Not long to wait now. Hopefully builders will honour their commitment to install swift bricks in every new home. @rspb.bsky.social

A fine looking girl she is too.

Indeed, the chewy texture of goose poo really brings a smile

The grackle is a stunner. We also struggled with the shrike when we visited.

Is it wrong to enjoy laying face down in the mud to photograph this? Not sure I have ever been so covered yet still smiling.

Carne Beach, Co. Wexford

I’ve read every guide going and after 15 years still struggle at times. That is a good guide you have there.

Is there any room left for a toothbrush and spare pants? That is a lot of kit. Have a fantastic trip. It is an amazing place.

It feels so long ago I shot these. @britishdragonflies.bsky.social

Which is why I like it so much as do the plovers.

And yes, a lot friendlier hence moving here.

Hertfordshire with regular south coast shingle central trips

I am getting withdrawal symptoms from our fabulous bees and wasps

I wish the skies were clear in Herts.

Looking forward to the return of the adders in a few weeks.

Well done Ian.

Time to give Bluesky a go. An old image reprocessed recently. Taken from the car in a friends back garden.