Saturday 10 November 2018

Autumn in the North West

A nice bright day on the north west coast always lends itself to a good opportunity to take the camera out. It was busy on the Wirral coast as the tide came in, with plenty of waders, gulls and seabirds. The weather had certainly turned more Autumn like and there was cold bite in the air. Here's what I saw.

A Curlew just above the sand at New Brighton

A lone Pink-footed Goose proving that Autumn had really arrived.


Good numbers of Shelduck were at Hoylake and Meols.

A Common Gull resting on the sand before high tide.

The very elusive Water Rail made an unexpected appearance. Never easy to sea these birds, as they usually stick to the reeds. This was a real bonus.


29 comments:

  1. Hello. Great photos. The Shelduck is one of my favorite bird. Finnish breeding population estimated only 200-400 pairs.

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  2. As you say, it always pays to take the camera. In my experience Water Rails are either impossible, or absolutely easy. At Rutland Water once I had one feeding in front of a hide for several minutes. There was also a Water Vole in the same vicinity so it was a double bonus.

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  3. Hello, these are all great bird sightings. I love the Rail and the Curlew. The Shelduck is a beauty. Wonderful photos. Thanks so much for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your day and weekend!

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  4. i am "in-to" all ducks and waterfowl right now!! your captures are thrilling, especially seeing the water rail. not a familiar bird to me, i will look it up in my trusty new book!!

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  5. Beautiful shots, Adam. I love the Curlew!

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  6. You always have amazing photos of our 'feathered friends' ~ Beautiful !

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  7. Well done Adam. Can't remember the last time I saw a Water Rail never mind taking a picture of one.

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  8. Wonderful series of photos.
    Photo 2 and 3 are my favorite.
    Best regards, Irma

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  9. Beautiful shots, it's always wonderful to see close ups of the birds.

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  10. ...the Pink-footed Goose in flight is beautiful.

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  11. I love the rails & yes...thy're just as elusive here in USA too
    Great images.

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    1. It's been great to go with you on a birdin' adventure this week from The Bird D'pot. Thanks for taking us along.

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  12. Great photos! The Shelduck is my favorite
    Hope you are having a great weekend!

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  13. The Curlew is so beautiful with the soft blue colors! What a great day you had! I updated my post...think my mystery bird is a Kestrel! Thanks for visiting!

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  14. Great photographed of the Pink-footed Goose, and the Curlew, flyng. Thanks Adam.

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  15. Brilliant new banner and photos of birds in flight.
    Happy WE!

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  16. Great shots. The flying duck is very well done!

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  17. Great photos of birds in flight. I can never do that with a hand phone camera. Have a wonderful new week!

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  18. I love the first shot. A new bird to me. Great birds all.

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  19. They are all so lovely and your photos are wonderful! My favorite is the first one.

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  20. Glad your outing was so productive for you - the light on the first shot almost makes its feathers look blue!

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  21. What a wonderful variety of things to see on your day out! Many of these are new to me and the goose is just gorgeous.

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  22. I keep track of the weather in my nature journal and we have only had 3 sunny days since the end of September. Colder and more gray than normal....Lovely photos Adam...

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