Solway Firth
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The Solway Firth is a firth that forms part of the border between England and Scotland, between Cumbria and Dumfries and Galloway. It stretches from St Bees Head, just south of Whitehaven in Cumbria, to the Mull of Galloway, on the western end of Dumfries and Galloway. The Isle of Man is also very near to the firth. The firth comprises part of the Irish Sea.
Satellite photo, includes processing enhancements to highlight sediments, dissolved organic matter, and water depth.
The estuary of the River Nith, opening into the Solway Firth south of Dumfries.
Haaf net fishing in the Solway Firth
Salta Moss
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Salta Moss is a raised blanket mire which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest ('SSSI') located in the hamlet of Salta, in Cumbria, United Kingdom. It was determined to be of biological interest under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The site, measuring 45.6 hectares, was officially designated in August 1982.
Farm track and irrigation channel on Salta Moss.
A gorse flower on Salta Moss.
Adders (vipera berus) showing normal and melanistic colourings. Both are known to be present on Salta Moss.