Wally
@atwallbank.bsky.social
Birder (North Wales/North West) and amateur photographer (birds, aviation, motorsport)
Been a while since i've been out with the camera, so a walk around RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands was very welcome, then on to West Kirby for the Slav Grebe, that was always a little too distant.
Willow Emerald Damselfly at BMW and a rather handsome Turnstone from WKML
Willow Emerald Damselfly at BMW and a rather handsome Turnstone from WKML
September 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Been a while since i've been out with the camera, so a walk around RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands was very welcome, then on to West Kirby for the Slav Grebe, that was always a little too distant.
Willow Emerald Damselfly at BMW and a rather handsome Turnstone from WKML
Willow Emerald Damselfly at BMW and a rather handsome Turnstone from WKML
Official Premier League app going down a storm on the Google play store.
iOS app works fine, Android . . . basically a link to the website that doesn't keep you logged in. Richest league in the world, can't produce an app that works
#premierleague #fantasyfootball
iOS app works fine, Android . . . basically a link to the website that doesn't keep you logged in. Richest league in the world, can't produce an app that works
#premierleague #fantasyfootball
September 13, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Official Premier League app going down a storm on the Google play store.
iOS app works fine, Android . . . basically a link to the website that doesn't keep you logged in. Richest league in the world, can't produce an app that works
#premierleague #fantasyfootball
iOS app works fine, Android . . . basically a link to the website that doesn't keep you logged in. Richest league in the world, can't produce an app that works
#premierleague #fantasyfootball
Most people would describe half of my back garden as a jungle. In the middle of a housing estate, surrounded by plastic lawns and paving that costs more than a small car, I have great finds like this guy.
July 10, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Most people would describe half of my back garden as a jungle. In the middle of a housing estate, surrounded by plastic lawns and paving that costs more than a small car, I have great finds like this guy.
This evenings setting sun
Pretty spectacular
Pretty spectacular
June 7, 2025 at 8:51 PM
This evenings setting sun
Pretty spectacular
Pretty spectacular
Castell Dinas Bran, Llangollen
Canon 90d, 55mm, iso100, f16, 1/50
Couldn't quite get low enough for the structure to break the skyline
Canon 90d, 55mm, iso100, f16, 1/50
Couldn't quite get low enough for the structure to break the skyline
June 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Castell Dinas Bran, Llangollen
Canon 90d, 55mm, iso100, f16, 1/50
Couldn't quite get low enough for the structure to break the skyline
Canon 90d, 55mm, iso100, f16, 1/50
Couldn't quite get low enough for the structure to break the skyline
Spotted Flycatcher @RSPB Arne this morning. One of three, plus Cuckoo, Tree Pipit and Dartford warbler
May 13, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Spotted Flycatcher @RSPB Arne this morning. One of three, plus Cuckoo, Tree Pipit and Dartford warbler
Spoonbill collecting nesting material.
April 27, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Spoonbill collecting nesting material.
Got to change my fantasy football team name now, took a few more seasons than I hoped 🤣
Back on our perch! ⚽️🏆🦅
When I went to my first match in 1993 I couldn't see when we'd win it again. Well and truly ended that 30 year nightmare!
ARNE SLOT, NAH NAH, NAH NAH NAH!!!!!!!!!
Back on our perch! ⚽️🏆🦅
When I went to my first match in 1993 I couldn't see when we'd win it again. Well and truly ended that 30 year nightmare!
ARNE SLOT, NAH NAH, NAH NAH NAH!!!!!!!!!
April 27, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Got to change my fantasy football team name now, took a few more seasons than I hoped 🤣
Back on our perch! ⚽️🏆🦅
When I went to my first match in 1993 I couldn't see when we'd win it again. Well and truly ended that 30 year nightmare!
ARNE SLOT, NAH NAH, NAH NAH NAH!!!!!!!!!
Back on our perch! ⚽️🏆🦅
When I went to my first match in 1993 I couldn't see when we'd win it again. Well and truly ended that 30 year nightmare!
ARNE SLOT, NAH NAH, NAH NAH NAH!!!!!!!!!
Eurofighter Typhoon 'Low' level through the Mach loop today
Great pass, although not landlocked
Great pass, although not landlocked
April 3, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Eurofighter Typhoon 'Low' level through the Mach loop today
Great pass, although not landlocked
Great pass, although not landlocked
Spotted Redshank, Common Greenshank and Common Redshank on the Dee this afternoon
#walesbirding
#walesbirding
March 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Spotted Redshank, Common Greenshank and Common Redshank on the Dee this afternoon
#walesbirding
#walesbirding
Black Redstart at the copper mines, Gt Orme, Llandudno.
Another visit for this very confiding male Black Redstart. It must be the most photographed bird in Wales this year.
He came looking for meal worms a few times, when he realised I didn't have any, he stopped posing for pictures!
#birdingwales
Another visit for this very confiding male Black Redstart. It must be the most photographed bird in Wales this year.
He came looking for meal worms a few times, when he realised I didn't have any, he stopped posing for pictures!
#birdingwales
March 9, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Black Redstart at the copper mines, Gt Orme, Llandudno.
Another visit for this very confiding male Black Redstart. It must be the most photographed bird in Wales this year.
He came looking for meal worms a few times, when he realised I didn't have any, he stopped posing for pictures!
#birdingwales
Another visit for this very confiding male Black Redstart. It must be the most photographed bird in Wales this year.
He came looking for meal worms a few times, when he realised I didn't have any, he stopped posing for pictures!
#birdingwales
The long staying Red-necked Grebe at RSPB Valley Wetlands, Ynys Mon.
Lovely day, with some long awaited weekend sunshine.
After an hour or so it did the decent thing and passed a bit closer than sticking to the far bank.
Only my second ever, and both at Valley Wetlands!
#birdingwales
Lovely day, with some long awaited weekend sunshine.
After an hour or so it did the decent thing and passed a bit closer than sticking to the far bank.
Only my second ever, and both at Valley Wetlands!
#birdingwales
March 9, 2025 at 10:38 PM
The long staying Red-necked Grebe at RSPB Valley Wetlands, Ynys Mon.
Lovely day, with some long awaited weekend sunshine.
After an hour or so it did the decent thing and passed a bit closer than sticking to the far bank.
Only my second ever, and both at Valley Wetlands!
#birdingwales
Lovely day, with some long awaited weekend sunshine.
After an hour or so it did the decent thing and passed a bit closer than sticking to the far bank.
Only my second ever, and both at Valley Wetlands!
#birdingwales
Kingfisher, one of three, at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands today
March 2, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Kingfisher, one of three, at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands today
Male Black Redstart on the Great Orme, Llandudno last week
First time photographing this species in the sunshine, and first ever Male for me.
Fantastic looking bird.
First time photographing this species in the sunshine, and first ever Male for me.
Fantastic looking bird.
January 24, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Male Black Redstart on the Great Orme, Llandudno last week
First time photographing this species in the sunshine, and first ever Male for me.
Fantastic looking bird.
First time photographing this species in the sunshine, and first ever Male for me.
Fantastic looking bird.
Quick mid-morning trip to Foryd Harbour, Rhyl, to catch-up with the Snow Bunting. Great to get some different shots of it sitting on the fence and the concrete path.
Four Goosander by the Foryd bridge were an early year tick, took until October last year.
#birdingwales
Four Goosander by the Foryd bridge were an early year tick, took until October last year.
#birdingwales
January 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Quick mid-morning trip to Foryd Harbour, Rhyl, to catch-up with the Snow Bunting. Great to get some different shots of it sitting on the fence and the concrete path.
Four Goosander by the Foryd bridge were an early year tick, took until October last year.
#birdingwales
Four Goosander by the Foryd bridge were an early year tick, took until October last year.
#birdingwales
Introduce yourself in four video games
November 17, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Introduce yourself in four video games
Here's a Firecrest with a bit of lunch
North Wales, UK
North Wales, UK
November 17, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Here's a Firecrest with a bit of lunch
North Wales, UK
North Wales, UK
A few more of the Red-Breasted Flycatcher from the Great Orme on Sunday
Great find by Pete A
#ukbirding #birds
Great find by Pete A
#ukbirding #birds
November 5, 2024 at 6:56 PM
A few more of the Red-Breasted Flycatcher from the Great Orme on Sunday
Great find by Pete A
#ukbirding #birds
Great find by Pete A
#ukbirding #birds
Male Red-Breasted Flycatcher on the Great Orme, Llandudno today. Lifer and bird number 203 for the year. Didn't have my camera, so agonising 45 minute diversion home, but the bird did the decent thing and stayed. Doing exactly what it says on the tin, and flycatching constantly. #ukbirding
November 3, 2024 at 6:12 PM
Male Red-Breasted Flycatcher on the Great Orme, Llandudno today. Lifer and bird number 203 for the year. Didn't have my camera, so agonising 45 minute diversion home, but the bird did the decent thing and stayed. Doing exactly what it says on the tin, and flycatching constantly. #ukbirding
Two trips to RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, and two trips to the nearby cyclepath, both having Yellow-Browed Warbler this week. 4 dips. Missed one by 20 minutes on Tuesday.
At least the light was good yesterday, and this Black-Tailed Godwit came close enough for some pictures.
At least the light was good yesterday, and this Black-Tailed Godwit came close enough for some pictures.
October 13, 2024 at 8:01 PM
Two trips to RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, and two trips to the nearby cyclepath, both having Yellow-Browed Warbler this week. 4 dips. Missed one by 20 minutes on Tuesday.
At least the light was good yesterday, and this Black-Tailed Godwit came close enough for some pictures.
At least the light was good yesterday, and this Black-Tailed Godwit came close enough for some pictures.
20 years it's taken me to see a Wryneck, not disappointed.
Wryneck @ Cemlyn, Anglesey this evening
Wryneck @ Cemlyn, Anglesey this evening
September 17, 2024 at 10:16 PM
20 years it's taken me to see a Wryneck, not disappointed.
Wryneck @ Cemlyn, Anglesey this evening
Wryneck @ Cemlyn, Anglesey this evening
BOC of the Wilson's Phalarope at RSPB Marshside this evening. Bird 189 for 2024.
Didn't come as close as it could, but what a star, great views of it feeding, pretty much constantly.
Didn't come as close as it could, but what a star, great views of it feeding, pretty much constantly.
September 6, 2024 at 10:09 PM
BOC of the Wilson's Phalarope at RSPB Marshside this evening. Bird 189 for 2024.
Didn't come as close as it could, but what a star, great views of it feeding, pretty much constantly.
Didn't come as close as it could, but what a star, great views of it feeding, pretty much constantly.