Good to see the number of rabbits increasing on my walk the other day at @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. Here’s one basking in the morning sunshine.

Whitethroat at @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney this afternoon #birds 🪶

Similar to a previous posting but something about this just appeals more to my eye. The backdrop gives a real sense of scale and feel of the estate.

Unashamedly Coulin….unashamedly beautiful

First light kissing a stand of trees on the edge of Loch Coulin illuminating the early spring growth. Spent a lovely 20 mins watching the scene develop as the sun rose

Back lit birches glow warm with fresh spring growth

Just back from another wonderful visit to the Coulin Estate in Torridon. This was from our second 5:00am alarm call. This is my heaven. A man could spend a lifetime wandering only to crave this serenity. #landscapephotography

Confident not tame. They seem as interested in us as we them….usually with the hope there’s something in our pocket for them. #birds 🪶

Pochard @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Willow Warbler @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

A @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social Foulshaw Moss Osprey making a visit to @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Wren #birds 🪶

Reed bunting in full “I’m here, come look at my Willow” call @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney #birds 🪶

What a noise comes out of such a small bird. A Cetti’s Warbler @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Another haul of images from @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social Starting with a couple of Great Cormorants out from Causway Hide. #birds 🪶

Great White Egret taking off @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #LargeBirdsInFlight #birdoftheday

Shoveler takeoff @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Chiffchaff @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Who doesn’t love a Robin. #birds 🪶

Blue Tit @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Bugger me, Goldcrest are hard to photograph. First full sighting for me yesterday @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. I hunkered down and spent an hour waiting for them to show. Small, fast and constantly on the move. The Wren just sat in front of me for a few minutes. #birds 🪶

Something a little different from @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social A common frog basking in the sunshine close to Grizedale Hide #wildlife

Group from yesterday’s visit to @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social One of my favourite ducks, a Teal. A Robin in full song mode. A Chaffinch sitting amongst the blossom. A Great Tit having a good look around. #birds 🪶

A misty walk from Skelwith to Elterwater and a clearing walk back. Good coffee from the boys at www.slateskitchen.co.uk Images taken with the wee Leica.

Last few images from @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social last Wednesday. Forgot these were loitering on my phone. #birds 🪶 #UKwildlife

A study of a Great White Egret @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social beautiful plumage. #birds 🪶 #UKwildlife

Couple of shots of two Snipe feeding @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social They are so well camouflaged amongst the cut reeds and small enough to loose themselves amongst the other fowl roosting or feeding. #birds 🪶

Oi!!……geroff my water. Goldeneye spooks and chases a Moorhen off the pond @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney yesterday. #birds 🪶

Soft wind blows across the dunes of Luskentyre, the marram flowing like liquid.

The setting sun illuminates the surf as it breaks softly on the shore. Taransay silhouetted against a darkening sky. The softness and simplicity of the landscape in such light is so addictive. Island life, slow and timeless allows the appreciation to build and remain with you.

Luskentyre sands sculpted and relaid by wind. Ever changing.

The wide expanse of Luskentyre can leave you feeling small.

Ceapabhal silhouetted and crowned at the end of Scarista beach, Harris.

A few rocks and some sand patterns. Niosabost beach, Harris.

Couple of images from @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social yesterday. The Robin’s are almost jumping in your pocket for a snack. Had a close encounter with a Treecreeper (inches from me) and later in afternoon the Water Rail were rooting around the edge of the paths. Alway a good day out. #birds 🪶

Blue hour at Wasdale

Cold cold cold……glad there’s a flask of coffee in the car. Enjoying an evening at Wast Water

Just come across #smallbirdsaturday so thought I’d share a few I’ve posted recently Robin Blue Tit Redwing Stonechat

Little Marsh Tit at @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Huey, Lewy and Dewey out for a paddle. The eyes of these Tufted Duck are so striking as they turn into the sunlight. Handsome little ducks. #birds 🪶

“What are you pointing at me” You can’t beat the intimate connection you get with wild things. A Redwing keeping an eye on me as I move around it. #sharemondays2025

Visit to @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social on Saturday. Much of the reserve is closed off due to flooding but I must have spent a couple of hours in a small area between the visitor centre and Lillian’s Hide playing with the Robins, Squirrels and Redwing.

Wellies essential kit today, either that or a raft. @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social Some nice firsts today…..a Redwing and a Greater Scaup

Last light on Canisp #sharemondays2025

Looking across Loch Druim Suardalain to Suilven after sunset. The end of day one of a fantastic trip to Assynt. #sharemondays2025

I loved the malevolent nature of the subject tree looking like it’s bullying (with the background tree as its sidekick) the small twisted sapling on the left. I don’t usually name my images but did call this one “picking on’t la’ll fella”

Clachtoll Beach, Assynt. A wild and windy afternoon. Wet from the sky and wet from the spray. My camera is crying 😂

All about the little birds today @cumbriawildlife.bsky.social South Walney. #birds 🪶 #ukbirds #ukbirdphotography

Another group from @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social #birds 🪶

Target for yesterday’s visit to @rspbleightonmoss.bsky.social were the Bearded Reedlings. Tell you what…..they’re not early risers. Arrived at 8:00 they appeared at 9:30. Had my first sight of a Cetti’s Warbler (hear them every visit) but within minimum focus. #birds 🪶 #ukbirds #birdphotography