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The two short outermost primary flight feathers clearly show that moult to 5th-winter is not yet complete. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/november https://photos.on-this.website/wm/S5BL_FnqaRd_uQo58xrPuWIQtms=/fwct/1492950585/5833_477148324a9b1de0a7cdf.jpgNovember http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/december https://photos.on-this.website/wm/08sPjZA0Y-gdELjfDbp2o4JMKqE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12341118504a9b1da9a809b.jpgDecember http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sweeping-view-towards-frinton https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8gsjKA5VntLnbnL4JZ4rla0JiAs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_106259528258fc9db46c09e.jpgSweeping view towards Frinton This view looking towards Frinton-on-Sea was taken on the morning of July 7th 2014. The beautiful cirrus clouds are a sign that a change of weather is approaching. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/old-and-new-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GFhjzBA2NIybH8pR9OE_JeRDN54=/fwct/1492950585/5833_640950924aa5b92550556.jpgOld and New ( 1 ) The restored James Stevens No.14 seen here off Stone Point at Walton-on-the-Naze with the current Walton and Frinton lifeboat "Kenneth Thelwall II". http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/1st-yr-med-gull-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uscx9IbUVHzWIZjds5X3jiOzTDk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4436572234a894299e9a52.jpg1st-yr Med Gull ( 2 ) First-year Mediterranean Gull moulting into summer plumage( shown by the development of a partial black hood ) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/september-14th-2006 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/M3NnWtAsfZRDnguZi879qVoWIvA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14841998434a5d2f075c2d8.jpgSeptember 14th 2006 Leggy is moulting heavily towards 4th-winter with chunks of the secondaries missing, as well as outer primaries still growing. Immaturity is very evident still, indicated by the brown colouration of various coverts, tail and primary feathers. Also the bill colour indicates immaturity. The development of heavy flecking around the head and hindneck reflect winter plumage. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/early-start https://photos.on-this.website/wm/L3y4g9DIwtdpGmXqjyhZW7gcQjM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16611367154c1f4dd1e5850.jpgEarly Start Thames Sailing Barges "Repertor", "Reminder", "Edme", and "Decima" preparing for the start of the 2008 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/returning-to-station https://photos.on-this.website/wm/x1fkVxz4Gsoc82oYvfYOx4zDzWo=/fwct/1492950585/5833_491685484b55323c86478.jpgReturning To Station The "Kenneth Thelwall II" returning to station after assisting the catamaran "Indigo" on 24th May 2005. This picture was used on the front cover of the book "Walton & Frinton Lifeboat : A Station History 1884 - 2005" http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/launch-ceremony https://photos.on-this.website/wm/J2HYsqnrwwN80woPsxpCNijcQis=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20144557574aa5b94c8f505.jpgLaunch Ceremony Griff Rhys Jones at the official launch of the James Stevens No.14 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/june-5th-2008-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xfJsThUtUSl4QMOKIKp2xezJkS4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2150371964a8944981fbad.jpgJune 5th 2008 ( 2 ) Leggy has commenced her full moult to 6th-winter plumage which is indicated by the shedding of the two innermost primaries of each wing. The eight outermost primary wing feathers are old and worn, but will be shed and renewed in stages ( so that flight can be maintained throughout ) over the coming four months. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/striking-display-frinton https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_7453wGAFsRU_u9JMaIaCPuGB0g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_49930430557e1b9be8ff64.jpgStriking Display Frinton A spectacular display of lightning taken from the Greensward at Frinton-on-Sea during the early hours of 19th July 2014. Yes, this picture was as risky as it looked to take! I was standing in the open with a metal tripod supporting my camera and the lightning was virtually overhead. Minutes later a violent hissing noise streaked over me with a blinding flash accompanied by an immediate deafening crack of thunder giving me the cue to get into the car without delay. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/edme https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YI8yzJalcbeZ2wQAodqIEQ9s6gY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18368892784b534272dd9e3.jpgEdme The Thames Sailing Barge "Edme" racing past Mersea Island just prior to the start of the 2008 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/walton-pier-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nTqllztgNujIjPRPguvUDwwSjFI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10267275394b4a5e4fddcb3.jpgWalton Pier in Winter Winter view of Walton Pier taken from South Cliff captured during January 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/a-striking-display https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gQnndF96qhFTQ0c5M8r-QvbhrCo=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11502038444b5291d747a89.jpgA Striking Display Spectacular display of lightning over Walton-on-the-Naze Pier on the evening of Thursday 27th July 2006. This photograph was featured on the BBC Weather Website as "Photo of the Week" during October 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-7 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tGgw5WqBNHm03njBaFDHN_Ee50o=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8463476034b4a5f646fa2a.jpgMarina (7) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-to-outer-mark1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c25kAr9TIUSzXnZfKlVd6GalUkk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14240389244a497d9eba3f2.jpgRacing to Outer Mark_1 Thames Sailing Barge "Pudge" racing towards the outer mark, in this case the Medusa Buoy, off Walton-on-the-Naze in the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. "Pudge" was the eventual winner in the Class C race. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/mariners-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uTgSqX8LXxxURBjbywzxDPBykM4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20490060174c1f4e05cda75.jpgMaritime View View of Frinton-on-Sea taken from a boat during the summer of 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/march-2nd-2009-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3M0m7MvCOFp7Zgv9nsOXNjUaKkI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17643073704a894471594cf.jpgMarch 2nd 2009 ( 2 ) Leggy in smart summer plumage. She is actually into her 6th-summer here. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lightning-strike-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BRV4jZG6SatjCZuAnnrxjqnrw6k=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14867032954a82c536a2074.jpgLightning Strike ( 1 ) Lightning striking out to sea during a violent thunderstorm at Walton-on-the-Naze on the evening of 16th July 2009. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/fly-past https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Gxej7wlD06PHG1wjn9Nr0UFOJI0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6704625444a829efb67185.jpgFly Past Leggy on the 17th October 2005, having completed the moult to 3rd-winter. This shot admirably illustrates the transition period between juvenile and adult plumages. The pale-grey colouration on the birds mantle, scapulars, inner primaries and some of the coverts reflect the eventual adult colouration, whereas the bill colour as well as remaining brown colouration of feathers indicates immaturity. Additionally the eye is not as pale as an adult bird, although it is now significantly paler than in earlier plumages. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/january https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OrjBz1rEgGXFI_aw_YIF3Jmorc8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6558361954a9b1db78a87d.jpgJanuary http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/feeding-time-4 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y2ESUQFCBFE5VIZLmtTxDb8aSFA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_261220834a860e49686f7.jpgFeeding Time ( 4 ) Leggy and others helping themselves to breakfast from the tray on the morning of September 7th 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/the-colonnade https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vp8BuZFZdUqAQ8oA99bAtAxOz8g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_5101089564b53435587a52.jpgThe Colonnade This panoramic view of the beach and Colonnade was taken in 2005 from Walton Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/preparing-to-shout https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hm4MELCbzlFHq8j5YRvp2sy3uRU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1425090644b5342fa156b7.jpgPreparing to Shout Adult Herring Gull about to voice his opinion ! http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/passing-orwell-bridge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Wuk46Vxu6lG21ndAbDtaCmToiMU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2307683904a497d999f9fc.jpgPassing Orwell Bridge The Thames Sailing Barge "Cabby" sailing under the Orwell Bridge heading down river for the start of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-adieu-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rmIgWgPDgomI0QNrTDdkBrMF4BY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_5378145834a74ed3937166.jpgSB Adieu ( 1 ) Thames Sailing Barge "Adieu" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/photo10825390.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/P1dfkZ14gW2EoCAFOmsv_x1SqRw=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10570088134e028397e0616.jpgMarina Sunset This sunset at Titchmarsh Marina was taken in May 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/perfect-reflection https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ccF1HyJ8CGK6FVKWSGbvugXvrNM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20261455224a5e7800a357d.jpgPerfect Reflection Leggy struggling with balance in a stiff breeze on 22nd August 2007. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/september https://photos.on-this.website/wm/J9dOVG4q0kQHVz_v_XkTgBpY0lk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_21280989554a9b1dee77789.jpgSeptember http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/titchmarshtower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vtYoSjSaMBFUEhwjAh4GCbSRuEk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8501995794b5347f5af05c.jpgTitchmarsh_tower http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/october https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9v9aoqImXWnvJ27fnwDxYfbCZsI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20763290974a9b1de783c5b.jpgOctober http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/naze-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jgTP8wbFgIFKO479w3-t3UdAagg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4792305144b4a5e2096121.jpgNaze Tower The Naze Tower at Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-repertor-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3mazErGSfbNeYrmagKgwMwBjroc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18385910354a5e7fcf8f0c7.jpgSB Repertor (1) The Thames Sailing Barge "Repertor" racing past Felixstowe in the latter stages of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/southcliff-reflections https://photos.on-this.website/wm/rboYjvf0-fEnZb9FPNoib7gN2RA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12386228714fd91fdc1ac99.jpgSouthcliff Reflections View of Southcliff, Walton-on-the-Naze taken in June 2012 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/titchmarsh-marina https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YtJBcwJzLdEtZ3N-Kv4qru9cHWk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20100438514a5a89b956b82.jpgTitchmarsh Marina http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/power-of-nature https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y09rLAz3X2GqERL7AdpiPMwo2Ik=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1622471074a5a8a9e51cd1.jpgPower of Nature A spectacular display of lightning over Walton-on-the-Naze Pier in the early hours of Thursday 7th August 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/herring-gull https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dcZilEC6WaFMQrxnOgmN2pjYUDk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9788105564a6b9ab44ae78.jpgHerring Gull This is a juvenile Herring Gull http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/burnt-house https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Xd949K1FgjQ11GC2ARB1gDbjPfY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3631001554a68a3503493f.jpgBurnt House Panoramic view of the Southcliffe area taken in 2005 from Walton Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/september-11th-2008 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/x0pG5qW9e9jZFVkO_GNOkO6r_Z4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1502861234a860e1a8e228.jpgSeptember 11th 2008 Moult to the bird's 6th-winter plumage ( which is really adult now ) is well advanced with still a few weeks to go before completion. The smart new white-tipped primary feathers are clearly visible, along with the old, brown outermost primary feather on each wing, which will soon be shed. Head flecking is appearing and the bill is now a dull colouration which both indicate winter plumage. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-smack-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/orZvYzs1b36_JL0Xo_nUX57Rp0M=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1955810474a5e7328274a8.jpgRacing Smack (2) The smack "Primrose" heading for the finish line in the 2007 Colne Smack Race http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/walton-storm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6WG2HR-izNTeXSEtcpHVjCV8MX8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_88630067857e1b86a29361.jpgWalton Storm Gale force south-easterly winds and a high tide at Walton-on-the-Naze on 8th November 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-15 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aBxP73HJh2tUV4cgZnLEgMDRxxQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16076361854b4a5f4b87776.jpgMarina (15) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/leas-and-polebarn-lane https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1VzNK3zy4r62dMvNV47Wl-7UdW4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18751188384c1f4e0fcc1b6.jpgLeas and Polebarn Lane Panoramic view of Frinton-on-Sea area taken in 2005 from Walton Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/naze-and-hipkins https://photos.on-this.website/wm/z4ONHI2gFTzKCSZ6ldHuKyjb5f0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8876133014a68a381d15c9.jpgNaze and Hipkins This view of the Naze Cliffs, Hipkins beach and the Suffolk coast was taken from Walton-on-the-Naze Pier during 2006. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/pecking-order https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MAyGqisDVHrcn5Q81l-8GsQndu4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14995465234a829f0d58ed8.jpgPecking Order Leggy being attacked by a 2nd-winter Herring Gull - date 10th October 2007. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/adult-med-gull-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jNRoc03dlPIDiFqQT6UkVXyWYW0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3224983214a8942909133f.jpgAdult Med Gull ( 1 ) Adult Mediterranean Gull in winter plumage http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/feeding-time-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nrP_xIWFNtLMsyaQUS1nrRw2x-0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19938085344a860e28d3d67.jpgFeeding Time ( 1 ) This shot was taken on the morning of September 11th 2008. Leggy has decided to take up position in the breakfast tray itself! http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/july https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pNiGQG-kTBIjYsDzcAMG4QHdgws=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17464241214a9b1dc059beb.jpgJuly http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/the-leas https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ag3pr7CSpm5zOD4_1_Arx5XcDUA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15168796894b4a5e13820d7.jpgThe Leas Another heavy snow shower approaching http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-14 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qUhKWIsAqcaV-H6d-0zzCVEHNhk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_5150457004b4a5f9708fd6.jpgMarina (14) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-10 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/R1E9r9jIz3JbCwKXsneuIYV97UM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8701838004b4a5f77ed31b.jpgMarina (10) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/april https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y1bvb582yzbxd5_0CiElyol2ZH0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11369452864a9b1d969ee68.jpgApril http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/may https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZX8WXJkxGfI1ngb8hj4pd6tDwRI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4618481624a9b1dd9ab6c0.jpgMay http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/winter-scene https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Twd6odOBR5W8oBWVXwwkJhzwubk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18887682304b4a5e1cad856.jpgWinter Scene Winter scene at the Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-11 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xDszXVEjN4dSiWQmJN21TKGSr7g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7654065604b4a5f837547b.jpgMarina (11) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sea-of-colour https://photos.on-this.website/wm/U-qR87RFlrQY-WA8Uh8sXmErvvE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11448230734b5291cfb8220.jpgSea Of Colour Tidal surge along Southcliffe at Walton-on-the-Naze on 9th November 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/photo4270631.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ohFfqB8MXYDSh0H1xtHXFonVZmA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6619030614b53428114189.jpgRacing Trio ( 1 ) The Thames Sailing Barges "Edme" , "Repertor" and "Reminder" heading out past Mersea Island at the start of the 2008 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-adieu-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4JR0HCIbwzGFj662v2v2u2-iYNY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3551485234a74ed322aa67.jpgSB Adieu ( 2 ) Thames Sailing Barge "Adieu" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/qZFX-ag3H8K-8RYD-Rueq3G6lNc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11219082474b4a5f7ed9507.jpgMarina (3) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/line-of-strikes https://photos.on-this.website/wm/3v8JPHMyY_PcqUheGw2jvuDfeoA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15446721784a67c793ba633.jpgLine of Strikes Lightning striking out to sea off Walton-on-the-Naze in the early hours of Thursday 7th August 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/thorrington-mill https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TQJJykjeJuADNUEUvHv7sdd5CFc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18571597414a68a35612ec0.jpgThorrington Mill This view of old mill at Thorrington was taken in the summer of 2009 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/reserved-parking https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QhoGbdbvp3jqsPcI0yHxTtwNnjs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16609232184a5e78c36b3ee.jpgReserved Parking Leggy the famous Walton-on-the-Naze Herring Gull is seen here parked up ! http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/nag-nag-nag https://photos.on-this.website/wm/vgKFdSuN1T-rJWcXZzgcdNmP1e8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16557170034a8942a9297f9.jpgNag! Nag! Nag! Months of perseverance were required to get this pair of Mediterranean Gulls to pose on Walton-on-the-Naze Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/mid-air-tussle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NcFRHUSFbygIXyUDKBeRAumSSi0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8408689054a89447b78eac.jpgMid-air Tussle Taken on April 30th 2009, Leggy ( the lower of the two birds ) in a mid-air dispute with a younger Herring Gull http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/brightlingsea-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YiNUE7g7W6MGa0-nj5cGvPWPU10=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9263450564c1f4dcef212a.jpgBrightlingsea Sunset Sunset over Bateman's Tower, Brightlingsea http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/beach-scene-at-frinton https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nSKDLqD5eF07bQPdmfPHUMs9kvQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14632532144c1f4e0203e9e.jpgBeach scene at Frinton This Frinton beach scene was taken during the spring of 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/up-up-and-away https://photos.on-this.website/wm/y9jk7SwbvKPKGqSS9GVd3ipE2E8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1540574034a5e78d0b3167.jpgUp Up and Away This flight shot was taken on 3rd March 2008 and shows Leggy very close now to adulthood. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/pier-rainbow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YCRIYl_yGUpmR6fCiyPunVJ9fLc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_13012909364b5291c5a0567.jpgPier Rainbow Spectacular double rainbow over the pier at Walton-on-the-Naze taken in the summer of 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/brightlingsea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VXPx3J2zv34PFBP2MAxLu6IWR40=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15257271904c1f4dcc8859b.jpgBrightlingsea Panoramic view of Brightlingsea taken in 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/coastguards-beach-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XDvifUhailM9hiEcdN7Zh4P2fZQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14171093144a68a33a55b5f.jpgCoastguards Beach (2) This view of the beach adjacent to the Walton-on-the-Naze Coastguard Station was taken from a boat in the summer of 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/storm-clearing-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r37PDhQSfgI45uk7I5ZrWqSVD2A=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10440550114b5532b016c10.jpgStorm Clearing Tower This award-winning image was taken in 2004, the first year that the Tower had opened in over 280 years. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/august-16th-2004 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IikcHNealU8vK18o-tuVMR8GBCA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11054455314a5d2e8eef504.jpgAugust 16th 2004 Leggy is just over one year old here, and is moulting towards 2nd-winter plumage. At this age Herring Gulls are predominantly brown, a far cry from the smart grey/white/black plumage acquired later in their life. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/beach-display https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XIzBw0432nspZcgcInp26TlU20o=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4642033634a82c575c78fa.jpgBeach Display Lightning striking at out to sea off Walton-on-the-Naze in the early hours of Thursday 7th August 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/twizzle https://photos.on-this.website/wm/uIqKkJ9IZC9jdhclOhPCtTxq_N8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1690461074b5347fb09b70.jpgTwizzle http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/october-5th-2007 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wvjyZkZRDLQlp8mljypg5UVSDe4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17074272394a5bec737716a.jpgOctober 5th 2007 Moult to 5th-winter is almost complete with approximately five weeks to go. The two outermost primary wing feathers can clearly be seen in their early stages of growth, the bird having already replaced the others over the past four months. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/april-30th-2009 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tVWygAeROGNZ-5YLqgXtlpvMhgA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14885156014a89447538e9f.jpgApril 30th 2009 Leggy in smart summer plumage. She is actually into her 6th-summer here. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-8 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/weMpIcfBulNt4yHvQ_HKfHkRXNg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14393248754b4a5f6bc0628.jpgMarina (8) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/winter-beach-scene https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Ru1sQibodmdKNoaJ6mDp-dMIW4g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18370920344b4a5e4a69b11.jpgWinter Beach Scene View taken from the Colonnade at Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/the-thatched-cottage https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LTYYDrLjomjMeiNU_l7_j_q8oTM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2235267514b53436060511.jpgThe Thatched Cottage The Thatched Cottage at Quay Lane, Kirby-Le-Soken perfectly reflected in the tidal creek http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QybdeNmglTC03Lo8nBzLXx9jCMg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_372737094b4a5f4594be6.jpgMarina (2) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/BGY_j1yVrtLWjY04OUuWp2xpJ8s=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1859521094b4a5f3ed9e7c.jpgMarina (1) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/photo4270635.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VofyCVPve5PDytZ5zvCUNVtOG6Q=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11157680634b5342895509d.jpgRacing Trio ( 2 ) The Thames Sailing Barges "Edme" , "Repertor" and "Reminder" heading out past Mersea Island at the start of the 2008 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/125th-anniversary https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pZQzrQ_Rbx4zvR7hn1Av4le6HoI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6007119074b55325264cd7.jpg125th Anniversary This limited-edition print celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Walton and Frinton Lifeboat Station and can be ordered from the Station. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/march https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DaQ15Q3qXamF5-obxt0PilPXP0Q=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10141045174a9b1dd0e88b6.jpgMarch http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-pair-5 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Yjl5Ky1TqkOzoyoS3vyWGfkc4rQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15026485024a74ed9968026.jpgRacing Pair (5) Thames Sailing Barges "Repertor" and "Wyvenhoe" seen competing in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/august https://photos.on-this.website/wm/N9v_IZX2URuwq3NtjFldsVp9vLA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19095009304a9b1da169501.jpgAugust http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-wyvenhoe-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NmxC86BLb6dQObUQALTxmqia6eg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19705599524a74ed9f1ce37.jpgSB "Wyvenhoe" (1) Thames Sailing Barge "Wyvenhoe" racing here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match, with "Marjorie" in the distance. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-9 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7nVLOiNbnSM88sRw2tJ5XQN1ce4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18432611144b4a5f732c98a.jpgMarina (9) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sanderlings-flying https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Q-x6Nj4ej3NPRXXRnY_J2PuuZ-g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12986313194a6ba0329ccd5.jpgSanderlings Flying Two Sanderlings flying along Walton-on-the-Naze tideline. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/departing-pair https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Q3wqnSd1EVrlJ85hp-fKaLb7BWc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8551764064b5531f59cb09.jpgDeparting Pair This picture taken on 16th December 2007 shows Walton Lifeboat with the Harwich Lifeboat both leaving the berth on Walton-on-the-Naze Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/visit-from-clacton https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hzrwyFBOQUnNqxtlOgeIUbkUwC8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8087298614b55324be5650.jpgVisit From Clacton Walton lifeboat "Kenneth Thelwall II" with visiting lifeboat from Clacton-on-Sea taken 9th April 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/tidal-surge https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7kipU4_kiFbaMBrDhbmWzKmxk6k=/fwct/1492950585/5833_211505182753cc5a800e978.jpgTidal Surge An exceptionally high tidal surge along the east coast produced these spectacular conditions along Southcliff beach at Walton-on-the-Naze on 6th December 2013 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-smack-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tUUxn0WKsnAMTDOgkcZhlnw72m8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_5554305344a5e732e554ac.jpgRacing Smack (1) The smack "Primrose" heading for the finish line in the 2007 Colne Smack Race http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/single-strike https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IHZmD-aqEahX9o8jTHexBzdeFZI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2753534374a67c78e51865.jpgSingle Strike A lightning strike over Walton-on-the-Naze Pier in the early hours of Thursday 7th August 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lightning-over-frinton-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oV4KbpVL3oAGgbcvQdzx3vp5o7s=/fwct/1492950585/5833_46907807653cc563913fed.jpgLightning over Frinton (1) Spectacular display of lightning over Frinton-on-Sea taken during the early hours of 19th July 2014 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/september-12th-2007 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wvTZBL8og1raUCkKetZNSDGx6Eg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8302573164a5d2ee7a9fde.jpgSeptember 12th 2007 Waiting patiently for the feed. The flecking on the head and hindneck is now clearly visible, a feature of winter plumage which is fast approaching. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lightning-strike-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/fPJ5dvYWljbrc2MfqbYHe4W2qUI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18265162664a82c9c7d1a06.jpgLightning Strike ( 2 ) Lightning striking out to sea during a violent thunderstorm at Walton-on-the-Naze on the evening of 16th July 2009. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/stormy-night https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZH2-MsPT751jfLP0hAoBp7AGFt4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17375029224a5a8a957f917.jpgStormy Night A thunderstorm over Walton-on-the-Naze beach on the evening of Wednesday 6th August 2008 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/the-yacht-club https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2kmRFroj-wt-Ulbo26wCbWdL6Ps=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20596494734b4a5e2c22c05.jpgThe Yacht Club Winter scene at Walton and Frinton Yacht Club http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/frinton-incoming-tide https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Z_484UIwu7x57eOGztQiol5QTyc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3927194734c1f4e0b7149a.jpgFrinton Incoming Tide This Frinton beach scene was taken during the spring of 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/february https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0cNwRegZIGuYcVfgTY4qCWTfdxs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15187977184a9b1db02bbef.jpgFebruary http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/early-riser https://photos.on-this.website/wm/gPSBDysWmDOmT-3Mlc0BH8mlDoE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19432867754a8b6606363c3.jpgEarly Riser A silhouetted gull flies in against the sunrise on Walton-on-the-Naze beach http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-greta-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xFB2Ji-yMdck5b5xPiI5OlTznX0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_5635833124a74ed58cfd17.jpgSB Greta (2) Thames Sailing Barge "Greta" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/reminder https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ijXm8RCPdTlRRt-W0teSHp4HHK0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4640336874a68a45ebcf8e.jpgReminder Thames Sailing Barge "Reminder" racing back up the river Orwell in the 2009 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/winter-storm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/PO8h5wuyTu_cZUHYi3-R0UqW1Yg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20663399554a4c9ab98a2d7.jpgWinter Storm A strong north-easterly gale and a high tide battering Walton-on-the-Naze seafront on 10th February 2009 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-to-the-line https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hDYEu8HXRLQ9RHoRIsPTOoXMgCM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1056384644a5e731c41de9.jpgRacing To The Line The Thames Sailing Barge "Marjorie" seen here heading for the finish line at Brightlingsea in the 2007 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/tower-view-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ig-MQUaq4dDDJSs_VsClUNm_uDE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15761664014b4a5e449a182.jpgTower View ( 3 ) Winter scene taken from the top of the Naze Tower in Jauary 2010. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/october-15th-2007 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5aCAA4HOhbAswjJWTChpM9Bor0k=/fwct/1492950585/5833_999722834a5d2ed31c0a9.jpgOctober 15th 2007 With about a month to go to complete 5th-winter moult adulthood is definitely not too far away now, although it may not occur until 2008. Smart new white-tipped primary flight feathers have now appeared, and only a little brown colouration remains in the area of the greater coverts and tertials. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/weathering-the-storm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wdVLNlSf7zkGZuHClmZhgb1Q-nE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_182908134a4c9abe309e1.jpgWeathering the Storm The seafront below Southcliffe at Walton-on-the-Naze being pounded by a high tide and gale-force winds in Autumn 2005 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-along https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_sK5CMtWHk_ymeeg3541qXzgqDo=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2189866604b52931bebe90.jpgRacing Along The Thames Sailing Barge "Wyvenhoe" passing the end of Walton-on-the-Naze Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-may-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xBsxLXN0vsp3b8vXNleosxqMj98=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8334973514a74ed6fd524d.jpgSB May (3) Thames Sailing Barge "May" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/spring-tide https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7XWN9O5D61iZ70qsTBM9fHjnigk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3555232184a4c9a96a157e.jpgSpring Tide High tide and north-easterly winds at Walton-on-the-Naze on 22nd March 2008 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/autumn-storm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VWnKHEIc1hIavoK0AVnxyCYimG8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4241997204b5291b57fb28.jpgAutumn Storm Gale force north-easterly winds and a high tide at Walton-on-the-Naze on 28th September 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/adult-med-gull-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EAjX4B__HZeLAkNkNvAfIrUEzok=/fwct/1492950585/5833_13807325504a8942a31bacb.jpgAdult Med Gull ( 2 ) Adult Mediterranean Gull in winter plumage http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/naze-cliffs-and-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ItZr2LXnRCi1YjRfltsVo4Nakhk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17492887364a67c6f362316.jpgNaze Cliffs and Tower Taken in 2007, the Naze Tower is seen here peering over the constantly-eroding cliffs http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sea-of-glass https://photos.on-this.website/wm/W86a77cFo-IzUAg-pTnjJQcxyzQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7757746784b5291d40a5dd.jpgSea Of Glass A period of exceptionally calm conditions allowed this dusk shot to be taken from Walton Pier during January 2009 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-out https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TnVhF7jTiuaUtcgdd4y0X5UpmK8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16482313374a4822546d893.jpgRacing Out The Thames Sailing Barge "Wyvenhoe" racing down the River Orwell at the start of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/barge-passing-naze https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TJSW51D0A-srqTpOfX2W0USxWa0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18883268564b52931158540.jpgBarge Passing Naze The Thames Sailing Barge "Xylonite" passing Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/naze-display https://photos.on-this.website/wm/f_-8fXjeLPbEMiK9bPKcZOtu_lI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17584813894a4c99ec8cc5f.jpgNaze Display This atmospheric long exposure shot was taken just before dawn in the early hours of Thursday 7th August 2008 at the Naze during a period of violent thunderstorm activity. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/incoming-tide https://photos.on-this.website/wm/R95AlNls0OPu_d67ANQ-hRNlC-I=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18370273624a5a89c129ccb.jpgIncoming Tide Herring Gulls silhouetted against a sunrise on Walton-on-the-Naze beach as the tide rises http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/pier-panoramic https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wXMaVO_vdJHFr59ZKP5fJ066OwY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7722796724b534379d3f81.jpgPier Panoramic This panoramic view was taken from Walton Pier in 2005 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/12th-september-2007 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/faH9ND6OLibpPCzM1Ko-JGeV5z4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12426502914a5e775533d5e.jpg12th September 2007 This shot was taken on 12th September 2007 and shows the early moments of take off into the air. She is two months away from completing moult to 5th-winter, and the old outermost primary feather on each wing is yet to shed, whilst the inner ones are either fully grown or still growing. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-thistle-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/KYwoh1x-oPpvCQZyuOfsV1RbxuI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10080653414a74edbee8df4.jpgSB Thistle (3) Thames Sailing Barge "Thistle" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match with "Ethel Ada", "Centaur" and "Lady Daphne" in the distance. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lifeboat-day-2003 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/LxwUwl9FQDM37v-5t1vJyfNqTcU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12725291884b5532041885d.jpgLifeboat Day 2003 Air Sea Rescue Demonstration involving the RAF helicopter and the "Kenneth Thelwall II" lifeboat off Walton-on-the-Naze on Lifeboat Day in August 2003 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-wyvenhoe-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XltU3UkbaEswQh3nPCTQ9z5dQ5Q=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17553296584a74eda4dcaa5.jpgSB "Wyvenhoe" (2) Thames Sailing Barge "Wyvenhoe" racing here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match, with "May" in the distance. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/early-may-2004-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/j-K_0SxWXiwLxJOTOs58xy--FT4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2396862594a5e78a90985e.jpgEarly May 2004 (2) This picture shows clearly the severely disabled right leg. The feathers are badly worn and are in the process of being replaced by way of the moult to 2nd-winter, a process that will take about five months. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/view-to-the-walings https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kjk5gdt6Pjg1-jZEQXcG4zySqGo=/fwct/1492950585/5833_73066408751d8198fdedb4.jpgView to the Walings View of Frinton-on-Sea looking towards the Walings and Holland-on-Sea taken in the spring of 2013 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-pair-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kMO6guk0mROadaNXvj4TWitdhWg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2205107434a74ed7ba35f7.jpgRacing Pair (3) Thames Sailing Barges "May" and "Adieu" seen here competing in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/frinton-view https://photos.on-this.website/wm/s5En0F55_txd86qnCVtCfopAjU0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7457309054b4a5e26587bd.jpgWinter View to Frinton This view looking towards Frinton-on-Sea was taken in January 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/seafront-reflections https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AfgDosO9LxXoWnsTQH22XzXuHQc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7416598704b5291cb7ab2e.jpgSeafront Reflections A night shot of the seafront at Walton-on-the-Naze taken in January 2006 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sanderling-in-flight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ockIFDYhUT72uxY-9uvKSlwjrgw=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8390426294a7ef13d86ed5.jpgSanderling in Flight A Sanderling photographed in the winter of 2009 at Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-wyvenhoe-4 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/IHpTfKv4aynseywTnG0gKtThALY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15000220534a74edd3d4e99.jpgSB "Wyvenhoe" (4) Thames Sailing Barge "Wyvenhoe" racing here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/highland-fling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/91mPEPQZmxrNxQ_cdoQ2Np7c3Ts=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11828185934a5d2ece747ad.jpgHighland Fling! This shot taken on 12th September 2007 shows the moment of take off into the air, and is Leggy's version of the highland fling! She is two months away from completing moult to 5th-winter, and the old outermost primary feather on each wing is yet to shed, whilst the inner ones are either fully grown or still growing. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/photo3470176.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/sPkK5KasfnpwsIybbfGhJ1PqI6Q=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16637876264aa5b92f7725d.jpgJames Stevens No.14 The restored James Stevens No.14 seen here off Stone Point at Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-marjorie-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AERuo-O3B5_hCUMG7i5npVBgXVk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1523589214a74ed5dd988c.jpgSB Marjorie (1) Thames Sailing Barge "Marjorie" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/passing-walton-pier https://photos.on-this.website/wm/1xBO2aseobA9Qyp8l6NUiYSN1g4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18645460614b52930ba71d1.jpgPassing Walton Pier The Thames Sailing Barge "Mirosa" passing the end of Walton-on-the-Naze Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/photo3470181.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/nbdYCYuAZqfS2y6Tmo-vOiEJFZI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_13422035714aa5b95224cce.jpgJames Stevens No.14 The restored James Stevens No.14 seen here approaching Stone Point at Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/walton-channel-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8ZRA4ICrt7z1eY0Zng2BfzjXQbU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10302997314a6a5fd3a410b.jpgWalton Channel Sunset This winter sunset across the Walton Backwaters was captured during January 2008 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/ready-steady-go https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ZkTD_XgpbHYKn1BjLQJrvUvWmUg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16280440294a6ba02cef517.jpgReady Steady Go Two Sanderlings running along Walton-on-the-Naze beach. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/pier-arrival https://photos.on-this.website/wm/l09VXhgfExXaydGNnyEbck4GWu0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20492797334b5531d405d01.jpgPier Arrival The "Kenneth Thelwall II" , seen here being affected by her own wake, arrives at her berth at Walton-on-the-Naze Pier. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lifeboat-action https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jrN0rxZ5g_1CubyVbRMDS_VxWbQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3478704074fd917ed00066.jpgLifeboat Action Walton and Frinton Lifeboat [i]RNLB Irene Muriel Rees[/i] photographed at Walton-on-the Naze in May 2012 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lift-off https://photos.on-this.website/wm/FmiTcMk9cJgxAdeGfLAJ5qR0CU4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10308601904a829e82790ba.jpgLift-off A first-year Herring Gull takes to the air from the water http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/for-those-in-peril https://photos.on-this.website/wm/85U8xy84ALHGlUEqP8QY2mTHlm8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14188245424a5325cac4b9c.jpgFor Those In Peril This popular composite picture showing the rescue services at Walton-on-the-Naze in 2004 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/celestial-show https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_lh6h0xQn91ZCl4FpgUQn1eklP4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9450599504a5327720420f.jpgCelestial Show A spectacular display of lightning over Walton-on-the-Naze Pier in the early hours of Thursday 7th August 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sanderling https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lqVuX6fSWyHVMyUWh6D_uBHgJL8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19772763154b5532ee920f0.jpgSanderling A Sanderling racing along the tideline on Walton-on-the-Naze beach http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/coming-down https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hbsUM3YOwa1GePjzVA_pImMmKvA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11225633924a860e3e5630b.jpgComing Down Leggy arriving on the morning of December 7th 2008 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/passing-the-naze https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5Ht-_Pn9cU-s1ZhBZ3EfGuLv1u8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15030619604b55321ed9ba4.jpgPassing the Naze The "Kenneth Thelwall II", with the Naze in the background, returning to station at Walton-on-the-Naze Pier in 2003 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/race-within-a-match https://photos.on-this.website/wm/W0G3k_s0RAixR7m95GbGGGG-_wg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15658878524a5e7fc56bd2c.jpgRace Within A Match Thames Sailing Barges "Wyvenhoe" and "Thistle" battling with each other near Shotley in the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/southcliffe-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_5b3sBXMgJGhg4CjggWa7wq6ACs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3887371434a68a34b14a72.jpgSouthcliffe (2) Panoramic view of the Southcliffe area taken in 2005 from Walton Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/arrival https://photos.on-this.website/wm/E6BUsocCkzE-E79zHVJn6a3aAHY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11539496664a5e789da5ba3.jpgArrival Leggy flying in on 22nd October 2007 ready for the usual feed. The control required to accurately land on the post is complicated further by the reduced wing power due to the short outer primaries, which have been shed and are still growing. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/naze-tower-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WqpfHyBs2RPHdxKMI57ZMj9scxE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18971134794a5325ff3599a.jpgNaze Tower Sunset The Naze Tower silhouetted against a winter sunset http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/hanging-around https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F6HRrZCNoqKWaGIiB0sOViccHXM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16212061334a5bec7e9e2ad.jpgHanging Around Taken on 1st May 2007 this shows Leggy in 4th-summer plumage, a month or so prior to commencement of moult to 5th-winter. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-12 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hXDmVIvt8Mbtum1IeNKzKV0dH3c=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9342782554b4a5f86c7141.jpgMarina (12) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lifeboat-at-night-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/oL0J8sHfCHGIMnAFIdcc5r_uqRA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18697670394a5325d1b7453.jpgLifeboat at Night (1) The "Kenneth Thelwall II" in her berth at Walton-on-the-Naze Pier in January 2006. This picture was used on the rear cover of the book "Walton & Frinton Lifeboat : A Station History 1884 - 2005" http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/approaching-storm https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tiqN_Kc_0u-ZeOJVO1mdqeWXXQ0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4076900144a5a8a99d87a5.jpgApproaching Storm Lightning striking out to sea off Walton-on-the-Naze in the early hours of Thursday 7th August 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Bd1h_FahrFcxP9ickGH4KX50LHQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19272205724b4a5f5f5a861.jpgMarina (6) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/arriving https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4rOU0A6r086nBSfvysQIdMFvN-g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1979711014a860e2e18366.jpgArriving Leggy seen here landing on the morning of 18th September 2008 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/batemans-tower https://photos.on-this.website/wm/w4Or2gfulvcOnoOumYz1mH_f4ro=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2271471564b534351e37f6.jpgBatemans Tower This wide-angle shot was taken against beautiful cloud formations at the Colne Barge Match on September 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-sunset https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QDUFJTiHcpFU6uAx3Ci4-dgK0d0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8433171454b5b1045120da.jpgMarina Sunset http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-5 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0fHyvcUEMeiM2OeLXz-5e0ipMTM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6924968504b4a5f575a76b.jpgMarina (5) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/tower-view-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4u8ilbmIeKcywEALl6ao9Hrk5fk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1502210914b4a5e33c8365.jpgTower View ( 1 ) Winter scene taken from the top of the Naze Tower in Jauary 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/towering-inferno https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DGm6t6r1sL1ahuEL3fBanLBn6fY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9729061554a4ebc4ec5ee1.jpgTowering Inferno Glorious winter sunset behind the Naze Tower during winter 2006 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/frinton-wonderland https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_LHaK06eRBW0BR629Ehu1-mXfwg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16132606764fd917e77cad1.jpgFrinton Wonderland Frinton-on-Sea in the grip of winter taken during December 2010 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/edme-2008-winner https://photos.on-this.website/wm/xPFi3bWWX13b-OUDaC0LbD-zfYE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12124289784a497d903fbf6.jpgEdme 2008 Winner Thames Sailing Barge "Edme" sporting her winning colours after coming home first in the Bowsprit Class of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/dec-3rd-2007-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F4AguSyyTPImRFZiIJ619nF5Dn4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15147819544a89448869db3.jpgDec 3rd 2007 ( 2 ) Leggy has now completed her full moult into 5th-winter plumage http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-adieu-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Nt0WhG1svCL0nDx3GYlfCDdxANc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2561128824a74ed3d9dc57.jpgSB Adieu ( 3 ) Thames Sailing Barge "Adieu" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/naze-tower-wide https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tBOI9OqLlKI0ZEdHteZbX3pyahs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17027061294a5e7e37dd264.jpgNaze Tower Wide Wide-angle shot of the Naze Tower taken during spring 2004 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/the-walings https://photos.on-this.website/wm/-K6g0pH1F0jdgeviIPZQuz6Qqac=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6268555444fd91c3e25885.jpgThe Walings This beach scene was taken at The Walings, Frinton-on-Sea in September 2011 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-greta-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/C3r4yqA2ZaB3vE2E-IXxbocvwUU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6237813564a74ed54621e8.jpgSB Greta (1) Thames Sailing Barge "Greta" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/feeding-time-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lcpy-fISPHKNQyXSXyixR_vLp1g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15802678834a860e350e5af.jpgFeeding Time ( 2 ) Leggy helping herself to breakfast from the tray on the morning of September 18th 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/feeding-time-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/a7EPNw2aA9RwHWz2YXs5ofgPKm4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2327407794a860e442a5c1.jpgFeeding Time ( 3 ) Leggy and others helping themselves to breakfast from the tray on the morning of September 7th 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/coming-home https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eQQSNrHjlbQy9Kd8WyAmD-i5zt0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6500688054b5531f05ed9e.jpgComing Home The "Kenneth Thelwall II" approaching the station at Walton-on-the-Naze Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/juv-lesser-black https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VRcgRyWnCuGJ5RWuCMjg32RtFi0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18626986244b534303a47b1.jpgJuv. Lesser Black This is a juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/shouting-the-odds https://photos.on-this.website/wm/78rvY9uoSQU5UMezSMUjIw0leb8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7736773304b5342ff1449e.jpgShouting the Odds Adult herring Gull calling on Walton-on-the-Naze beach http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-wyvenhoe-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/OsvIsCuQxM33RcEUvpXu7WUT59w=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15304000704a74eda99e7e5.jpgSB "Wyvenhoe" (3) Thames Sailing Barge "Wyvenhoe" racing here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match, with "May" and "Centaur" in the distance. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/rounding-outer-mark https://photos.on-this.website/wm/p00W8x_iIDvQPBnHyNzYXZ1VYRg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18926066854a74ed93581ee.jpgRounding Outer Mark The racing barges seen here rounding the North Oaze Buoy in the Thames Barge Match 2008. The barges shown here are "Gladys", "Wyvenhoe", "Repertor", "Marjorie", "Adieu", "Ethel Ada" and "Lady Daphne" ( from left to right ). http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/tower-bridge-at-night https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NC2Xvl_ncageALIMfZ_iHWeDmqo=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2711414754a53264c23001.jpgTower Bridge at Night The smoke hanging in the air following a firework display added a finishing touch to this photograph taken on a bitterly cold still night http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/stumpy-the-turnstone https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Qwjc02WMqtk-eH9EqbcHeE0D_ks=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4739339704a6a5e6750f6f.jpgStumpy the Turnstone Stumpy the one-footed Turnstone posing along the Walton-on-the-Naze seafront http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/september-23rd-2004 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SrqY37Ldq4llFvNyRHEfwP2Sb4o=/fwct/1492950585/5833_13286467734a829f0027ec9.jpgSeptember 23rd 2004 The moult to 2nd-winter is almost complete here and the eventual grey adult colouration can be seen on the birds back ( known as the mantle ). Some 2nd-winter birds are more advanced at this moult stage. This could be attributed to the birds previous trauma and disabilities, both of which can hinder the moult. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/the-naze https://photos.on-this.website/wm/E0wASVWDi9mkgFzB0e7mLao2INg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_796612453489ee024394ad.jpgThe Naze View taken looking north from the top of the Naze Tower in 2004 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/day-after-the-race https://photos.on-this.website/wm/JN0IklyAYvny7SUSn5NW_OIdwCk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_102140862349826523dd619.jpgDay after the Race The Thames Sailing Barge "Adieu" heading south past The Naze the day after the 2007 Pin Mill Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-trio-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7iwN1m8AsbLUpIAc4kIyyUg2Myw=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15727120814a74edcd9c739.jpgRacing Trio (2) Thames Barges "Wyvenhoe" , "Repertor" and "Greta" racing in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/1st-yr-med-gull-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/F2iMiLZyN3zWpIeVbZveSV05Bpg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8684612174a89428c4e6ab.jpg1st-yr Med Gull ( 1 ) First-year Mediterranean Gull flying around area of Walton-on-the-Naze pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/old-and-new-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/YACK5KmKXW3SLQzKsJj1-pV0004=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10659487774aa5b92a5a436.jpgOld and New ( 2 ) The restored James Stevens No.14 and the current Walton and Frinton lifeboat "Kenneth Thelwall II" both seen here approaching Stone Point at Walton-on-the-Naze. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/emerging-from-wave https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MrbjfhNDEBwsSPOAdwKzT0kSeqA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2966794894b5342f6a4178.jpgEmerging from Wave A first-year Black-Headed Gull negotiating rough seas along Walton seafront http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/breaking-wave https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zaK_zey1ciHug6HNre0xIVGndeM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9382213914a4ca2be66746.jpgBreaking Wave High tide at Walton-on-the-Naze on 27th September 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/five-lifeboats-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DUce46iEtgeuAvkigliLj8S9Gd4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12462275714a7ef1c93d789.jpgFive Lifeboats (1) This picture taken on 16th December 2007 shows Walton Lifeboat with Clacton and Harwich Lifeboats all at the berth on Walton-on-the-Naze Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/june https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UMgTxpY08SQuHg5w5h602Sz1yi0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19813297764a9b1dc9e077a.jpgJune http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/six-lifeboats https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VWnLmgkAIfetsTx3lyd7e8boAcQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10268163184b55324651564.jpgSix Lifeboats This unusual shot of the Walton, Clacton and Harwich Lifeboats was taken on 14th June 2009 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/preparing-for-off-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hzvzG039-hecXT8ymLoZ4xyCq1c=/fwct/1492950585/5833_5075059144b53427aa5e7d.jpgPreparing For Off (1) This partial monochrome shot shows all nine Thames Sailing Barges at the start of the 2007 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/preening https://photos.on-this.website/wm/7H5vcJRdPnZZXiLTQ_fwHcNDNb8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16613719874a5e78bee4559.jpgPreening Preening after the morning feed of 18th February 2008. Moult to 5th-summer plumage is well advanced, with most of the head flecking now gone. In addition the bird has also acquired the bright yellow bill with the characteristic red spot. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lifeboat-formation https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2O-nG5ECImW0MstEA7L4Fo5qbes=/fwct/1492950585/5833_13541648504b55321880c05.jpgLifeboat Formation This unusual shot of five lifeboats from Walton, Clacton and Harwich Stations was taken on 14th June 2009 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/leggy-in-flight https://photos.on-this.website/wm/wmEfQoQhG4Hi8vwRxtq526Ne7zc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8731307214a5bec6d79e90.jpgLeggy in Flight Taken on June 21st 2007, this photograph shows that Leggy has moulted the inner primary feathers and is in the early stages of moult to 5th-winter plumage http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/double-run https://photos.on-this.website/wm/jYtU50_uhn2lZ4WVhU9SY0i9PsE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_21163435014b5531fb30136.jpgDouble Run This Limited Edition Print shows the "Kenneth Thelwall II" with the relief boat "RFA Sir Galahad" at Walton-on-the-Naze on May 20th 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/adult-med-gull-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ri8PLQ7NEhj0jnYCe_FZEoRLqoU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16414584504a894293cd06a.jpgAdult Med Gull ( 3 ) Adult Mediterranean Gull in summer plumage http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/photo3038178.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/eKDaLxKWMAkFNv_mznWClpsFjyc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9417776774a5e73219300e.jpgReminder Thames Sailing Barge "Reminder" coming home in the 2007 Colne Barge Race. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/gravesend https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VqmRGDEK4HYwPKNkTkrHCx9xfP4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1828611814a74ed4daa85a.jpgGravesend Thames Sailing Barge "Thistle" seen here at Gravesend after the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/beach-rainbow https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9V6SRBSSsGlnrSStWrqbEQDDLKk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20094702214b5291c0c11a3.jpgBeach Rainbow The sun breaks out following a violent squall taken at Walton-on-the-Naze during the summer of 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-thistle-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Mq4J_wYxwuy9OI-zduYFr2cYbUA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11149467954a74edaf1dcbb.jpgSB Thistle (1) Thames Sailing Barge "Thistle" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/power-of-the-sea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TzsovSU8ZNhCMdE-wk3az9j9XVc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1697508804b5291bc7b338.jpgPower Of The Sea Gale force north-easterly winds and a high tide at Walton-on-the-Naze on 28th September 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/heading-out https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dBvi6D7NUSAMuE6aqdZFj67POXs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17373050614a497dc7afad2.jpgHeading Out This monochrome shot shows the Thames Sailing Barges "Adieu" , "Edme" , "Gladys" and "Mirosa" ( left to right ) heading down the River Orwell at the start of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match ( Bowsprit Class ) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-to-win https://photos.on-this.website/wm/q8cIwv4FtfoALWCCsaQ5UpGPNwQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15028687924a497d895c6ae.jpgRacing to Win Thames Sailing Barge "Edme" in full sail racing past The Naze on her way to winning the Bowsprit Class in the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/naze-tower-in-spring https://photos.on-this.website/wm/kmwCqnU7K3UjeVj3FK3NkNhnSI8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14287740024a5e7e3d52751.jpgNaze Tower In Spring This photograph of the Naze Tower was taken during the Spring of 2009 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/stormy-seas https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HDVo7guqnGaf3bN0DqeN1HskEUU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17114309464a4c9aa0d6d84.jpgStormy Seas Gale force north-easterly winds and a high tide at Walton-on-the-Naze on 28th September 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/dec-3rd-2007-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/NRCGACBHmY2rleuuLKgCAEHdGh0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_257632874a8944826811d.jpgDec 3rd 2007 ( 1 ) Leggy has now completed her full moult into 5th-winter plumage http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/mid-air-scratch https://photos.on-this.website/wm/MpCfmOlUdeocFpX_MYWOOqVQEaI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20720999914a829f0727637.jpgMid-air Scratch This extraordinary image was captured on the 8th October 2005 when moult to 3rd-winter was virtually complete. It shows how Leggy has adapted to her severe disability when it comes to scratching. In order to scratch the areas which would normally be served by the disabled leg she has to contort herself so that the good leg can administer the scratch on the other side of the head ! http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/september-2nd-2007 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/08GzvwtroqkW616KLGrG-3_bFGE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20693692294a5bec6798f14.jpgSeptember 2nd 2007 Leggy waiting for her food. She is approximately half-way through the moult to 5th-winter, which commenced two and a half months earlier on 15th June. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sept-18th-2008-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5JmtlD_fDm3ZVE_Hdb3Ps20jwOM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_665343144a89445419b1d.jpgSept 18th 2008 ( 1 ) Leggy shown here well advanced into the full moult to her 6th-winter plumage. The large gap in the wing is caused by the shedding of a block of secondary flight feathers. The short outermost primary flight feathers can be seen here in their early stages of growth. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sunset-over-frinton https://photos.on-this.website/wm/21jmYYQ6GqVitPLleYYx3J1s-7c=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2827907444a53262a77021.jpgSunset over Frinton A period of perfectly calm days produced the mirror-like conditions for this sunset over Frinton-on-Sea viewed from Walton Pier in January 2008 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/old-and-new-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/XEZLmLVbrzkS85CpZrVOHRdGIqc=/fwct/1492950585/5833_21216080764aa5b9432da40.jpgOld and New ( 3 ) The restored James Stevens No.14 and the current Walton and Frinton lifeboat "Kenneth Thelwall II" both seen here en route from Stone Point to Titchmarsh Marina at Walton-on-the-Naze. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/turnstone-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/WDcSy-9i4Vmo6HJlB-pE3KtBI0g=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8125842474b553302a5020.jpgTurnstone (1) Winter-plumaged Turnstone on Walton-on-the-Naze beach http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-trio-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GNwLXDm46KYI4jJwTudnXB7n6fE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_21279690994a74edc5b2e35.jpgRacing Trio (1) Thames Sailing Barges "Lady Daphne", "Ardwina" and "Centaur" racing in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-gladys https://photos.on-this.website/wm/u8hvo28hCbnnEDEcQol3yzBGJmU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_454197324a74ed473d480.jpgSB Gladys Thames Sailing Barge "Gladys" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-four https://photos.on-this.website/wm/J64I17EnbCxAkLz9aiX3RNq3PSs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2408638924a497db109e08.jpgRacing Four Thames Sailing Barges "Victor" , "Decima" , "Ardwina" and "Repertor" ( from left to right ) all heading down the River Orwell in the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. These barges are competing in the Staysail Class. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-pair-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VUog0k4PfWVrd7mOULF1V7En_oY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_239912914a5a8b61793ea.jpgRacing Pair (1) Thames sailing barges "Wyvenhoe" and "Repertor" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/spring-view-to-walton https://photos.on-this.website/wm/_QBhVArrhxfNTARPtzKOu3PDcTk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19168016934c1f4e1365fd5.jpgSpring view to Walton This panoramic view was created in the spring of 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-pair-4 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r7nMA9iCYYWo4SZuhQSTTUllHv8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6289569294a74ed825fe58.jpgRacing Pair (4) Thames Sailing Barges "Lady Daphne" and "Ethel Ada" seen here competing in the 2008 Thames Barge Match, with "Ardwina" in the distance. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lightning-over-frinton-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AtxS69-ndJSAlqiqpRRChKLEmWw=/fwct/1492950585/5833_28924366253cc563604641.jpgApproaching Storm A spectacular display of lightning taken from the Greensward at Frinton-on-Sea during the early hours of 19th July 2014 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/early-may-2004-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/hMZOw1M9vSvxdO9tq0pmszhtJTM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6855971114a5e787e8256a.jpgEarly May 2004 (1) One of the first pictures taken of Leggy when the project first started. The bird is about a year old and has commenced full moult to 2nd-winter plumage. The new light-grey inner primaries can be seen, starkly contrasting with the worn dark outer primaries which have not yet shed. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/march-2nd-2009-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5F7g6Eqbs0afOQx86QCGBHrVFtg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17229193264a89446b956b4.jpgMarch 2nd 2009 ( 1 ) Leggy in smart summer plumage. She is actually into her 6th-summer here. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/about-to-land https://photos.on-this.website/wm/8kxV7XQj8cDda20R65z_yvjNUwQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11518493304a5e77c27dc8e.jpgAbout to Land Against the early morning sun Leggy negotiates another one-legged landing. This was taken on 1st August 2007 and shows the bird heavily moulting towards 5th-winter plumage, which will complete in mid-November. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-may-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ceQlWuxKYpFFZ27kAymCZXLyu3o=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15786508864a74ed650a215.jpgSB May (1) Thames Sailing Barge "May" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/angry-sea https://photos.on-this.website/wm/t2Ql68Eh0hlt9vr5l277a0EwmRY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15991600294b5291adce258.jpgAngry Sea Gale force north-easterly winds and a high tide at Walton-on-the-Naze on 28th September 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-wyvenhoe https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TWNrdnnlfNawr4UZjSocIlfI6uI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1107638294a48225e21fcb.jpgSB "Wyvenhoe" The Thames Sailing Barge "Wyvenhoe" returning up the River Orwell during the last stages of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/southcliffe-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/lFmLuALu_EyMXIfXyDtKuKFumz8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18590682404a68a33557306.jpgSouthcliffe (1) Panoramic view of the Southcliffe area taken in 2005 from Walton Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-thistle-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0AL4uEdXmPltBTNgP6BQRUU_Vs4=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7885606544a74edb538467.jpgSB Thistle (2) Thames Sailing Barge "Thistle" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sailing-by https://photos.on-this.website/wm/UgJhJBec6GlJfvQtgS0URqHGwYE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_656725434b529317c1ea2.jpgSailing By The Thames Sailing Barge "Thalatta" passing the end of Walton-on-the-Naze Pier http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/ready-for-my-close-up https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Pl2USVglMOg3L8D0v0WhGLXCXro=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1018193264a5d2edc46d0d.jpgReady for my close-up Leggy posing for the camera on 21st September 2007, showing her mastery in the art of balance on one leg http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-to-outer-mark2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/RTr1ZCZi9kRSUjCHi809oyuhwUo=/fwct/1492950585/5833_863522374a5e7fb88f8a5.jpgRacing to Outer Mark_2 This cropped version of this image shows the Thames Sailing Barge "Pudge" racing towards the outer mark, in this case the Medusa Buoy, off Walton-on-the-Naze in the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. "Pudge" was the eventual winner in the Class C race. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/september-19th-2008 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SzCsiER7bPFa6end8Aix6phtBWU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_2870126594a89446508072.jpgSeptember 19th 2008 Leggy shown here well advanced into the full moult to her 6th-winter plumage. The large gap in the wing is caused by the shedding of a block of secondary flight feathers. The short outermost primary flight feathers can be seen here in their early stages of growth. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/feeding-time-6 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B2PUCIErWXoI0rJH3Tn6qEcRw8I=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8186001104a860e57060ca.jpgFeeding Time ( 6 ) Leggy and others helping themselves to breakfast from the tray on the morning of September 7th 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/racing-pair-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zJSr7eJZjdWHx1Vwxsdz22LBF3w=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17704782974a74ed7655245.jpgRacing Pair (2) Thames Sailing Barges "May" and "Adieu" seen here competing in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/harwich-lifeboat https://photos.on-this.website/wm/k-er0HgMOHpdeGYgSXV-2t1HY_E=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16257264724a7e9061b29b4.jpgHarwich Lifeboat The Harwich Lifeboat "Albert Brown" departing from Walton Pier in April 2005 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/four-barges https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Gw1_r8IdBpJYZCNNmPJpPNOykGg=/fwct/1492950585/5833_10514552934a74ed429703e.jpgFour Barges Thames Sailing Barges "Ethel Ada", "Centaur" , "Lady Daphne" and "Ardwina" racing in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/preparing-for-off-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/r7bG4BNVTxDGRg983EEjloAyRFw=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17296722234b53427775fe0.jpgPreparing for Off (2) This panoramic shot shows all nine Thames Sailing Barges at the start of the 2007 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-repertor-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5KGT2q8ZDCBF5T6Bz8bJ3imvAeE=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4978111864a68a3c77f099.jpgSB Repertor (2) The Thames Sailing Barge "Repertor" racing up the River Orwell in the closing stages of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/i-mustnt-be-late https://photos.on-this.website/wm/VsXSNnM5dh5K_J80cjyFA0LgQgw=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3547081254a53239f5551a.jpgI Mustn't be Late A Sanderling racing along the tideline on Walton-on-the-Naze beach http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-may-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/c5tbnHucfkng3r4NC-oxMIhTYZk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_291834934a74ed695cb98.jpgSB May (2) Thames Sailing Barge "May" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sept-18th-2008-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bl4VLML6tqsCiP1dzEVCOP9Kf-E=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15798562604a894457f0b9d.jpgSept 18th 2008 ( 2 ) Leggy shown here well advanced into the full moult to her 6th-winter plumage. The short primary wing projection at the rear of the bird gives a "stumpy" appearance which is created by the short outermost primary flight feathers which are in their early stages of growth. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/barge-sunrise https://photos.on-this.website/wm/bQ1myMBOaMZCXPKmHESEJkuUeZA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14193748814a6a5fd11b087.jpgBarge Sunrise A Thames Sailing Barge drifts by as the sun rises over Walton-on-the-Naze beach http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/james-stevens-no14 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/dOBNGvjjwRC_1ExHRFQHZ0NTgr8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_4177830604aa5b93721b24.jpgJames Stevens No.14 The restored James Stevens No.14 seen here approaching Titchmarsh Marina at Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-decima https://photos.on-this.website/wm/aZ-_oYkpypl_H4MCl80jrcOg9Y0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_14679754004a5e7fb37c4c6.jpgSB "Decima" The Thames Sailing Barge "Decima" racing past Felixstowe during the last stages of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/tower-view-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/B79eC8TI5qhIR7PI1wyc9Yo6-vQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7818377894b4a5e3e5a5d5.jpgTower View ( 2 ) Winter scene taken from the top of the Naze Tower in Jauary 2010. An interesting feature is the shadow cast in the snow on the ground by the Naze Tower http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/lifeboat-at-night-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Mv8ACfXPfYF2XJmGmmsffZnqO_8=/fwct/1492950585/5833_19532710504b553232d6e4a.jpgLifeboat at Night (2) The "Kenneth Thelwall II" in her berth at Walton-on-the-Naze Pier in January 2006 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/sb-repertor https://photos.on-this.website/wm/zU0a4ZGxYsmKK5T-lcIp1hPfgTM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7074935684a74ed8db362f.jpgSB Repertor Thames Sailing Barge "Repertor" seen here in the 2008 Thames Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/line-of-sail-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/6uHdL36hfhOCSAP_hMKAEtrunMY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6757706784b553344caeb4.jpgLine Of Sail (1) An impressive line of seven Thames Sailing Barges racing down the River Orwell in the Staysail Class of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. The Barges are ( from right to left ) "Ardwina" , "Victor", "Decima" , "Repertor", "Reminder" , "Greta" and "Wyvenhoe". http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/june-19th-2006 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2lOXI3krDPhym052TW-ownF04CQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15059718924a5d2e9e1689a.jpgJune 19th 2006 Leggy is shown here in the early stages of moult to 4th-winter, indicated by the growth of new grey inner primaries, as well as various coverts. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/photo3470178.html https://photos.on-this.website/wm/G_uZ6rKDghGWs64ulBghpjPf1MQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_5589672824aa5b93e949bf.jpgJames Stevens No.14 The restored James Stevens No.14 seen here approaching Titchmarsh Marina at Walton-on-the-Naze http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/turnstone-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/H7o-Q7JfKDMAUeJAzfDrd_hsv9w=/fwct/1492950585/5833_17155906924a89459f3c38e.jpgTurnstone ( 2 ) Winter-plumaged Turnstone flying along Walton-on-the-Naze beach http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-4 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/QInruzwzUkMuiqaWy-4cA8NGVTU=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3557637704b4a5f516abf2.jpgMarina (4) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/feeding-time-5 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/9JBd0faWYDmKh2EBUCcKKeliNlk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_18620225974a860e50ef35f.jpgFeeding Time ( 5 ) Leggy and others helping themselves to breakfast from the tray on the morning of September 7th 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/heading-for-home https://photos.on-this.website/wm/tRtI-WUOTIlDF1JXZpVrOeVe2-Y=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6832700124a5e73086d1a0.jpgHeading For Home The Thames Sailing Barge "Marjorie" seen here heading for the finish line at Brightlingsea in the 2007 Colne Barge Match http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/1st-yr-med-gull-3 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/EOqwiprJRpRAEl-4oUGZ0lL_19Y=/fwct/1492950585/5833_1407277354a89429d83aef.jpg1st-yr Med Gull ( 3 ) First-year Mediterranean Gull starting to moult into summer plumage( shown by the development of a partial black hood ) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/territorial-squabble https://photos.on-this.website/wm/4K-J0QB_e0x65-g2gKrj1BKZpgk=/fwct/1492950585/5833_12647861264a860e39505ef.jpgTerritorial Squabble Leggy ( on the left ) attempting to evict an adult Herring Gull from her favourite post, taken on the morning of September 19th 2008. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/line-of-sail-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0ykNXVsP1jiUR_H1JCO-fhgw-PY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_53741634b553349cfdd8.jpgLine Of Sail (2) This partial monochrome shot shows the impressive line of seven Thames Sailing Barges racing down the River Orwell in the Staysail Class of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. The Barges are ( from right to left ) "Ardwina" , "Victor" "Decima" , "Repertor", "Reminder" , "Greta" and "Wyvenhoe" http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/june-5th-2008-1 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/AYEuDSYjMs-J2MKwEezZmWfUEXA=/fwct/1492950585/5833_15511449214a89448d754e0.jpgJune 5th 2008 ( 1 ) Leggy has commenced her full moult to 6th-winter plumage which is indicated by the shedding of the two innermost primaries of each wing. The eight outermost primary wing feathers are old and worn, but will be shed and renewed in stages ( so that flight can be maintained throughout ) over the coming four months. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/melissa https://photos.on-this.website/wm/Z0UXMDXNWtHLljpbsA-3X6D4NmM=/fwct/1492950585/5833_6722801584a68a4587ee96.jpgMelissa Thames Sailing Barge "Melissa" sailing down the river Orwell on her first outing in the 2009 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/five-lifeboats-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/GNKJgakOLv5OOpsSKZejdOWbGQ0=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20723903144b5531e2adb98.jpgFive Lifeboats (2) This unusual picture taken on 16th December 2007 shows Walton Lifeboat with Clacton and Harwich Lifeboats http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/july-23rd-2005 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/TZ7lamIvq1o0bp2xlJLBdiOJDGs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_11281500724a829f040a7cb.jpgJuly 23rd 2005 Just over 2 months into moult to 3rd-winter one can easily see the three remaining old worn outer primary flight feathers starkly contrasting with the smart new grey inner primaries. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/leading-the-way https://photos.on-this.website/wm/5Q5yWqYdO0af06UHkKqd9GI9tok=/fwct/1492950585/5833_3261384234a5e7fbe92818.jpgLeading the Way Thames Sailing Barge "Edme" leading the field off Walton-on-the-Naze, and on her way to winning the Bowsprit class of the 2008 Pin Mill Barge Match. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/a-perfect-landing https://photos.on-this.website/wm/2-DR7dNWwxjyEEK_c7FKNqIybno=/fwct/1492950585/5833_13290511904a829f112d032.jpgA Perfect Landing Leggy the famous Walton-on-the-Naze Herring Gull seen negotiating a landing on her one good leg. The right leg is severely disabled. This picture was the winner of the 2006 Essex Wildlife Trust Photographic Award. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/marina-13 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/HOuiGNgsffEvuznRXDj0jyOVjjs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_7361908334b4a5f8fb90de.jpgMarina (13) http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/scratching https://photos.on-this.website/wm/ESgw33i12gVM4ohrVoDS872DazY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_9847836764a5d2ee33c76a.jpgScratching Leggy is seen scratching with the badly-disabled leg which unfortunately has very little power in it. This was taken on the 8th November 2006 with the bird having completed moult to 4th-winter. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/june-21st-2004 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/DeBX5N6tn_u6EehI_LbBjyML44k=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20568985044a5d2ea4713e0.jpgJune 21st 2004 One of the earliest moulting images of Leggy. She is one year old and approximately 6 weeks into moult to 2nd-winter which began in early May. She has shed some inner tail feathers as well as inner primaries and various wing coverts. The blotchy, tatty appearance is typical at this moult stage, produced by extreme wear of the remaining old feathers, as well as gaps produced by lost feathers. Also note that four old outer primary flight feathers still remain, awaiting further growth of the inner primaries, so that flight is retained for the duration of the moult. http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/practice-rescue https://photos.on-this.website/wm/SeiO9Cqk7emZmgHI1xK6pT4qnqY=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8040897754b553236652a4.jpgPractice Rescue Air Sea Rescue Exercise off Walton-on-the-Naze in 2003 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/high-seas https://photos.on-this.website/wm/0Pvy2kIhpu555RYwM9Z2wKw3MYI=/fwct/1492950585/5833_8127653194a4c9a7d66077.jpgHigh Seas Tidal surge at Walton-on-the-Naze on 9th November 2007 http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/breakfast-is-served https://photos.on-this.website/wm/pKzDRacQiqoc3x8AOt92UDp1FWQ=/fwct/1492950585/5833_20952516514a860e212abab.jpgBreakfast is served ! This shot was taken on the morning of September 11th 2008. Leggy has decided to sample the breakfast offerings before the others get a chance ! http://www.nigelpepperphotography.co.uk/taking-off-2 https://photos.on-this.website/wm/igCAaIop5tkJS93jCAh0goRqXcs=/fwct/1492950585/5833_16651780984a5e78a24affa.jpgTaking Off (2) Taken on 16th October 2004 when moult to 2nd-winter is virtually complete. From this angle the pale window on each wing caused by the paler inner primaries is very clear. This plumage creates much contrast with features such as the dark tail band, lightly streaked white rump, pale grey back ( scapulars and mantle , streaked hindneck, whitish head and intricately-patterned wings all standing out.