Redshanks

Redshank – lover of good clean mud

The Redshank, Tringa totanus, is a Eurasian wader. It’s classified as part of a large family called Scolopacidae. It’s related to the sandpipers, …

I love getting a close view of a Redshank. They’re such expert alarm-callers that they were refereed to as ‘the Warden of …

Westray truly is the land of a million stabs. That’s what the wooden fence posts are called here. They’re perfect perching posts …

There’s a Watery Pleeps overhead. At least that’s what an Orcadian would call it. South it would be a Redshank and internationally …

There’s a flypast at Knott End-on-Sea and this Redshank is one of three heading down the estuary. I love to see them, …

There’s a rock pool fed with fresh water fram a tiny waterfall on the west coast of Westray. I love how green …

There’s a Redshank on the rocks. I don’t think it wants to fly away. That would mean getting its leg out and …

It’s only a few minutes after dawn and there’s a Redshank on the Peedie Sea. I can’t quite believe it’s being quiet. …

Redshanks declined by 38% from 1995 to 2015.

Good weather is in short supply in February. A bright day is a rarity, so after a view of clear blue sky …

Redshanks must be one of the most annoying birds for British birdwatchers. They are beautiful, active, entertaining to watch and have great …