Backlit pampas grass. Basque coast

Backlit pampas grass. Basque coast

On rough ground overlooking the sea in the French Basque country, pampas grass was growing wild. Pictured here with the mid-morning sun directly behind.

Little ringed plover, Basque coast

Little ringed plover, Basque coast

Another bird heading south on autumn migration, pausing for a little rest and refreshment on the French Basque coast. This one’s a little ringed plover.

Little ringed plover, Basque coast

Dunlin, Basque coast

Dunlin, Basque coast

Another bird pausing to rest and eat on the Basque coast while on the autumn migration: this one a dunlin.