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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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Early morning walk from car park at Riverbank Road to Banks Road (and yes, YOT) and back. Curious about the official-looking building adjacent to the car park. Apparently built post-war as the Margaret Beavan Memorial Childrens Home. Now flats I assume. www.instagram.com/p/DHmG4Sv…

A coastal landscape features grassy fields stretching toward distant hills, bordered by a blue metal railing.A large brick house with multiple chimneys is partially obscured by tall green hedges under a clear blue sky.A grassy landscape with a distant waterway and a lifebuoy attached to a wooden post under a clear blue sky.A vast, golden field stretches towards a distant horizon of hills under a clear blue sky, with trees framing the scene.

Thor’s Stone or Rock at #Thurstaston this morning. Returned to Royden hoping for some shelter in the event of rain (which largely failed to materialize). The supposed Viking association apparently dates to Liverpool architect and historian JA Picton in Victorian times.

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A sandy path leads to a rocky area surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a cloudy sky.

Early morning wander around #Royden, coffee and a blackcurrant scone at Benty’s, then a quick peek into the walled garden where, yes, we found a couple of errant gnomes.

A potted plant in a garden features a sign with the word "MISSING!" and an illustration of a garden gnome.A lush garden features dense foliage, a pathway, and a distant structure surrounded by sunlight filtering through the trees.A small shrub is growing in a square cutout in a concrete sidewalk.A small gnome figurine is nestled in a blue pot with plants.

Walk along #Hoylake prom this morning. A little murky post-shower but clearing by the time we finished prior to the heat kicking in. Don’t know Hoylake that well but possible sand accretion in places albeit presumably some (most?) only temporary.

A paved promenade with metal railing runs alongside a beach with patches of sand and sparse vegetation, stretching into the distance under a cloudy sky.A vast, sandy beach with patches of grass and shallow water extends into a cloudy sky.

The Marine Lake #WestKirby this morning. Post #StormFloris there is erosion of the external sandbank and the internal sand has formed a bar underwater.

An asphalt path extends into the distance under a clear blue sky with a landing stage and wide concrete slipway in the foreground.Aa asphalt path extends into a body of water under a blue sky, with a "No Entry" sign visible.A rocky shoreline leads to a vast, flat beach with tidal patterns under a cloudy sky and a distant warning sign.A closeup of an asphalt path which meets murky water with a gentle wave pattern and a narrow sandbar..

What a difference a day makes, plus #Heswall Field still resolutely purple.

A path winds through a golden field next to the ocean under a cloudy sky.A golden wheat field is bordered by a dirt path under a clear blue sky near the coastline.A field of purple wildflowers stretches towards a backdrop of green trees and a distant tower.

Coffee at the courtyard cafe in #Royden this morning. Quiet generally apart from the occasional dog-walker. #Wirral

A rustic outdoor seating area features black tables and chairs, surrounded by an old brick building with a small tower and a wooden gazebo adorned with colorful bunting.A dirt path surrounded by dense green trees stretches into the distance.

Sand movements post #StormFloris at Marine Lake #WestKirby

Edge of the marine lake with sandy edge under a partly cloudy sky. A narrow path flanked by a calm body of water on one side and a sandy beach on the other extends into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.A vast sandy beach stretches into the distance under a partly cloudy sky, with large rocks in the foreground.

Hmm, pretty sure Church Farm at #Thurstaston has closed.

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