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Vivienne Westwood exhibit at the Walker and a reminder that the #Liverpool Biennial is on progress. www.biennial.com

A museum display features mannequins dressed in historical clothing, enclosed in a glass case with informative placards.Mannequins dressed in various outfits are displayed inside a glass case in a well-lit exhibition space.Mannequins dressed in various vintage outfits are displayed in a glass case at an exhibit.A banner for the Liverpool Biennial 2023, titled "BEDROCK," is displayed between ornate columns on a wall.

Reminder that some early railway carriages used levitation instead of wheels.

An illustration of an early steam locomotive with text referring to Mr. Stephenson.

Ohai! Yes, it’s the coffee place in the Walker Art Gallery again.

A classical marble statue of a male figure stands in a gallery setting, surrounded by a plaque and carts.

Stalls being setup in Coronation Gardens #WestKirbyLive

News to me but article in the Wirral Globe suggests Wirral inspired the sci-fi output of Jules Verne. Supporting website has a number of articles. Not in a position to judge but interesting historical context anyway. julesverneandtheheroesofbirkenhead.co.uk

Very pleasant walk around Dibbinsdale this morning. #Wirral

A group of ducks is resting on a log surrounded by a lush, green pond and overhanging trees.A serene forest scene with a path leading alongside a calm pond surrounded by lush green trees.A lush, green forest setting features two arched, moss-covered brick tunnels over a tranquil, reflective waterway.A brick-lined tunnel features a narrow path and a stream of water running alongside it.

#CrapNaturePhotography today at RSPB Burton. Cafe now open five days a week, closed Weds and Thurs. Huzzah! Something about this place in general that is wonderfully destressing.

An egret stands by the edge of a wetland surrounded by tall grasses, with an industrial facility in the background.Adult avocet and adjacent chick on small island in marshy landscape with industrial facility in background Large wing, probably of spoonbill, seen against dense treeline A robin is perched on the back of a wooden chair with a scenic lakeside background.

It all kicks off this weekend. Bikeathon on Sunday but first West Kirby Music Festival on Saturday with afaict 42 acts across 10 venues. Apart from posters at some of the venues I haven’t seen much by way of publicity but the denizens of local pubs, bars and coffee shops will doubtless be entertained. More info I suspect at Coronation Gardens on the day. In aid of Maggie’s cancer charity which has a centre at Clatterbridge. #Wirral #WestKirby www.westkirbylive.co.uk

No sign of the four ducklings this morning. Probably still have a fledgling moorhen going by the odd peep from the undergrowth ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

A heron is perched among lush lily pads in front of dense green foliage.

Cemetery mere this afternoon.

A lush pond is covered with green lily pads and a small bird is visible among the foliage.A duck is swimming in a pond with four ducklings surrounded by rippling water and green foliage.

Walk this morning around the Marine Lake, up to Cubbins Green, then back down the Wirral Way to Ashton Park. #WestKirby #Wirral

A coastal landscape features a row of houses and wind turbines in the background, with a sandy foreground under a partly cloudy sky.A tractor operates on a vast, sandy stretch with an island visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.A grassy coastal path featuring an informational sign overlooks a sandy beach and a blue sky dotted with clouds.A stone bridge arches over a pathway surrounded by lush green trees.

Early morning stroll around #PortSunlight #Wirral

A stone archway leads to a pathway surrounded by lush greenery, with a monument visible in the distance.A large stone war memorial with statues and engraved panels stands surrounded by steps and trees under a cloudy sky.A neoclassical building stands amidst lush green lawns and trees on a cloudy day.A gallery features a collection of large framed paintings hung on beige walls, with displays and decorative urns on the floor.

Late afternoon stroll around Birkenhead Park. #Wirral

A gated entrance to a park is adorned with event banners and flanked by stone pillars.A serene lake is surrounded by lush green trees and reflections on the water.A group of ducks swim along the edge of a pond surrounded by lush greenery and a stone-lined shore.A mosaic floor with bird and fish designs is surrounded by columns in an open pavilion overlooking greenery.

Little Eye vs Anglesey this morning. #SmallOrFarAway

A wide expanse of sandy beach with small pools of water and a distant group of people standing on a rocky outcrop under a cloudy sky.

Visit to Royden and Frankby cemetery this afternoon. #Wirral

Two ducks swim in a pond with visible reflections, accompanied by a duckling and moorhen in the background.Pink flowering bushes are reflected in a calm pond surrounded by lush green trees.Two adult geese and a gosling swim together in a reflective body of water surrounded by greenery.Two birds moorhens, one a fledgling, are near a tree branch over the water.

Walk along the front between Hoylake and Meols, returning via the dunes and a coffee stop at Dovepoint.

A gravel path surrounded by greenery leads towards a cloudy horizon by the sea.Several benches line a grassy path overlooking a sandy beach and a distant industrial skyline under a cloudy sky.A scenic landscape features grassy dunes under a cloudy blue sky.A cup of coffee sits on a colorful picnic table overlooking a seaside view with a bench and a cloudy sky in the background.

Slightly circuitous walk this morning, checking out Six Acres (not much there), partway up Telegraph Hill, then FP15 into Caldy for a gawp, then onto the Wirral Way to the Whistle Stop at Thurstaston for coffee. Model of #WestKirby Joint Station in the Visitors Centre.

A lush green landscape frames a view of a calm body of water under a cloudy sky.A traditional church with a tall spire is surrounded by greenery, with a grassy field and a few vehicles in the foreground.A gravel path passes beneath a brick arch bridge flanked by green foliage, with direction signs and a noticeboard nearby.A model train is traveling past a station with buildings and a grassy landscape.

Cormorant perch in use off the #WestKirby Marine Lake this morning. #crapNaturePhotography

A bird is perched on a red pole protruding from a body of water with a distant shoreline visible.

Play Spot the Juvenile Robin (?). Something of a fixture on Echo Lane lately.

Puddles, actual standing water. It’s been a while…

Slightly dismal morning brightened by the sighting of a small flock of egrets by the Marine Lake.

A seagull stands on rocks by the shore with the beach and ocean in the background.Several white birds are standing on a sandy shoreline with a distant view of hills and water in the background.

Thoughts are with those affected by yesterday’s tragic events on Water Street. #YNWA

doh, the website for the West Kirby Music Festival on 7th June is www.westkirbylive.co.uk

Solitary fledgling moorhen with parent this afternoon at the mere. Other parent still on nest so possibly more to come (managed four last year).

A lush water scene showcases green lily pads with vibrant yellow flowers and a bird and its offspring perched among them.

Very blustery on the prom this morning so mooched down Banks Road instead. Signs for West Kirby Live music festival but website doesn’t seem active despite date of June 7th when announced in March. Also in June an open studio arts fest across Wirral. In other news the bijou bookshop is apparently moving and expanding soon. #WestKirby