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A detail of Pinks flock.

A small flock Pinks flew west over the Lonning. There had been a lot of goose movement today, in both directions.

Out along the boardwalk onto the Moss We had been vaguely aware for the previous week or so that there was serious digger activity out on the Moss and Dave had given us some basic information regarding this work. So, having picked our day: no wind, sunshine and some free time (you get the drift!)...

Early snowdrops at the Lonning entrance. Splendid day: clear frosty sunshine with very little wind - only a slight breeze from the east. The Solway was flat calm at high tide. We walked down the lonning onto Campfield Marsh Reserve early afternoon. The Meadow Pools held 21 Whoopers with plenty...

A digital oil-style painting of a group of Pinks by John Rogers

A small flock of Pinkfeet flew into wet meadows in front of the hide on North Plain Farm.

There had been a slight thaw in the cold spell. Both Barnacles and Pinks were feeding amicably amongst the long grass and rushes in front of the hide,.

This peacefully grazing flock, seen in front of the hide, was disturbed by the sound of a nearby light plane. They took off and headed out towards the raised moss area of the Reserve.

Large mixed flock of geese seen from hide overlooking flooded grassland. Whereas, currently, they are not on the farm smaller flocks of both species can still be seen in the Solway basin. Best chance of sightings in the Moricambe Bay area.