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A Dunlin transitioning into summer plumage standing on rocks, side on, facing left.
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Searching for charismatic calidrids on the inner Solway…

The quest... Saturday saw Shannon and Erin joining me for a day on the inner Solway with the main aim being searching for calidrids (sandpipers). I find shorebirds (waders in…
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  • An adult Lesser Black-backed Gull facing left of forward, stood on a rock in a lake. Stooping forward with its beak hovering above the water surface, ready to take a drink.A Surprise at Ullswater…
    By Tristan
    May 17, 2026
  • Three roosting Sanderling and one preening its belly feathers all stood on a rocky shoreline with water flowing behind. All birds are well into their breeding plumage, showing a lot of chestnut in their wing coverts.Waders along the beautiful Solway…
    By Tristan
    May 23, 2026
  • A Pied Wagtail perched on a rock tail first, but turning it's head to the right. Showing its white face contrasting with the black head, back and tail in turn contrasting with the white edged flight feathers and outer tail feathers.Wonderful Wagtail wander in Caldbeck…
    By Tristan
    May 20, 2026
  • A Sanderling in fabulous breeding plumage, facing left stood on some rocks.Dipping a Kentish and more beautiful shorebirds…
    By Tristan
    June 9, 2026
  • A candidate Tundra Ringed Plover stood on rocks facing left with roosting Dunlin.Stunning Ringed Plovers: Looking at tricky subspecies in north Cumbria…
    By Tristan
    May 18, 2026
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