Marshside

Formation flying!

Alan S — Sat, 11 May 2013 20:08:44 GMT

Slightly out of focus, but taken from the bank outside Nel's hide because I did not realise that the hides did not open until 8:30 am! Taken on 6th May 2013 at about 7:30 am.

Black-tailed Godwit

muddywalters — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 20:56:38 GMT

Black-tailed Godwit taken from the screen outside Sandgrounders hide. 02/08/12

Little Grebe silhouette

johnniew — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:23:22 GMT

A more artistic shot of the bird around on Sun. 7th Oct.

Little Grebe

johnniew — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 14:20:27 GMT

Taken Sunday 7th Oct. It required a fair bit of patience but worth it , I think.

Bio Blitz Bat Walk

oakley78 — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 15:48:56 GMT

From the Bio Blitz weekend at Marshside

Angel of the North West

muddywalters — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:14:31 GMT

A Black-tailed Godwit drops in. Taken from Sandgrounders hide.

Over my head

muddywalters — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:10:09 GMT

As I stood outside Sandgrounders hide around 7pm, this Little Egret flew over my head in the warm evening sunshine.

Higher Ground

muddywalters — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:20:05 GMT

15/05/12 Seen from Nel's Hide, the island to the right stayed above the rising water level and one pair of Avocets have at least two chicks.

Settle down now

muddywalters — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:15:53 GMT

15/05/12 Turning the eggs before settling down for its shift, having just relieved its partner. Let's hope the eggs are still viable after the rise in water levels.

Perseverance

muddywalters — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:10:08 GMT

15/05/12 Two days later, after more wind and rain, the Avocets are still in attendance and partner change-overs were seen for all four pairs.

Warden of the Marsh

muddywalters — Fri, 18 May 2012 10:02:56 GMT

13/05/12 This Redshank appears to be shouting a flood warning to the Avocets. The view from Nel's Hide.

King Canute?

muddywalters — Fri, 18 May 2012 09:56:49 GMT

13/05/12 Taken from Nel's Hide, the waves are lapping at the nests of these Avocets. With more rain and wind forecast it's touch and go for these birds.

Teal

muddywalters — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:48:28 GMT

Male Teal in November sunshine. Taken from Nel's hide. 1/11/2011

Last rays.

muddywalters — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:39:35 GMT

A Shelduck basking in the warm rays of low angled November sunshine. Taken from Nel's hide 1/11/2011

Godwits Galore

Bob — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:38:49 GMT

Taken at Marshside on the 23/9/2011