Eyeball to eyeball! Liam's stunning photograph of handsome Oystercatcher unveiled by NELC

 

                              

A STUNNING close-up photograph of an Oystercatcher on Cleethorpes beach is being used by North East Lincolnshire Council to publicise World Environment Day 2026 which is this Friday June 5.

The shot was captured by frontline birder-photographer Liam Smith as he lay on the sand  just inches from the bird.

This borough does not boast any RSPB or Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust reserves but it is home to a range of protected habitats, most notably the south bank of the Humber.

Cleethorpes has its own official coastal ranger, Josh Forrester, who organises regular nature walks.

Says he: "North East Lincolnshire is incredibly fortunate to have such a rich and diverse natural environment."                                        

                      

Cleethorpes saltmarsh is home to many specialist plants and birds