Black Tern Eccleston Mere

Here's my two-penneth worth...

 

 

 

This evening was very reminiscent of when the American Black Tern was at the Mere - nice sunny evening, mandarin ducks, lots of birders, and being desperately unable to get decent photos!

 

Damian P

Common Terns at Eccleston Mere

Fox at Eccleston Mere

I've seen this fox a few times recently in the fields adjacent to Eccleston Mere...

 

 

Damian P

Mistle thrush on nest

I know its not got feathers but does anyone know what this is? Found on Billinge hill last Thursday, I think its some kind of beetle. It was about 1" in length and 1/2" width, iridescent blue/black and with antennae that resembled beads on a string. I don't have a macro lens so it was the best I could do.