Leighton Moss, LancashireA ‘show’ reserve. Lots of outstanding wildlife, particularly birds but also the best grade of paths, visitor facilities, events.At almost the first bend, we could hear the scarce Lesser Whitethroat. The ground in many places was covereed with willow seed and willow catkins.Of course the best hides, with great views of the scrapes and birds on them.Gibraltar Farm, SilverdaleGibraltar Farm, SilverdaleMorecambe BayMorecambe Bay cliffsJenny Brown’s PointMorecambe Bay, receding tide and black-tailed godwits.RSPB Morecambe Bay. Access declined. We walked.Mostly black-headed gulls, but….Unmistakeable avocets!Morecambe Bay at Hest. Natural limestone cliffs beyond.The stuff we take. Large printer belonging to Skye and Lochalsh Orchestra to deliver to Middlewich, Cheshire., along with toner and cables. We were so glad to get rid of it!Blaze Farm Peak National Park en route to Sheffield.Blaze Farm. Good ice creams.Off for a walk with friends and Nic’s brotherRetrospect on RedmiresStanage Pole, a 4m pole on the moor, inscriptions on the footingStanage Pole date carvings.The road from Stanage Pole to the EdgeStanage EdgeLunch stop in the lee of the Edge, Win Hill beyondThe Head Stone, a detour on the way back to Redmires.Ecclesall Woods, picnicSweet chestnutOak, ash and sweet chestnut in Ecclesall WoodsThe Woodland Discovery Centre, Ecclesall Woods, SheffieldFox Hagg Farm, Rivelin, SheffieldEvening Walk near Fox HaggEvening walk , RivelinPotteric Carr Yorkshire Wildlife Trust scrapes with cows, mute swan (left) and great white egret (right)Drifts of willow seedPotteric Carr, hemmed in by motorway, roads, railways and DoncasterUsing the Merlin app to identify birdsong.
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