A most exhilarating walk this morning along the riverbank at Dedham, Essex. Stunning countryside. I love this time of year as summer gives way to the early whispers of Autumn. #Essex #landscape #landscapephotography #Dedham

High key waders along the North Uist shoreline. #ukwildlife #wildlidifephotography #birds #ukbirds #nature #wildlife

An inquisitive water vole along the riverbank close to home. Signs of activity are relatively easy to spot. Notably neat piles of chewed vegetation, burrow entrances at the water’s edge, cylindrical droppings, & runways through the bank side plants. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #nature

Ebb and flow along the North Norfolk Coast. #seascape #coast #nature #waves

Badger cubs venture forth at dusk close to their sett. There were four in this particular litter & they would never stray far from home. The 3rd image in the series was either mum or dad. Difficult to tell, but always remained close to the cubs. #ukwildlife #badger #wildlifephotography

Early morning along one of the many streams which frame the village close to home. I don't think I could ever tire of watching the kingfishers traverse the streams during the early hours. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #Lavenham #Sudbury

Little owls stir in and amongst the roses. #ukwildlife #owls #wildlifephotography #Suffolk #Sudbury #Lavenham #Sudbury

A brief montage of the recently fledged kingfishers along the riverbed. Part of a local project I've been working on in the village, capturing the hidden life of this micro habitat. #ukwildlife #kingfishers #wildlifephotography #Suffolk #Sudbury #birds #Lavenham #Sudbury

A juvenile #kingfisher surveys the swim in the village. It's a location over the past weeks I've just hunkered down along the stream at sunrise, when they're most active. I often find the most rewarding projects are local, as you understand the rhythm & pace of the habitat. #ukwilldife #Suffolk

Lost in the wash. Captured moments on the Isle of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast. Part of a series of Puffin images taken last week on this magical island. #ukwildlife #seabirds #puffin #wildlifephotography #nature

Fleeting encounters on Skomer island. Puffins can fly quite fast & typically reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. Despite their small wings, they achieve this by flapping rapidly, up to 400 beats per minute. #ukwildlife #seabirds #puffin #wildlifephotography #nature

Captured moments on the Isle of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast. Part of a series of Puffin images taken last week on this magical island. #ukwildlife #puffin #nature #ukseabirds #wildlifephotography #photography

Puffins share a fascinating seasonal breeding cycle on the Island of #Skomer. They nest in burrows dug into the soft, grassy soil of the island’s cliffs & slopes. Each pair lays a single egg & share incubation duties, which lasts around 40 days. #ukwildlife #ukseabirds #puffin #wildlifephotography

Skomer Island off the #Pembrokeshire coast. Photographing puffins in flight presents a challenge due to their rapid, erratic movement & size. A fast prime lens can help capture that moment such as a 200 f2 / 300 f2.8. #ukwildlife #birds #puffin #Pembrokeshire #Skomer #wildlifephotography #nature

Momentary encounters with Puffins on Skomer Island, off the coast of Wales. These seabirds return to the island each spring, typically in April, after spending the winter months far out at sea. #ukwildlife #birds #puffin #Pembrokeshire #skomer #wildlifephotography #nature

Puffins calling out on Skomer Island, off the coast of Wales. One of a series of images taken on a recent visit last week. Conservation efforts have helped stabilise & increase the puffin population with around 43,000 recorded in this year alone. #ukwildlife #birds #Skomer #Pembrokeshire #Puffin

Water voles along the river bank down by the sewerage works. Wildlife just happens, and more often than not in the most unexpected places. #ukwildife #nature #wildlifephotography #lavenham #suffolk

Sixty seconds of tranquility along the meadow..... (sound on). #ukwildlife #ukbirds #tranquility #nature #Suffolk #Sudbury #wildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #Lavenham

Little egret feeding along the water meadow close to home. They're elegant wading birds once rare in the UK; but since the 1990s numbers have increased, & are now a common sight found along the coasts & wetlands. #ukwildlife #suffolk #sudbury #birds #nature #wildlifephotography

Warm summer mornings as the first breath of the sun washes through the fields close to home. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #Suffolk #Lavenham

Traversing the tramlines in the Lavenham fields close to home. Brown hares have very poor eyesight. But if you lay flat downwind, & remain very still they will often approach. A little patience & good local knowledge often helps. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #Suffolk #Lavenham

A wonderful encounter this morning when walking the fields close to home. The sun had yet to break and a Fallow doe effortlessly skipped across the wheat fields without a care in the world. Just magical. #ukwildlife #nature #goldenhour #wildlifephotography #deer #beauty #Suffolk #Lavenham #Sudbury

Summer along the water meadow close to home. Gilded grasses & dappled pools shimmer in the golden warmth. As the sun rises; amid the hush, Egyptian geese guide their goslings through the rippling shallows. #ukwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #spring #nature #birds #birdphotography #nikon

Deep in the woods.... #ukwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #spring #nature #birds #birdphotography #nikon #nikonphotography #tawny #owl

That weekend feeling when productivity takes a backseat to naps, binge-watching TV, and questionable snack choices. #ukwildlife #weekendfeeling #chillout #chill #coast #nature #seal #wildlifephotography

Dunlin take to flight along the shoreline, North Uist, Outer Hebrides. #ukwildlife #Scotland #coast #wildlifephotography #birds #nature

Watching the ebb and flow of the waves at sunrise. Early morning walks along the Suffolk shoreline at Bawdsey. #landscapephotography #landscape #photography #sunrise #epic #bluesky #ocean #light #mood #adventure #travel #Suffolk #Coast #sunrise #Bawdsey #waves

Dunlins along the shoreline at Balranald, #Uist . They migrate to the #OuterHebrides in spring, arriving from West Africa & southern Europe. They breed on the islands’ wet machair & moorlands, taking advantage of rich feeding grounds. #ukwildlife #Scotland #coast #wildlifephotography #birds #nature

An all too brief road stop at the Falls Of Falloch on the way to the port of Oban. I wish I'd had more time at this location, but a moment captured handheld at 1/3 sec - f13. #landscapephotography #landscape #photography #bluesky #waterfall #light #mood #travel #LochLomond #Scotland #Trossachs

First light & a wheatear flits nimbly along the shoreline, pausing to snatch insects in the seaweed. With the onset of Spring following their long migration from Africa, they're a common feature found along the rocky outcrops throughout the Hebrides. #ukwildlife #birds #Hebrides #Uist #nature

The snipe, a secretive wader of Uist’s moorlands, is known for its camouflage & zigzag flight. At dusk, it "drums" through the skies, its tail feathers creating an eerie bleating sound. Elusive yet common, it thrives in the Outer Hebrides’ untouched, waterlogged landscapes. #ukwildlife #birds

The weather was best described as particularly inclement as this group of Turnstones sheltered on the quay along the shoreline at"Stinky Bay", North Uist, Outer Hebrides. #ukwildlife #birds #naturephotography #nature #coast #Uist #Hebrides #Scotland #naturephotography

Dunlin take to flight along Benbecula shoreline in Uist, Outer Hebrides. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #naturephotography #nature #coast #Hebrides #Uist

A barn owl quarters the Lavanham fields at sunrise. I never tire of these wonderful creatures. Every encounter is special and unique. It lifts the soul. #ukwildlife #birds #wildlifephotography #owls #nature #wildlife

Contrasting light and colour along the winding paths at Bempton. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #gannets #coast #naturephotography #birds

Shifting light and colour at the break of day. Closer studies of the Great Crested Grebes at sunrise, close to home. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #naturephotography #grebe #nature

Still waters at day break, and a solitary Grebe glides effortlessly across the lake. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #naturephotography #grebe #nature

Closer studies of the Great Crested Grebe on still waters close to home. It was a good opportunity to dust off my floating bird hide I built a few years back. A very steady platform which offers that very low perspective. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #beauty #wildlife #grebe

Over the past week I've focussed my activity around a couple of locations in search of Great Crested Grebe. With their slender neck & striking plumage they're incredibly photogenic, especially when the light is in your favour. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #nature #beauty #wildlife #grebe

In the mix in amongst the kelp along the shoreline, North Uist, Outer Hebrides. #ukwildlife #birds #ukbirds #wildlifephotography #nature #photography

With the sun yet to rise, I must of watched this otter for around an hour in one of the small locháns which characterise Uist. Otters will always seek out freshwater daily to prevent the build up of salt on their fur. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #otter #nature #photography

Time well spent immersed in the world of small waders. Captured moments along the shoreline in North Uist, Outer Hebrides. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #ukbirds #naturephotography #nature #photography #wildlife

The most amazing thing is that wildlife is all around us if only we care to look and listen. A Little Owl in my village nestled amongst the rambling. One of those memorable encounters captured last summer. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature #owls #birds #ukbirds

A mute swan tentatively negotiates a path through a yellow wash of buttercups. Such a wonderful time of year along the water meadow with the onset of Spring and all things seem possible. #ukwildlife #swan #birds #ukbirds #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #nature

On point in the Lavenham fields close to home. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #owls #nature #birds #ukbirds #Suffolk

Early morning walks along the deserted shoreline at Dunwich beach. #landscapephotography #landscape #photography #sunset #epic #bluesky #ocean #light #mood #adventure #travel #Suffolk #Coast #sunrise

A freezing fog lingers along the water meadow at day break as the sun starts to cut through. Life continues regardless and a mute swan meanders along the river as the new day beckons. #ukwildlife #ukbirds #birds #wildlifephotography #Sudbury #Suffolk #swan

Muted tones wash along the meadow as the morning light cuts through the lingering fog. #ukwildlife #ukbirds #birds #wildlifephotography #Sudbury #Suffolk #swan

A freezing mist descended along the banks of the water meadow yesterday morning. As the sun tried to break though, a soft & diffused light framed this juvenile mute swan as it gently meandered along the river. #ukwildlife #ukbirds #birds #wildlifephotography #Sudbury #Suffolk #swan

A local owl comes to rest in the church yard on a bitterly cold winter morning. One of those rare & fleeting moments when you just hold your breath, wholly immersed in the prism of your viewfinder. #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #birds #ukbirds #nature #photography #owls