White arse

The derivation of wheatear has, apparently, not a thing to do with wheat or ears, but is more than likely a 16th-century linguistic corruption of white and arse, (old English huit ares) which refers to the distinctive white rump you can see in flight. (Good old Wikipedia)

I wasn't sure if I'd be able to leap out of bed again at 5am but I managed it. It was another crazy idea to enjoy the early morning sunshine, this time on Ingleborough. There weren't the same cloud formations as on Whernside last week but it was still glorious being on the summit at 8am with the whole mountain to myself (of course, shared with Little Dog.)

I saw a couple of wheatear families feeding their fledglings. Blipped is a female but here's another mum (not looking her finest) with dad.