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michaelgwhitehead.bsky.social
Just a dad/carer who spends his spare time trying to photograph birds. Widower, nerd, LFC, old gamer, no longer writing. UK Long days and pleasant nights Sorry, no DMs. I don’t play well with others.
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Read my blog about the 'Devotio' ritual - the chilling final resort of ancient Romans at war: www.gordondoherty.co.uk/writeblog/th... #blog #history #roman

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My favourite lady blackbird having a dig. This was my vegetable bed until it collapsed. Now, it’s a wild bird feeder. Always something digging about in it. #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography

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Little grebe #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography

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That silence was immaculate. Hats off to the West Ham fans. JFT97 Come on you reds

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Yesterday I was driving past a well posh golf course. A guy was about to take his tee shot, and I timed honking my horn to perfection. I thought I might start to feel a little guilt. After all, he’s just enjoying his spare time. Turns out, no. I still think it’s really funny. #childish

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Mrs chaffinch enjoying spring #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #nature #naturephotography

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A blue tit in the pussy willow (A sentence so rude sounding that it made me giggle like a child) #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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A common linnet sitting proud #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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A black-headed gull trying to steal a little grebe’s snack #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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Female house sparrow #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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I don’t usually do any landscape photography, but I love the view across this pond at our local reservoir.

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From the top, Gemini, The Moon and Mars. Taken with my phone

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... I love how pleased this hawk looks with itself.

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The difference between 1930s Germany and America 3 months ago was that Americans weren’t nearly scared or hungry enough to accept a fascist regime. Trump seems to have solved that problem today. I wonder how many missed meals it will take. www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c1...

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Grey heron well established on its nest #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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A nesting Mute Swan #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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A couple of shots of great crested grebes form my afternoon walk #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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National police air service plane G-POLW disturbing the peace while I was birding this afternoon. I believe it’s a Vulcanair P68R but that means nothing to me #Britishpolice #airplane

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I had the pleasure of watching this kestrel hunting this afternoon. It’s a shame it wasn’t closer but what a fantastic sight #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds #birdsofprey #kestrel

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A pair of Black-necked Grebes getting all loved up #bird #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #UKBirds #Britishbirds

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