Friday 16 January 2015

Redshank - Hoylake

The beach at Hoylake always holds many birds. It's a joy to wander along and watch the flocks of Dunlin and Sanderling flash against the sky, but then see hundreds or thousands of gulls and Oystercatchers sat on the muddy looking flats after the tide has retreated. Redshanks are usually in good numbers too, and here is one particular individual that was enjoying the gorgeous winter sunshine whilst looking for its food.





The wind turbines and the rows of gulls and waders in the distance





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17 comments:

  1. Jo17 January 2015 at 11:48

    These images are stunning!

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  2. eileeninmd17 January 2015 at 16:55

    The Redshankis a beautiful bird. Awesome photos..Thank you for linking up and sharing your post.. Have a happy weekend!

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  3. Unknown17 January 2015 at 18:16

    Lovely photos of this pretty bird. Enjoy your weekend.

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  4. Phil Slade17 January 2015 at 18:38

    It's good to find a sunny day lately Adam. You really captured the red of that Redshank's legs, almost translucent in the sunlight.

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  5. Bob Bushell17 January 2015 at 19:14

    Great Redshanks images, and wind turbines don't seem to upset the birds.

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  6. Lea17 January 2015 at 19:17

    Beautiful birds!

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  7. Penelope Postcards17 January 2015 at 20:54

    Funny how that same little bird species as in your top photo also wanders the beach edge in my neck of the woods. It is often a step ahead of me when I try to take its picture.

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  8. ifthethunderdontgetya™³²®©17 January 2015 at 22:36

    Love the reflections in that 2nd pic, Adam.
    ~

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  9. Margaret Birding For Pleasure18 January 2015 at 08:02

    The light on the Redshanks are brilliant. So many gulls! Have a good week.

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  10. Irma18 January 2015 at 10:12

    Beautiful photos of the redshank.
    Beautiful light is there.
    Have a nice Sunday.
    Best regards, Irma

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  11. Breathtaking18 January 2015 at 10:19

    Lovely sharp captures of the Redshank in the winter sunshine.

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  12. Hannah18 January 2015 at 10:39

    The Redshank photos are great, their legs look even redder in the reflections!

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  13. Anni 18 January 2015 at 11:15

    ...that photo of the turbines and the row upon row of gulls....that is a phenomenal photo. As are the images of the redshank.

    Thanks for sharing your post today with us avid birders at I'd Rather B Birdin'!!!

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  14. TexWisGirl18 January 2015 at 13:44

    great reflections in these as he stirs the water!

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  15. Debbie18 January 2015 at 18:25

    oohhh it looks like a beautiful day and a handsome shorebird!!!! Every time I visit, I am always blown away by your header image!!!!!

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  16. Lovable Derek19 January 2015 at 02:54

    I love your photos.
    We kept a shack by the coast for three years and whilst there would walk along the beach at low tide. It was divine. Please feel free to remind me regularly of the beach.

    All the best, Derek

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  17. Bethany Carson20 January 2015 at 03:35

    Interesting to see the wind turbines have reached your area as well. They are all over the countryside here in Iowa!

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