Winters walkd down the Shore.

[chrismarsden]

I went for a walk with the dog today down Garston Shore. I thought I'd take my camera as I had seen a Bird of Prey a few times and I'd wanted to get a pic of it. Managed to get a few pics of some of the local wildlife and also some of the airport and Speke Hall, not to mention a few of "Vargo".
http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0055.jpg

[chrismarsden]

This is the Bird of Prey, I am not sure what it is, I think it's a Kestrel. I am sure John will be able to tell me.


http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/CSC_0078.jpg

[chrismarsden]

Vargo scared him off...


http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/CSC_0077.jpg

[pablo42]

Nice one Chris. Did you get the bird of prey? I was sitting by the side of the road this morning and I seen a Bary Owl sitting on a post not two feet from me. I never had me camera. Bloody typical.

[pablo42]

Ha, nice one chris. You just answered me question.

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0053.jpg

[chrismarsden]

Nice one Chris. Did you get the bird of prey? I was sitting by the side of the road this morning and I seen a Bary Owl sitting on a post not two feet from me. I never had me camera. Bloody typical.

Even if you did have your camera if you are anything like me by the time you got it out it would have flown away.

[pablo42]

Even if you did have your camera if you are anything like me by the time you got it out it would have flown away.

Cos of where I work I'm not allowed cameras. Shame really.

Some good looking birds in work...

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0051.jpg

[ChrisGeorge]

Fine photographs, Chris. Enjoyed. :handclap:

Chris :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0049.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0029.jpg

[pablo42]

Nice one Chris. If I were a bird watcher I'd tell you what they were.


It just so happens...

I aint got a clue.

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0023.jpg

[chrismarsden]

Nice one Chris. If I were a bird watcher I'd tell you what they were.


It just so happens...

I aint got a clue.Same here..

[pablo42]

Same here..

I know that one on the stick is a Liver bird.

[Birdy]

Nice one chris gotta right mixed bag there :handclap:

[pablo42]

Nice one chris gotta right mixed bag there :handclap:

I'll bet with a name like Birdy you're gonna name them now.

[ChrisGeorge]

I know that one on the stick is a Liver bird.

Nah, it's probably one of those old religious Hermits (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylites) who lived on top of a pole.

C

[pablo42]

Nah, it's probably one of those old religious Hermits (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stylites) who lived on top of a pole.

C

Ha, nice one Chris...

[Birdy]

I'm guessing, lapwings
kes
lapwing
oystercatcher ?
bird on post ,dont know .

[pablo42]

I'm guessing, lapwings
kes
lapwing
oystercatcher ?
bird on post ,dont know .

Aaah, you're good. Was that a guess?

[ChrisGeorge]

I thought maybe plovers.

[Birdy]

:nod:All guess's, that one on the post is buggin me .

[ChrisGeorge]

:nod:All guess's, that one on the post is buggin me .

Someone with a name like "Birdy" should know. It takes one to know one. :PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[Birdy]

I thought maybe plovers.

long sleeved or short sleeved:)

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0027.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0028.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0035.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0041.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0057.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0060.jpg

[ChrisGeorge]

That's no Berd that's a Dawg!

Chris, I assume these photographs are all down by Halebank, down by Hale Lighthouse, is that right? I took photographs down there years ago, some of the mudflats, the red beacon, and one of the lighthouse.

C

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0065.jpg

[ChrisGeorge]

All very fine shots, Chris. Thanks. :handclap:

[chrismarsden]

That's no Berd that's a Dawg!

Chris, I assume these photographs are all down by Halebank, down by Hale Lighthouse, is that right? I took photographs down there years ago, some of the mudflats, the red beacon, and one of the lighthouse.

C

Closer to home Chris, Garston Shore.

[ChrisGeorge]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0065.jpg

Been to Speke Hall many times. Glad to see another fine shot of it. That elevation looking at it from the north is a grand view. Thanks, Chris.

Chris

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0066.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0066_edited-1.jpg

[ChrisGeorge]

Closer to home Chris, Garston Shore.

Ah okay, never been on that shore, though I have photographed round Garston village and the docks years ago.

C

[chrismarsden]

Wish I was sitting on that.....



http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0070.jpg

[chrismarsden]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0075.jpg

[Diane Louise]

Lovely photos Chris! :handclap:

[chrismarsden]

Ah okay, never been on that shore, though I have photographed round Garston village and the docks years ago.

C
Garston Shore is a lot better now than it was, although I have always enjoyed a walk down Garston Shore especially as a kid.

[ItsaZappathing]

Good pics Chris. Regarding the birds...The one on the post looks like a comorant they are lapwings on the field and the one on it's own looks like a Curlew.:PDT11

[chrismarsden]

Good pics Chris. Regarding the birds...The one on the post looks like a comorant they are lapwings on the field and the one on it's own looks like a Curlew.:PDT11Is the bird of prey a Kestrel?

[pablo42]

Good pics Chris. Regarding the birds...The one on the post looks like a comorant they are lapwings on the field and the one on it's own looks like a Curlew.:PDT11

Hark at her, right little Bill Oddie...

[Norm NZ]

Garston Shore is a lot better now than it was, although I have always enjoyed a walk down Garston Shore especially as a kid.

Thanks for the photo's Chris, The shore has certainly changed a lot since I was last down there!!! certailnly would'nt get Oyster Catchers down there in my childhood day!!! lots of broken glass from the Bottle Works though!:PDT_Aliboronz_11: Next time you're down there how about a few photos of the area ( don't want to sound 'cheeky', but would be nice to see it again) Cheers:PDT11

[Samp]

http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/DSC_0075.jpg

What are they doing with a grand piano on the airfield?

[ItsaZappathing]

This is the Bird of Prey, I am not sure what it is, I think it's a Kestrel. I am sure John will be able to tell me.


http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/vv95/cmarsdencmjb/walk%20down%20shore/CSC_0078.jpg

Nice pic of a Kestrel (missed that Chris,sorry).:handclap:

[chrismarsden]

Thanks for the photo's Chris, The shore has certainly changed a lot since I was last down there!!! certailnly would'nt get Oyster Catchers down there in my childhood day!!! lots of broken glass from the Bottle Works though!:PDT_Aliboronz_11: Next time you're down there how about a few photos of the area ( don't want to sound 'cheeky', but would be nice to see it again) Cheers:PDT11

Where exactly do you want the pics taken?

I was speaking to Keith, I think he is your cousin or nephew. He lives in Canterbury Street. He was in St Micheals Church on Christmas Day.

[Norm NZ]

Thanks Chris! Yes Keith is the son of my cousin, and does live in Canterbury St, I know that the 'shore' has changed greatly since I last saw it, The view from the approach road as you turn right from Blackburn St would be great if you can get it! mind you! maybe even the road down to the shore may be different now!!!! My regards to you, and Keith if you see him again. Cheers:PDT_Aliboronz_24:

[kdraper42]

Great photos Chris, especially of Speke Hall, I was last there about 60 yrs ago, I must visit next time home, the mention of cormorants is very funny as they call it here in Australia a common Shag !! the comon sayiong here is 'ee I felt just like a shag on a rock" when I first arrived here I was looking for some boulders ha ha

[chrismarsden]

Thanks Chris! Yes Keith is the son of my cousin, and does live in Canterbury St, I know that the 'shore' has changed greatly since I last saw it, The view from the approach road as you turn right from Blackburn St would be great if you can get it! mind you! maybe even the road down to the shore may be different now!!!! My regards to you, and Keith if you see him again. Cheers:PDT_Aliboronz_24:
I don't think you would be too impressed by the entrance from Blackburn Street onto the shore.
It has been a mess for as long as I have known the area, although they did have a good go at cleaning the area up in the early Nineties.
The entrance to the "Coastal Park" is the Banks Road side of the allotments.