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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.

Coffee at the Floral Pavilion, then a wander around #NewBrighton #Wirral

Train Landscape voted favourite UK railway painting. BBC News - Train window view voted most-loved UK railway art www.bbc.com/news/arti…

Revisited my avatar photo yesterday in #Liverpool

A seagull perches on the head of a statue in front of a tall radio tower that reads "RADIO CITY 96.7".

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.