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Noodling around in the Domesday Book. For example, Robert of Rhuddlan’s entry: opendomesday.org/name/robe…

Views from #WestKirby Marine Lake this morning underlining the slightly weird way the tide comes in. And a very distant view of a cormorant. #Wirral

A vast sandy beach with scattered rocks under a clear blue sky stretches towards distant hills.A calm beach scene with a red marker pole standing in the shallow waters and distant hills on the horizon.A calm body of water stretches toward the horizon under a blue sky with scattered clouds, featuring a solitary post in the water with a bird on it.

Views of the Mersey from #NewBrighton earlier today.

A coastal landscape with a sandy shore in the foreground and a city skyline in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.A coastal city skyline is viewed from across a wide expanse of water.

Walk this morning from #Thurstaston, along the #WirralWay, up through the Dungeon, along and down through #Heswall Dales, stopping for coffee at YOT (except it’s closed Tuesdays ๐Ÿ˜•) and then back along the KC3P.

A large, naturally formed rock "cave" is surrounded by green foliage and rocky terrain.A lone tree stands in a vast field with a distant view of hills and a cloudy sky.A narrow dirt path winds through a grassy landscape with scattered trees, leading toward a distant view of water and hills under a partly cloudy sky.A dirt path lined with a wooden fence runs through a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky.

Welsh coast looking singularly picturesque this morning. #Wirral

A wooden walkway extends over a stone path with a serene pond and rolling hills in the background.A person is paragliding above a grassy field while another person walks nearby.A grassy field with bushes overlooks a wide estuary, with hills and a cloudy sky in the background.

Delightful wander around RSPB Burton this morning.

A lush, green wetland landscape with tall grasses and a partly cloudy sky stretches into the distance.A narrow path winds through a lush green landscape lined with tall grass and purple wildflowers.A butterfly with pale wings is perched on a purple thistle flower surrounded by green foliage.Large, flat, beige mushrooms with wavy edges are growing on the side of a tree surrounded by green foliage.

New Brighton this afternoon. A nice place to chill.

A boardwalk by the water features a railing with a life preserver, and buildings can be seen across the waterfront.A waterfront area is visible with a series of large red cranes along a distant industrial port under a cloudy sky.A lighthouse stands on a sandy beach with an industrial port and cranes visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Benty’s in full-on strawberry mode today #wirral ๐Ÿ“

A rustic display featuring plants and a "benty farm tearooms" sign is adorned with red strawberry decorations and surrounded by wooden benches.

This afternoon I finally got a photo of the very flighty heron. It does its best to appear nonchalant as it crosses the road ahead of me before taking to the air and heading back in the direction of the mere (and ducklings). Fairly #crapNaturePhotography

Four ducks are foraging on a grassy area near some vegetation.A heron crosses a narrow road lined with lush green trees and grass under a blue sky with a few clouds.A heron is flying in front of dense green foliage.

It’s been a while since I last visited the cemetery mere. Trapped by an unexpected downpour, I spent some quality time with the ducks. Delighted to see three ducklings have survived thus far (zero last year) though the pesky heron is still around ๐Ÿฆ†

Three ducklings and their mum forage for food on a grassy and leafy ground.

Up early for a meander at #Thurstaston yet again. Field of barley (?) seems to be a magnet for skylarks. Hard to do justice to the sunbeams peeping through the clouds. Coffee at Flissy’s.

Sunbeams break through a cloudy sky over a vast, green field with a line of distant trees.A coastal landscape features a winding path alongside a grassy cliff overlooking a beach and the sea under a cloudy sky.Sunlight breaks through a cloudy sky over a vast, green field with a line of trees in the distance.Two coots are swimming on a peaceful pond surrounded by tall grasses and reeds.

Memo to self: visit Leasowe Lighthouse during an Open Day this year (assuming the old knees are up to the 130 steps).

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A solitary lighthouse stands on a grassy landscape under a cloudy sky, with a path and wooden fence leading towards it.A tall, weathered lighthouse stands on a grassy area under a cloudy sky.

Early clifftop walk to #Heswall Field via Tinker’s Dell making the most of a gentle sea breeze. Intriguing info board by #Thurstaston Visitors Centre fast becoming of largely historical interest itself.

A wooden pathway with fencing leads down to a vast, empty beach with a view of the distant shoreline under a clear blue sky.A lush, green meadow with scattered yellow wildflowers stretches towards rolling hills and a solitary tree beneath a clear blue sky.A faded informational sign displays text and images related to the lime kiln industry, sculpture, and wildlife legacy, with a shadow cast over it.

Morning spent zipping along the M53 chortling to #hmhb’s latest and pondering the magnificence of the northbound hard shoulder. #OblongOfDreams

Kicked a ball for the first time in far too long.

A yellow soccer ball with black and silver accents rests on a gravel surface.

A few more photos from yesterday’s walk. #Thurstaston #Heswall

A sandy beach with a curved coastline and grassy cliffs is dotted with people walking along the shore under a partly cloudy sky.A sailboat is stranded on a muddy coastline with distant hills visible under a partly cloudy sky.A lush green field of tall grass stretches towards a distant landscape of rolling hills and scattered houses.A lush green field dotted with yellow flowers is bordered by dense shrubs and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Swallows were busy feeding juveniles perched on barbed wire on the perimeter of #Heswall sewage works down on the Dee estuary. Fun to watch. #Wirral

A lone bird is barely visible amidst tall grasses under a blue, cloudy sky.A bird is flying above tall, dry grasses under a blue sky with scattered clouds.A bird is flying over a field of tall grass with a blue sky in the background.

#KnockKnockJoke

A wooden directional sign surrounded by greenery points towards a visitor centre, cliff top walk, and Wirral Way paths.

Flags? #rhetoricalQuestion

A signpost on a waterfront path directs towards the "King Charles III England Coast Path" against a backdrop of boats and a cloudy sky.A yacht club yard is filled with covered sailboats and a tall flagpole adorned with various nautical flags against a cloudy sky.

#Clouds at #WestKirby this morning.

A body of water with floating barriers is set against a backdrop of flags and vehicles on a paved area under a partly cloudy sky.A rocky shoreline leads to a vast, sandy beach under a cloudy sky.A narrow road flanked by a calm body of water on one side and a sandy beach on the other stretches into the distance under a cloudy sky.A shoreline with buildings in the background is set against a cloudy sky.

A few general views of the joyous splurge of plant life at #RSPBBurton

A serene landscape with lush green grass, a small body of water, and a blue sky dotted with fluffy clouds.A lush meadow filled with wildflowers and tall grasses stretches into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.A serene pond is surrounded by lush greenery and overhanging willow trees under a cloudy sky.

Lovely morning for a poddle around #RSPBBurton.

A pink water lily floats among green lily pads in a pond.A comma butterfly with folded wings is resting on a gravelly surface.Two ducks (shovellers) are perched in a calm, wooded pond with some branches and foliage in the foreground.A duck is swimming in a pond with several ducklings around her, surrounded by greenery.

Doesn’t look like the #Railway2000 train is visiting Liverpool or Manchester. Maybe saving it for 2030? railway200.co.uk/inspirati…

Nice idea. Exhibition train to celebrate #Railway200 news.railbusinessdaily.com/2025-tour…

#NewBrighton best known now perhaps for its street art and mermaids #Wirral

A mural on a building wall depicts a person diving into water, surrounded by bubbles, with the text "Neptune Hotel."A colorful building with a mural of various shapes covers its exterior, situated on a corner with shops and parked cars nearby.A street mural on a building features portraits of four individuals under the title "The Mysterines" above a beauty bar named "Vanity."A mermaid statue with a blue tail sits on a rock in an urban street setting.