Whooper Swans are now heading north. This group take a rest for an hour off the Cumbrian coast and let the flood tide take them closer to Scotland.

Poggies on for winter paddling...
But worth to get out.

Picked this up thinking it a watercolour but it turned out to be an embroidery c.1932. Given a new lease of life - we love it.
Low cost high value.

Monitoring farmland birds in winter last week. Good numbers of Yellowhammer, Reed Bunting and Tree Sparrow, Snipe, Grey Partridge and this delightful high rise House Sparrow residence at Red Hall Farm.

The Cormorants of One Tree Island.

In his book “One Pair Of Eyes” he only makes reference to his ‘paintings and drawings’.

High tide roost when the beach is cut off and these Curlew snooze and blend so well.

Summer days on a post-industrial beach. Therapeutic down time.

I don't think you can get spare parts now!

(Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens)