Seaton Wetlands

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, …

Have I mentioned that I love Black-Tailed Godwits before? Well, yes I have. And with good reason. What I must do now …

This Black-Tailed Godwit is giving me strong muckymouth pie vibes. As a child I loved muckymouth pie. It’s a pastry-encased treat filled …

I love a landing shot. This Black-Tailed Godwit was just about to touchdown in the shallow water at Seaton Wetlands. It looks …

The Black-Tailed Godwits at Seaton Wetlands have been pairing up before their journey north to Iceland for a summer of raising a …

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

I have a habit of shooting first and asking ID questions later. It’s a good habit to have. This is a classic …

Two Black-Tailed Godwits are interacting at Seaton Wetlands. It’s fascinating. The one on the left is the male. He’s dominant, flying and …

Incoming! There are Black-Tailed Godwits at Seaton Wetlands. Elegant, aren’t they? Their colours are wonderful.

There’s a squabble among the Shelducks at Seaton Wetlands. One had to make a hasty escape. There’s so much behaviour on display …

It’s a dull, misty day and the light isn’t great at Seaton Wetlands. There’s a flurry of activity and a Reed Bunting, …

No, it’s nothing to do with the bird at all. It’s the background: This Goldfinch is spectacular, isn’t it? Especially against that …

There’s a Dunnock in the gloom at Seaton Wetlands. Once you look carefully you’ll never view them as just a brown bird. …

I’ve loved Greenfinches ever since I first saw them in the back yard as a child. I drew them in my 1970s …

Sunshine; warmth; the feel of spring in the air. It’s a while since I’ve felt that; and that’s also true for wildlife. …