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

Ruddy Turnstone on barnacles

It’s always a pleasure to see a Ruddy Turnstone. They’re usually so busy turning stones that I had to take this image …

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

The Sand Messengers return

It’s a joy to see the Ruddy Turnstones have returned from their brief trip to the most northerly coasts on Earth. The …

Turnstone, Brixham - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

No stones to turn

Turnstones are regular visitors to Brixham harbour in the winter. They potter around the pontoons and waddle down the breakwater to the …

Turnstone at Brixham - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Ruddy Turnstone portraits

After the shock of getting so close to Ruddy Turnstones I decided to try some portrait photography. Here’s my first approach: They …

Turnstone - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey

Ruddy Turnstone

There’s a Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres on the beach at Mae Sands. It’s just turned this stone over. They are very smart in …

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

Turnstone at the Peedie Sea

Turnstones have a lovely mottled plumage. They always look as if they are in transition to me. Have they decided how their …

Seal and Turnstones - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Turnstone procession

This seal is having a snooze in Pierowall as Turnstones parade across the wet rocky shore. It doesn’t look as interested as …

Seals and Turnstones - The Hall of Einar - photograph (c) David Bailey (not the)

Two for One offers

It appears that Westray Wildlife will be continuing their two-for-one offers for the remainder of the month. :)