Sarah Strandlines

12/08/2026

Sharing again, ahead of the solar eclipse tonight. The skies look clear which is brilliant. Although - please rain afterwards!

As well as the tips in my newsletter you can also use a kitchen colander as a multi-pin hole projector so you'll not only see one eclipse but 30+ (depending on the number of holes)… I believe eclipse glasses have become like loo roll in 2020!

I'll be watching with the family from along the edge of the Dee Estuary and will check in with my half-moon update tomorrow (a day late). Enjoy.

Oh and if you miss the eclipse, and want some other celestial magic, don't fret…the Perseid meteor shower peaks this evening after midnight until 5.30am for any night owls amongst us 🌒🌠☄️✨

An alternative guide to next week's solar eclipse... Featuring Prince, Bonnie Tyler, black bin bags (don't), tiny crescent suns beneath trees and why the New Moon is the only moon capable of producing a solar eclipse. Oh, and all the actual safety advice too. 🌑☀️

31/07/2026

A beautiful sunset and moonrise over Wirral last night. You could see as far as Anglesey with binoculars. Clear skies mean the same again this evening 🌕🌇🌅🤞

21/07/2026

I wrote this Hilbre Island route for Country Walking magazine over a year and I'm pleased to share that it's finally in print in August's edition.

CW is the UK's best-selling walking magazine, full of fabulous routes, wildlife Trusts and nature (which is fantastic), photography and this edition features Sir David Attenborough. What's not to love 👣

15/05/2026

Frankby Cemetery is looking good in this spring sunshine. Lots of bird activity and the rhododendron are in full bloom.
Sounds a bit odd to suggest that you visit there, but I really do.
I'll be writing about this in more depth for June's edition of Heswall Magazine 💜

19/04/2026

Wildlife watching in a cemetery may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it can be worth the wait sometimes.
📷 Frankby Cemetery 💚

13/02/2026

I was super thrilled to learn that my photo was chosen for the Get Birding Podcast hosted by Sean Bean today.

I've a couple of blackbirds living in my garden and the male looked stunning against the bright red branches of the dogwood and deep green of the ivy (last slide).

It's not often your name and Sean Bean appear in the same post! Ps. It's a great podcast, worth a listen (and watch)👂

Happy Friday and Weekend Folks
✨📷♥️

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13/02/2026

Got this beautiful gift for my birthday recently detailing our tide times from sharonlee.co.uk ♥️

This comes with news that New Brighton may become one of 13 new 'designated swimming spots' which would mean closer monitoring of pollution, wouldn't be great! More information found at:

https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/25849708.new-brighton-beach-among-13-proposed-new-swimming-spots-across-uk/

27/01/2026

Only a few places left on this lovely Nature Walk & Haiku Poetry Workshop for February Half Term.

Price includes hot/cold drinks at Benty Farm Cafe after our nature adventure at Thurstaston Common, plus all materials to make your Haiku Poetry Card.

Suitable for children mid-primary school age (approx 6-9), more details and tickets below 💚✨✍️

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Unleash your child’s natural creativity and brush-up on their writing skills with a gentle, fun, creative writing poetry session designed for families who want to slow down together. We’ll begin with a short noticing walk to gather sensory details from the natural world, then return indoors to t...

25/01/2026

Sunday vibes earlier today at Elephant, Parkgate. The views from here are beautiful, especially if you're keen on birding.

RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands have announced that high spring tides are usually expected around full and new moons in February and March, but that in order to reach the promenade the tide height needs to topple 10m and there needs to be a favourable wind.

But even without these extraordinary conditions, Parkgate is always a great place for some wildlife spotting. That's why I've chosen it as the location for my guided nature walk & writing workshop, just before dusk with the setting sun and February's new moon.

If that sounds like something you fancy, follow the link for details. Price includes coffee or hot drink of your choice at The Boathouse Pub for the workshop part of the session 🌅🪶✍️☕

https://www.sarahstrandlines.co.uk/store/p/dusk-on-the-dee

20/01/2026

https://www.sarahstrandlines.co.uk/store/p/parent-and-child-nature-haiku-workshop

Unleash your child’s natural creativity and brush-up on their writing skills with a gentle, fun, creative writing poetry session designed for families who want to slow down together.

We’ll begin with a short noticing walk to gather sensory details from the natural world, then return indoors to turn these observations into simple three-line Haikus.

No experience needed — this workshop is playful and approachable, offering parent and children a chance to create together. Each pair will leave with one (or more) completed Haiku carefully penned onto coloured card, ready to display at home or keep as a memory of the day.

Sarah is an award winning nature writer currently studying an MA in Nature and Travel Writing. With many years experience working with children and holding a current Enhanced DBS, she is well placed to lead this workshop. Her work has featured in Bird Watching and Country Walking magazine and she writes for her local community publication Heswall Magazine.

Wednesday 18th February 2026 (Half Term)

Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

£20 (includes parent & child place plus hot drink for adult at Benty Farm cafe, Thurstaston Common, Wirral plus all materials)

Age range: 6-9 approx

Length: 90 minutes

Please wear sturdy shoes and warm, wet weather clothes in case of inclement weather during our walk.

Unleash your child’s natural creativity and brush-up on their writing skills with a gentle, fun, creative writing poetry session designed for families who want to slow down together. We’ll begin with a short noticing walk to gather sensory details from the natural world, then return indoors to t...