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Yesterday in #NewBrighton

A row of historic buildings with ornate architecture is set against a backdrop of dramatic clouds, with parked cars in the foreground.

Coffee at Tanskey’s. I note that the cat stickers have reached #WestKirby. Closest I’ll get to #caturday.

A view of a waterfront with a "DISABLED" parking space seen through a window.A street sign for Sandy Lane in Wirral is displayed in front of a wooden and brick fence.

Suspiciously large numbers of union flags attached to street lights on outskirts (but not inside) Cheshire Oaks. Someone’s been busy. #Wirral

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Sunny day with only a gentle breeze so nice reflections on the mere at #Royden

A serene lake surrounded by lush trees reflects the vibrant greenery and clear blue sky, with a wooden platform in the foreground.A peaceful pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with lily pads floating on the water's surface.

Pleasant walk along the #KC3P at #Thurstaston. Large numbers of egrets in the estuary and in their tree roost. Tinkers Dell has acquired a memorial bench with a splendid view.

A serene rural landscape with a field, distant trees, and a flock of birds roosting.A wooden bench is situated along a dirt path surrounded by greenery and shrubs.A narrow path with wooden railings leads down through greenery to a sandy beach overlooking a tranquil sea.

Godwits, loads of ‘em!

View of field with hedge in foreground, trees and bushes in the distance and thousands of waders next to a small pond.A large flock of birds is gathered on a grassy area near a pond, surrounded by trees and shrubs.

Railway 200 has been a somewhat subliminal event for me thus far but nice to see the House of Commons Library chipping in.

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This morning’s observations: a wavy path carved by recent rainfall, a heron in stealth mode and a weirdly opalescent sea in the far distance. Dodged most of the precipitation again.

A narrow, winding dirt path cuts through a forest floor covered with fallen leaves and surrounded by tall trees.A tranquil pond features clusters of lily pads with a heron resting on one of them.A dirt path runs alongside a cornfield bordered by a wooden fence, surrounded by trees with wind turbines visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Quick peep at the Caldy Wildfowl Collection this morning, mostly greylag and barnacle geese. Then onto Royden for coffee in the courtyard cafe accompanied by a gentle drizzle.

A flock of birds is gathered on a grassy area near a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.A forest path, bordered by trees and scattered with fallen leaves, stretches into the distance.

Fast walk around #Royden interspersed with occasional attempts at chi-running.

A tranquil pond surrounded by lush greenery and lily pads under a partly cloudy sky.

I appreciate it’s choking the heather and probably drought-enhanced but the bracken is looking pretty at #Royden just now

A scenic outdoor landscape features a dirt path winding through autumn-colored trees and bushes, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

If you “parked” your boat at #Heswall Shore and meant to come back to it sometime, the clock is well and truly ticking.

Several weathered boats are situated on grassy terrain under a cloudy sky.Several boats are stored on trailers in a muddy outdoor area with a cloudy sky overhead.A notice for the removal of an abandoned item, specifically a boat trailer, is attached to a rusty pole.

Gentle walk around #Royden again, fortuitously dodging a brief downpour while in Benty’s where the apple and fudge scones were sampled (rude not to).

A clock tower rises amidst a lush landscape of trees.A grassy field with purple heather and wooden fencing is surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

Managed to dodge the rain at #PortSunlight. Pleasant stroll, coffee at Hulme Hall, Jim Moir’s Birds at the Lady Lever, quick visit to the garden centre and then home for lunch.

A crochet decoration featuring various small knitted animals is placed on a postbox with a monument and trees in the background.A stone sundial with Roman numerals and intricate carvings is set into an arched structure.

A little damp this morning after a passing shower but quickly dried out in the warm breeze.

A calm body of water stretches towards the horizon under a cloudy sky, with a distant shoreline visible on the left.

Early morning wander around #Royden.

A serene forest scene features numerous trees surrounded by a blanket of fallen leaves.A wooded area with trees, scattered leaves on the ground, and sunlight filtering through the branches.

Cormorant a bit of a fixture lately #crapNaturePhotography

Only flag I saw this morning was Everton’s. Is there a game on?

View from Grange Hill #WestKirby looking towards #NewBrighton. Hadn’t noticed the tree planting previously. Orchard or part of council initiative?

A landscape view shows a residential area with rooftops in the foreground and expansive fields stretching into the distance, dotted with trees and agricultural plots.

Glimpse of the #Beluga heading up the #WirralWay this morning #crapAirplanePhotography

A blurry image of the Beluga plane against a gray sky.

I have been to the podiatrist. I think this is some kind of milestone. All the other clients there were basically different versions of me.

Fascinating and in a more parochial sense reminiscent of the rise of Liverpool with the silting up of the Dee estuary blocking access to Chester. When Tides Built Cities: How Shifting Waters Shaped the Birth of Sumer www.anthropology.net/p/when-ti…

Small orchard by Gilroy Nature Reserve looking promising this year. #WestKirby #Wirral

A path winds through an orchard with apple trees full of fruit, accompanied by a wooden sign.A tree filled with numerous apples is set against a cloudy sky.A tree is laden with apples in a rural landscape under a cloudy sky.

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