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Saturday, January 18, 2025

MALE SMEW AT LAST!

This morning, I visited Crosby Marina in Liverpool, where a male Smew was on display. It had been several years since I last saw a male, making this a particularly enjoyable encounter.

Crosby Marina 
Smew

After leaving, I stopped by New Brighton, but unfortunately, there was no sight of the male Black Redstart. However, I did enjoy great views of six Purple Sandpipers roosting on the pontoon alongside Redshanks, Dunlins, and Turnstones.

New Brighton Beach


Purple Sandpiper
Turnstone On The Beach At New Brighton

On the way home, I made a final stop at Arrowe Park near Birkenhead, where fifteen Mandarin Ducks were easily located, rounding off a highly satisfying morning of birding in the Liverpool area.



 Mandarin Duck












 

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