Scene from the north country

I went for a ride to the northern end of the island today. Through the marshes where I saw loads of unusual looking wading birds - is this one an avocet? (Extra).

I bought a sandwich and found this almost deserted outlook over the beach looking northwards. 

Then back to the hotel for a swim and a fish soup supper with daughter Julia and co. Found myself singing Lily the Pink to the little ones. It's a funny song but you don't hear it very often today. Perhaps the words aren't very appropriate nowadays. Please don't cancel me.

A good day.