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Redshanks

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

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 …

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

Watery Pleeps

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

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

The warden of the marshes

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, …

Westray - The Hall of Einar

The pool

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

Redshank at the Peedie Sea - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Redshanks at the Peedie Sea

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. …

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

Greenshanks and Redshanks

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

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

Redshanks

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