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Wander around a very quiet Ness, coffee at Burton Manor cafe and then a quick visit to RSPB Burton where the cafe is now open every day apparently.

A charming brick house with tall chimneys is surrounded by lush greenery and ornamental grasses under a cloudy sky.A narrow, wood chip path winds through a vibrant garden filled with tall plants and flowers under a partly cloudy sky.A gravel path winds through a garden with various plants and flowers under a cloudy sky.A lush, vibrant garden is filled with diverse plants and trees, featuring a stone column and a small gravel pathway.

Can report that the corn is no longer high and the view has therefore improved.

A dirt path runs alongside a wooden fence with foliage, overlooking a field of stubble and distant landscape under a cloudy sky.

A damp Port Sunlight this morning. Amused to see the “Please do not touch” sign on Gibson’s Pandora in the Lady Lever. Bemused by the presence of only six stars on the Blessed Damozel (poem had seven). Coffee at Hulme Hall and a quick breeze through the garden centre without buying anything.

A spacious, well-lit gallery features wooden benches, sculptures, and classical paintings lining the walls.A classical marble statue depicts a draped figure holding an object, standing gracefully on a pedestal.A richly framed artwork depicts a woman with red hair and green drapery surrounded by floral elements, alongside other figures, in a classical style.

Yesterday in #NewBrighton

A row of historic buildings with ornate architecture is set against a backdrop of dramatic clouds, with parked cars in the foreground.

Coffee at Tanskey’s. I note that the cat stickers have reached #WestKirby. Closest I’ll get to #caturday.

A view of a waterfront with a "DISABLED" parking space seen through a window.A street sign for Sandy Lane in Wirral is displayed in front of a wooden and brick fence.

Suspiciously large numbers of union flags attached to street lights on outskirts (but not inside) Cheshire Oaks. Someone’s been busy. #Wirral

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Sunny day with only a gentle breeze so nice reflections on the mere at #Royden

A serene lake surrounded by lush trees reflects the vibrant greenery and clear blue sky, with a wooden platform in the foreground.A peaceful pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with lily pads floating on the water's surface.

Pleasant walk along the #KC3P at #Thurstaston. Large numbers of egrets in the estuary and in their tree roost. Tinkers Dell has acquired a memorial bench with a splendid view.

A serene rural landscape with a field, distant trees, and a flock of birds roosting.A wooden bench is situated along a dirt path surrounded by greenery and shrubs.A narrow path with wooden railings leads down through greenery to a sandy beach overlooking a tranquil sea.

Godwits, loads of ‘em!

View of field with hedge in foreground, trees and bushes in the distance and thousands of waders next to a small pond.A large flock of birds is gathered on a grassy area near a pond, surrounded by trees and shrubs.

Railway 200 has been a somewhat subliminal event for me thus far but nice to see the House of Commons Library chipping in.

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This morning’s observations: a wavy path carved by recent rainfall, a heron in stealth mode and a weirdly opalescent sea in the far distance. Dodged most of the precipitation again.

A narrow, winding dirt path cuts through a forest floor covered with fallen leaves and surrounded by tall trees.A tranquil pond features clusters of lily pads with a heron resting on one of them.A dirt path runs alongside a cornfield bordered by a wooden fence, surrounded by trees with wind turbines visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.

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.