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Either in the woods, near a lake or on the coast. Mainly South Lakes, but always above 54 degrees North. I take a few snaps.
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I guess this Wigeon can't be bothered to head North, still hanging around South Walney.

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

A tasty meal for the youngsters, these Blackbirds are already feeding their second brood. On my pristine "lawn". #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

I'm pleased to see the Barn Swallow back, not sure the feeling is mutual though! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 11 days ago • 0 comments

A rather glorious Turnstone in all his Summer finery @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 12 days ago • 0 comments

Male Eider on the high tide, Duddon Estuary. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 14 days ago • 3 comments

This years workshop Wren nest, looks like I won't be using that rope for a while! Unfortunately it isn't possible to set up a camera without disturbing them. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 16 days ago • 1 comment

Indignant Sedge Warbler. If looks could kill............. @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

The Fan Dancer. Wood Pigeon @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 19 days ago • 0 comments

Not sure what this Rook had found, but from the size the gular pouch there will be plenty of food at the nest. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 22 days ago • 0 comments

Sedge Warbler in full song. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

A few of the Avocet at #RSPB Leighton Moss today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

The fine art of surfacing, water streams off this Pochard as it bobs up from a dive. #RSPB Leighton Moss. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 24 days ago • 0 comments

The Mating Game 3/3 #RSPB Hodbarrow. Common Tern having a dispute, not sure whether it was territorial, or mating rights. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

The Mating Game 2/3 #RSPB Hodbarrow. No way mate! Black-headed Gull being told where to go. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

The Mating Game 1/3 #RSPB Hodbarrow. First up, The Oystercatcher line dance, there's always a disrupter! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 25 days ago • 0 comments

The beautiful iridescence of a sun-kissed Lapwing over Gate Pool @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 26 days ago • 0 comments

End of my photo splurge, a Spug on a stick. Or a House Sparrow on a Willow Stem. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

I was hoping for some Tern action on the Duddon this morning, but there can't have been any good fishing near me. So here's one of the Sandwich Terns that flew past. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

As I have just focused on the female, may as well have one focused on the male Eider (or Cuddy ;-)) #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 28 days ago • 2 comments

Decided to do a splurge of pics from this morning on the Duddon, Female Eider (or for folk from t'other side, a Cuddy Duck), having a mid-morning Crab snack. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 28 days ago • 0 comments

One of two Ringed Plover on territory at this historic nesting location, but with ever increasing numbers of off lead dogs the viability of this site is doubtful. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 28 days ago • 1 comment

Another Pipit, this time a Rock Pipit on a mission. Duddon Estuary. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 32 days ago • 0 comments

Often people ask, "What's your favourite bird?". My usual reply is, "The one I'm watching now!" I must admit that every time a Meadow Pipit presents itself, I have to press the button. @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

Apt day to get my first Mallard ducklings of the year on South Walney, 3 of the 11 in this brood. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

It would be rude of me not to post this pic of a male Stonechat after posing for me. It has a quite distinctive white marking behind the eye, hopefully I can follow this one through the breeding season.Duddon Estuary. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Redshank, reflection and shadow. Duddon Estuary High tide. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

A few more Wheatear are starting to move through South Walney, this female was one of six seen today, and it kindly posed for me. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 40 days ago • 1 comment

Strong backlight from the early morning sun adds even more vibrance to the Spring colour of this Grey Heron bill. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 42 days ago • 1 comment

Male Tufted Duck that has just surfaced from a dive, plenty of colour on this black and white duck. #RSPB Hodbarrow today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Sandwich Tern numbers are increasing at #RSPB Hodbarrow, so here's the obligatory pic! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

Sand Martin are back to their usual haunts on the Duddon Estuary. Forgot how quick they are, many frames with just a part of the bird in! #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

One of my favourite Spring pastimes is taking snaps of displaying Lapwing. South Walney today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 47 days ago • 1 comment

Nope! It's a Stonechat! Don't trust anything you read these days. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

Gotcha! Not sure just what this Black-headed Gull has just grabbed from the sea, but it makes a good pic. Duddon Estuary high tide today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 53 days ago • 0 comments

Possibly the last time I will be able to get a snap of Brent Geese before they migrate North to breed. South Walney, high tide today. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #UKbirding #ukbirds

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments