Tuesday, 22 September 2015

Redshank

The Wirral provides a fantastic habitat for wading birds. On the rocks of West Kirby, along with the Turnstones were good numbers of Redshank. As is often the case here, they were busy shielding their eyes from the strong breeze blowing in off the sea. Others were even busier on the beach. Running around and looking for a nice meal.

Checking out the sleeping Turnstone.




Head on into the wind.


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18 comments:

  1. NCSue22 September 2015 at 14:20

    He's a cool bird, and well-named too!
    Thanks for linking up at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2015/09/steam-powered-whatchamacallits.html

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  2. Jo22 September 2015 at 14:37

    Really beautiful images of redshank. I love the sleeping turnstone. Great captures!

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  3. eileeninmd22 September 2015 at 14:39

    Hello, the Redshank is a beautiful bird. Wonderful series of photos. Enjoy your day and the new week ahead!

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  4. Silver Parrot22 September 2015 at 20:21

    A very aptly named bird! Love the group photo facing the wind!

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  5. sunshine22 September 2015 at 20:23

    Wonderful photos and birds.

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  6. This N That23 September 2015 at 00:58

    Funny that they head into the wind. I guess they don't want their feathers ruffled. Nice pictures.

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  7. mick23 September 2015 at 01:34

    Great photos - I especially like the ones with the bird stepping so carefully through the water.

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  8. Anonymous23 September 2015 at 02:34

    It looks like they had a bit of a breeze that day. Great shots of all.

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  9. Karen23 September 2015 at 04:21

    Such cool looking birds! Love the walking shots!

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  10. Lea23 September 2015 at 15:17

    Great photos!

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  11. Jibberjabberuk23 September 2015 at 17:57

    Must be the season for these waders as I've been out spotting them as well. Your photographs are far superior though!

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  12. Rajesh24 September 2015 at 03:07

    Wonderful series images of the birds.

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  13. Rambling Woods24 September 2015 at 03:36

    Oh those bright legs..I always wonder why some waterfowl and shore birds have such brightly colored feet.. Great series Adam.... Michelle

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  14. Unknown24 September 2015 at 13:34

    awesome shots!
    I shared it to my G+ I hope you don't mind. :>

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  15. Kenneth Cole Schneider25 September 2015 at 23:06

    The Redshanks are beautiful. Love the rocks and wave action!

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  16. A Green and Rosie Life26 September 2015 at 18:42

    Now this is a bird I often see up n the Normandy coast, possibly because it is one I am confident in identifying! #AnimalTales

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  17. Sallie (FullTime-Life)28 September 2015 at 20:23

    BeeN offline for a while and was caught up again marveling at your header shot ... Like opening a gift all over again. Love today's birds too... Modeling their beautiful red Legs! I never thought about birds shielding their eyes before, but it makes perfect sense!

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  18. Liz30 September 2015 at 18:49

    I love those bright orange-red legs! A great series of images, Adam!

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