Looking west the sky had wonderful pink shades rather than the orange and gold of the eastern side and was reflecting in the river estuary.

Another amazing morning on the beach with Blipper flying who is celebrating her 10th anniverary on Blip today.  Do check out her wonderful journal. So much interest today I had to put up 5 extras - at this rate I'll burn through that 100 fast!

Light before sunrise
Young spotted shag leaving the water
Light after sunrise
Ready to go - Eastern bartailed godwits in their breeding plumage ready to head for Siberia in an exceptionally long migration
A young tern, not happy that the adult hasn't brought a fish