Leaving Birkenhead, I made a brief stop at Carr Lane Pools in Hale to try and photograph the two Wood Sandpipers that have been lingering for a while. On arrival, both birds were still present, though positioned on the far side of the pool in the sun.
Wood Sandpiper
The pool also held nine Ruff, six Snipe, and four Little Ringed Plovers, offering a lively wader mix.
Ruff
As I was leaving, an Egyptian Goose appeared from the reeds, adding a striking close to the visit.
Egyptian Goose