I thought this photo of a Meadow Pipit was a bit different - striding out - perhaps on a power walk😁 #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

Collared Inca working on his acrobatic program for the bird Olympics #bird #birds #wildlife #photography #audubon #nature #naturephotography #birdnerd #wildlife #natgeowild #bbcwildlife #bbcearth #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #blueskyartshow #planetbirds #photography #bestbirdshots #lynzieflynn

This Black-headed Gull certainly had a lot to say😂 #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

Another view of the drake Mallard and reflection for #mallardmonday. I had not realised this was a hashtag! Nice that an overlooked bird has a day. #birds #ducks #birdphotography #canonphotography

I don’t think I realised that male Mallards have purple on their heads as well as green. I love the subtle vermiculations on the feathers. You might have to click to see full photo. Always something special in the common. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

This shot is not edited in any way but I love the almost 3D effect the back lighting has given. European Herring Gull with Black-headed Gulls in the background. Have a great Sunday everyone and thanks to the 2K plus people following me. #birds #birdsseenin2025 #birdphotography

Full on winter plumage Common Starling. Is it me or do the speckles almost look like snow flakes? #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

I know it is a common species but I was very happy with this flight shot of a European Herring Gull. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #gulls #canonphotography

Close up of a Mute Swan and water droplet. I love the detail in the water droplet when you zoom in. Is that a face I can see? #birds #birdphotography #swan #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

In the right light the metallic green of the Mallards head is very beautiful. Another bird we just take a quick look at and pass by. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

I know it is another Common Starling photo but look at those amazing colours. Very underrated birds. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

Slightly different view of a Common Starling. Check out the inside of the beak by zooming in - looks like something out of Alien!! #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

This Ruddy Turnstone was enjoying a meal of small crabs. Great birds. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

Male belted kingfisher #kingfisher #ilovebirding #birding #birds #FDT #Colorado #bird_photography 🪶

Crossbill reaching for seed meal 🪶 #birds

How beautiful are the colours on the Common Starling. A winter visitor to Spain. I love the fact that if you zoom right in on the eye you can see me taking the photo😁 #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

There are still a lot of dragonflies on the wing at the moment. This one is a Red-veined Darter near Pinoso. #dragonfly #dragonflies #insect #insects

Fly past Grey Heron. This angle really shows the size of the wings. El Hondo Spain. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

Little Egret at El Hondo practicing the beam! #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

A blizzard of Greater Flamingoes at El Hondo. I have never seen so many in the air together. Magical sight. Picture does not really do it justice. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #flamingo #Alicante

At last I have managed to get a good photo of a Black Redstart. Amazingly common in the Pinoso area in the winter but always flit off too soon! This one actually sat still. Fabulous birds. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

This has to be the best marked Wheatear I have seen this year. A late bird near Pinoso -almost certainly a Greenland race bird. What a stunner😁 #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

I was very happy to catch this wintering Osprey fishing at El Hondo Spain. One of 4 seen yesterday. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

Super little male Stonechat in the evening light. Winter numbers are building up now with lots being seen daily. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

I was really happy to catch some Black-bellied Sandgrouse flying past yesterday accompanied by 3 Pin-tailed Sandgrouse. This is part of a flock of 20 birds. Very difficult to get decent photos of these birds. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante

Beautiful little juvenile White Wagtail seemed to be checking me out near Pinoso yesterday. Not common here but about 45 feeding a dry stony field. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #wagtailwednesday

Wow - cannot believe I have 2k followers - thank you so much. Here’s a Hoopoe against a perfect Spanish blue sky. What a beautiful day and a beautiful bird. This might be one of the few wintering birds we get now - most headed to Africa. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

Another shot of the Spanish Eagle from last week. Truly majestic birds and great that they have increased and expanded their range so well. Love the focused look. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #eagle #eagles #raptors

I like the fact that this Black-winged Stilt looks like it is eating a water droplet. Such elegant birds. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

I love watching the Western Swamphens use their feet to hold their food while they eat. Not many bird species do this. Usually shy - this one sat out in the open for me😁 #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

I was happy to get photos of the 2 different Greater Spotted Eagles at El Hondo the other day. Normally they are a long way off but these decided to fly over me😁 Amazing to think they come from Eastern Europe to winter here. Tap to view full image. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #eagle

Open wide… an immature Spoonbill feeding at El Hondo. Did not catch it in time but appeared to be feeding on small freshwater crabs. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography #wadingbirds

Here is another Spoonbill at El Hondo yesterday for #birdoftheday and #flying which I have missed before. Taken at first light. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025

Great day at El Hondo today. Started at dawn when I caught this Spoonbill flying over in the morning light. Also saw 2 Greater Spotted Eagles which are back for the winter. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

I love the water droplets coming off this Avocet’s bill. Such unique birds made even better by the super reflection.El Pinet Spain. #waderwednesday #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

Whenever I see a Black-winged Stilt I can never quite believe the length of their legs. Such elegant birds. Taken at El Pinet. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

Female Teal having a stretch at El Hondo recently showing the green wing patch and white surrounds. We have a few back for the winter now. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

Today’s challenge is to identify this bird - is it a Crested Lark or Thekla Lark? Taken today near Pinoso Spain. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

Is it me or does this eclipse male Shoveler have a slightly manic look in its eye!! Amazing bills on these ducks. Taken at Clot Del Galvany. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography #ducks

This has to be the most fluffed up Black-necked Grebe I have ever seen! It would be great to see what other fluffed up birds you can all post - fluffier than this? #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography

I rather like the subtle browns of this photo of a Northern Wheatear near Pinoso. Possibly the last I will see this year? #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #canonphotography #Alicante

@lynda_lambert and I found this pristine Migrant Hawker on the ground at El Hondo earlier this week. Luckily I spotted it as I almost stepped on it. It then calmly accepted a lift to a safe spot. Beautiful dragonfly. #dragonfly #dragonflies #insect #insects

Nothing like a good stretch whilst migrating south to Africa. Barn Swallow near El Hondo. Just the last few about now. Safe journey. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

This Little Egret decided to sit up on the railings at the boardwalk at El Hondo the other day. It was definitely checking out a movement to the side. You might need to click for full image. #birds #birdsseenin2025 #Elhondo #birdphotography #canonphotography

@lynda_lambert and I saw at least 4 species of blue on the wing yesterday including this Austaut’s Blue. Not bad for the middle of October. #butterfly #butterflies #insects #Alicante

There are 5 Ferruginous Ducks at Clot Del Galvany at present which is good to see. Managed to catch this one in mid-flap which was nice as it shows the wing pattern well. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #alicante #ducks

New butterfly for myself and @lynda_lambert the other day not far from Pinoso. Desert Orange Tip - very distinctive butterfly. #butterfly #butterflies #insects #Alicante

Good day showing @lynda_lambert around Clot Del Galvany and El Hondo yesterday. Was very pleased to catch this eclipse male Northern Shoveler coming in to land. Shows the wing markings very nicely. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

The autumn Northern Wheatears that are still passing through the Pinoso area at the moment are in beautiful plumage. 18 at this inland site the other day - a record count here for me. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

It’s been a very good autumn for passage birds of prey around Pinoso. This male Western Marsh Harrier flew right over my car. Stunning birds. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #birdsofprey #canonphotography