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Marsh Harriers flying over reeds beds on the edge of #Northumberland coast, UK Feb 2025 For once the sun shone and, although about 200m away, 2 females & 1 male displayed well. A lovely sight. #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #MarshHarrier #raptor #photography

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A Marsh Harrier flies low over reeds beds on the edge of #Northumberland coast, UK Feb 2025 For once the sun shone and, altho about 200m away, 2 females & 1 male displayed well. (Focus hunting of Canon R5 was problematic 😬) #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #MarshHarrier #raptor #photography

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A Marsh Harrier flying over reeds beds on the edge of River Ouse near Goole, East Yorkshire, UK @rspbblacktoftsands.bsky.social (Very dull cold damp weather = v high ISO, so not great photos! 😬 I’ll be back!) UK Feb 2025 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #MarshHarrier #raptor #photography

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A Marsh Harrier rests within reeds on the edge of the River Ouse near Goole, East Yorkshire, UK @rspbblacktoftsands.bsky.social Terrible dull cold damp weather = v high ISO, so not great photos! 😬 I’ll be back! UK Feb 2025 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #MarshHarrier #raptor #photography

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A Hen Harrier soars over grass moorland in North Pennines, UK Feb 2024 Sadly, often predated on by humans linked to game shooting moors, can all sides ever benefit from #raptors? 🙏 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/29/t... #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #photography @nenature.bsky.social

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A Hen Harrier glides over grass moorland in North Pennines, UK Feb 2024 Sadly often predated on by humans linked to game shooting moors, can all sides ever benefit from #raptors? 🙏 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/29/t... #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #photography @nenature.bsky.social

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A Hen Harrier spots a vole on grass moorland in North Pennines, UK Feb 2024 Sadly often predated on by humans linked to game shooting moors, can all sides ever benefit from #raptors? 🙏 raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/01/29/t... #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #photography @nenature.bsky.social

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Looking at you, looking at me. A Curlew stares at the photographer on a cold grass moorland. @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Feb 2024 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #curlew @curlewaction.bsky.social #photography @nenature.bsky.social

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A Short Eared Owl scans the ground for voles, as it flies over a bitterly cold, snowy grass moorland. @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Feb 2024 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl #photography @nenature.bsky.social

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A Short Eared Owl flies over a bitterly cold, snowy grass moorland, in its hunt for voles. @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Feb 2024 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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European Stonechat sits atop a dead branch & gorse #Northumberland UK coast Jan 2024 An often solitary bird regularly seen standing atop tall grasses & bushes in the coastal dune areas. However, I also watch them on upland moors #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #Stonechat @nenature.bsky.social

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A Short Eared Owl gazes at the photographer as it shelters in the snow, on a bitterly cold winter moorland @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Jan 2024 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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It’s ‘Whatever Excuse You Need To Be Romantic Day’ So let ur hair down or put on ur flat cap Butter urself up or failing that butter ur crumpet Then look someone in the eyes & then let out the words of a true romantic “Eh up love, you’ve got balls, love your bat but ‘ows the cricket coming along”

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A Short Eared Owl gazes at the photographer as it rest on a fence post on the snow covered moorland @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Dec 2023 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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A Short Eared Owl stares at the photographer as it glides over snow covered moorland @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Dec 2023 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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A Short Eared Owl stares at the photographer as it rises from its resting place on grass moorland @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Sept 2023 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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Common Linnet atop a fence on the #Northumberland UK coast in Oct 2023 … #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #Linnet @nenature.bsky.social

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European Stonechat on the #Northumberland UK coast in Oct 2023 … an often solitary bird regularly seen standing atop tall grasses, rushes & bushes in the coastal dune areas. However, I also watch them on upland moors #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #Stonechat @nenature.bsky.social

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A flock of Common Redshank and Turnstone flying over Port Carlisle’s old harbour wall! Solway Firth, #Cumbria UK Sept 2023 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife

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A Short Eared Owl sits watching the photographer … sometimes they’re ‘happy’ to be seen, but sometimes (image 2) they’re rather harder to spot! @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Sept & Dec 2023 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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A Short Eared Owl watches the photographer as it flies past in lovely setting sun light. @northpennines.bsky.social #Northumberland UK Sept 2023 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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A Short Eared Owl stares intently at the photographer as it flies over grass moorland in #Northumberland UK Sept 2023 #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #ShortEaredOwl #raptor #owl @nenature.bsky.social

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Common Linnet feeding on seeds of Common Mugwort or Wormwood, on the #Northumberland UK coast in Oct 2023 … Linnets are often seen flying in large flocks with Goldfinch & Starlings. #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #Linnet @nenature.bsky.social

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Common Linnet on the #Northumberland UK coast in Oct 2023 … they are often seen flying in large flocks with Goldfinch & Starlings. It’s resting on is Common Mugwort or Wormwood, that is growing wild. Corrections welcome! #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #Linnet @nenature.bsky.social

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Common Linnet (I think rather than Twite?) on the #Northumberland coast in Oct 2023 … I also think that the plant that it’s feeding on is Common Mugwort or Wormwood, that is growing wild. Corrections welcome! #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #Linnet @nenature.bsky.social

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A Golden Plover stands atop a small mound of earth and grass, keeping watch in a sunny field of short grasses (July 2023). I always look forward to their return to #NorthPennines moors & meadows in spring #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife

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Grey Headed Lapwing: Noted in 2023 as ‘one of the most hyped birds of the year’ after it was spotted in east #Northumberland UK & noted for its British & Irish Rarity Status as ‘Mega’, #GreyHeadedLapwing is usually found in the far east of Asia! Looks like it’s staying? #birds #ornithology #wildlife

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Special moments can be few & far between! So to see a male Hen Harrier at a distant was a highlight of the last few weeks of wildlife photography, but to see one fly low & fast close by, was definitely one of those special moments. #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #photography #northumberland

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Hexham Abbey on a snowy winter’s night Rain pouring down, snow gently melting Colours aplenty, green through to white Inside is a service, the bells aringing

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Hexham Abbey, Northumberland Winter sunlight makes such a difference to the enjoyment of its golden sandstone and magnificent windows. #HexhamAbbey #abbey #stainedglass

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Spectacular Northern Lights over Hexham & North Tyne valley 01/01/2025 …it all started with a red ray before the large area of red glowing light. Who needs fireworks when it gets as spectacular as this? #iphone #iphonephotography #NorthernLights #aurora #auroraborealis #Northumberland #weather

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Dunnock - a shy bird often seen the undergrowth or bushes, I love the muted yet attractive browns & greys of its feathers. Its call will often attract your attention, being fairly shrill but I think rather lovely warbling call. #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #photography

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A curlew enjoys a little wade … and this winter seems likely to continue being wet, so plenty of supersaturated ground for us all to paddle in this Christmas! #birds #ornithology #nature #wildlife #photography

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In a troubled divisive world, photography & imagery can be a great leveller that can cross boundaries and bring visual pleasures & dialogue... but for me & many others, it’s also about sharing our love of imagery. So I thank you for the Likes and Comments… each & every one is truly appreciated!

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