With work dominating recent weeks, I was pleased to steal a few hours for birding at West Kirby. A juvenile Great Northern Diver had been frequenting the marina for the past week and, on arrival, it was showing exceptionally well, swimming close to the roadside and offering prolonged views.
Juvenile Great Northern Diver
Additional highlights included a single Goldeneye and three Red-breasted Mergansers, all adding interest to an already rewarding visit.
Red-breasted Merganser
A brief but thoroughly enjoyable afternoon’s birding and a timely reminder of the value of stepping away from the daily grind, even if only for a short while.