me today at Haybridge, buried deep in the blackthorn.

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Cock Pheasant passing by.
It is probably more difficult for me to shoot them with the camera than it is for the Tweed clad pillocks with their shotguns!

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Bad hair day for a Red-breasted Merganser. The squally showers, (read horizontal rain), did abate, it was still somewhat breezy. South Walney.

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Meadow Pipit in the rain at South Walney today, numbers are increasing as they return to breed.
A most delightful bird.

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