Turnstones

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 …

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

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

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

I never expected to get quite so close to Ruddy Turnstones in Brixham. I certainly never expected them to act like pigeons.

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 …

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

Here’s the double-page spread on The Turnstone from The Ladybird Book of British Birds and their nests: The book is entitled ‘British …

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

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