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Shag - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Shag again

There are two species of Cormorant found in the UK, the Common Cormorant and the Shag. This is a Shag. If you’re …

Rock Pipit - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Rock on concrete

There’s a Rock Pipit on Brixham Breakwater. I love seeing them here, as they skit along the top of the breakwater, looping …

Mediterranean Gull - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Waiting for the change

I can’t wait to see some Mediterranean Gulls in breeding plumage. Until then, I’ll just have to appreciate how handsome they are …

Great Northern Diver - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Drip

It’s always a delight to see a Great Northern Diver in Brixham harbour. What I’d really like to see is one of …

Mediterranean Gull - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Mediterranean Gull flypast

I love it when birds spot me as they fly past, and then give me a decent stare. They’re curious creatures, aren’t …

Shag - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Green-eyed Shag

The beautiful eyes of this Shag are like emeralds glinting in this bright sunshine. The natural world is more precious than anything …

Purple Sandpiper - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

6 Pipers piping

There are meant to be eleven pipers piping around this time of year, but there were only six at Brixham Breakwater. They’re …