The coast, Workington area

Cormorants chilling out on Workington harbour

Had a ride over to Workington, starting off at the lighthouse where I was hoping to find some Purple Sandpiper, as there is sometimes a flock of about 30 or so. Unfortunately there was no sign of them anywhere.

Further along the dock, more Cormorants and a mixed bag of gulls.

 There was lots of gulls, but after giving them a good scan didn't find the Med Gull that frequents this area. The tide was going out, which gave enough space to be able to drop down onto the the shingle area, on the lookout for waders, but all I found was this Oystercatcher, with part of its up mandible missing.

Its not too obvious in this pic, so we'll move on to the next.

Look at that, its a wonder it can still feed

I wondered as I watched it, if it could be caught, and the bottom half trimmed off would it help.

Next I made my way over to the other side of the harbour, its the first time I have been on this side, as I wasn't sure if there was public access. fortunately there is, and maybe when the timing is right, meaning the tide. it could have potential. Today however it was pretty quiet, with just a few Oystercatchers, Redshanks at a distance, and this lonely little fellow. -----

Ring plover, way out on the sand, all on its own.

Next I moved on to Siddick ponds, but there wasn't a great deal on offer there, Good numbers of Goosander, a few Goldeneye, and Tufted Duck, two mute Swans, and the two resident whooper Swans.

Goosanders, and a Whooper in the background.

And a few of these flitting along the path, Reed Bunting.

No big rewards, but a very pleasant day out, the sun shone all day, giving us the warmest day so far this year.
Thank you for looking in. Gordon.   Linking to the bird D'pot.  http://id-rather-b-birdin.blogspot.co.uk/