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