Wirral Coastal Path
A cold sunny day to walk the section from Hoylake to New Brighton. Five pleasing observations. Looking forward to completing the rest of the coastal path in the not to distant future.
Observations
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Common Redshank (Tringa totanus)Observer
acljohnDescription
Plain greyish-brown above and whitish below. They have red legs and a black-tipped red bill, and show white up the back and on the wings in flight.
Many seen along walk from Hoylake to New Brighton on coastal path.
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Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)Observer
acljohnDescription
Plumage is all white. Long black legs with yellow feet and a slim black bill.
Two observed in Leasowe Bay at low tide.
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Sea Beet (Beta vulgaris ssp. maritima)Observer
acljohnDescription
Leaves are waxy, have a pleasant texture and taste when served raw or cooked, (known as wild spinach).
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Eurasian Curlew (Numenius arquata)Observer
acljohnDescription
Low tide in Leasowe Bay. Mainly greyish brown, with a white back, and a very long curved bill.
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Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)Observer
acljohnDescription
Plumage black with a purple sheen. Bill, legs and feet also black.
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