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Pale-bellied Brent geese on the West Kirby Marine Lake this afternoon, plus a more general view across the estuary with a few sunbeams poking optimistically through the cloud.
Tempted though timing is awkward. clatterbridgecharity.org/events/gl…
Uploaded my January sketch for the Bradford City of Culture initiative. Hopefully it won’t get displayed online but it’s been a fun challenge. Looking forward to February’s subject.
Giving Qobuz a go as part of a change of online subscriptions. Belatedly listened to Keith Jarrett’s Köln Concert and then a bit of Miles Davis. Thus far a happy camper.
Currently watching Official Secrets on the BBC iPlayer. Amused to see the beach at Thurstaston feature around 1hr 11 min as the DPP and defence lawyer stroll along the beach. 🎥 #Wirral
Watched and enjoyed the long and enigmatic Trenque Lauquen on MUBI. 🎥
Decent perambulation this morning and nice to see a handsome visitor at the mere. One tree down en route after yesterday’s storm.
A haunting anthem by London Grammar from a few years ago. youtu.be/nLVzyoNAT…
Watched Threads. Powerful stuff but very bleak. 🎥
Coffee with a view this morning at Thurstaston after very gentle perambulation. #Wirral
Slightly damp stroll this morning. About 16 ducks. Sadly one of last summer’s moorhen brood has acquired a badly damaged foot though still mobile and feeding. Three of the original four have survived to date. There’s also a duck with a longstanding limp so it’s not necessarily a portent.
Chilly morning stroll. Something like 18 ducks on the mere which isn’t necessarily good. Wonder where the extras came from and whether they’ll stay.
Having enjoyed watching the Spine Race I decided to sponsor by donating to Lucy Gossage’s JustGiving fundraiser in aid of her exceptionally worthy charity Move Against Cancer (Lucy won the women’s race). She’s still just shy of £20,000 which is a nice round number so do give if you can. www.justgiving.com/page/lucy…
Decent perambulation this morning. 15 ducks on the mere, presumably inc 3 visitors. Plenty of birdsong, couple of Merlin scans from yesterday attached.
Haven’t seen too much fpv of the Spine Race but this gives a superb highlight summary of the first 35 miles from a disappointed dnf. Still amazing and no, I’m not tempted 😉 youtu.be/r-yJ4RjNw…
Local list of heritage assets for #Wirral bsky.app/profile/w…
More great coverage of the Spine Race. Wonderful scenery, epic performances and some deep personal insights. youtu.be/7gTocqj3V…
RIP Denis Law. One of my childhood heroes, I was fortunate to have met him, albeit briefly, in January 1970.
Not that I have much by way of talent but coincidentally I was thinking of sketching some OpenSim history builds. As part of a new campaign, David Hockney is encouraging the nation to get drawing - The Art Newspaper - International art news and events www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/01/1…
One of those days with a particularly lovely light at #NessGardens yesterday.
A little slippy underfoot so just a gentle perambulation this morning. Still some ice on the mere. Duck numbers back to normal.