On this day, 7 years ago. Feet @weedonsworld.bsky.social

Hard to get a clear shot of our tiniest bird, the Goldcrest, so I'm pleased to get this shot of one at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social with the reds of the autumn berries. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

A classic scene from Shetland, from earlier in the autumn. Willow Warbler among the umbellifers. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #WillowWarbler #AutumnBirding #ShetlandNature #ShetlandBirds

Wow – Britain’s first Great Crested Flycatcher! Photos in the BirdGuides gallery: www.birdguides.com/gallery/bird...

This Autumn, I made the effort to photograph Shetland Wrens. This bird was at the Busta Hotel. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com #ShetlandWren #AutumnBirding #BritishBirds #WildlifePhotography #BirdwatchingUK #NatureBlog #BirdPhotographer #WrensOfInstagram #WildlifeOfShetland

Bittern crash landing at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social yesterday. Turns out there are two! @lincsbirding.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @weedonsworld.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #WildlifeOfTheUK #PatchBirding #JustWildImages #BirdlifeBritain #BirdingHighlights

Was fantastic to find this Lapland Bunting on Eshanesss Cliff top in Shetland yesterday. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @shetlandwildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @promoteshetland.bsky.social #CanonBirds #WildlifePhotographer #BirdLovers #BirdNerd

First Knot in the PBC area this year (I think) was found by @weedonsworld.bsky.social this morning on East Pit, Deeping Lakes, Lincs. Didn’t seem to hang around long, as no further sign by 9.20am @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @justwildimages.bsky.social

Stunning views of the Siberian Thrush in Shetland. Worth the three hours in Loch Asta. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @promoteshetland.bsky.social @hughharrop.bsky.social @shetlandwildlife.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @britishbirdsbbrc.bsky.social

A few more of the juvenile Lesser Yellowlegs currently in Cambridgeshire. Taken last week. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @weedonsworld.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @jrmjones.bsky.social @jonnycaribou69.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social #LesserYellowlegs #BirdingUK

A few more of the Grey Phalarope that was at Rutland Water, earlier in the month. No doubt more to follow, as I get through them! Check out justwildimages.blogspot.com #RutlandWater #BirdingUK #WildlifePhotographyUK #JustWildImages #RareBirdAlert #Phalarope #Waterbird

Orkney's 5th record of Brown Shrike, present in the garden of the Manse today #BirdingOrkney A species that I always thought should have one day been on the cards for here #PWC2025 #RareBirdsUK

Another of photo of a female Long-eared Owl from back in June, in south Lincolnshire. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #UKOwls #BirdsofPrey #BritishBirds #OwlWatching #WildlifePhotographyUK #NatureInFocus

The beautiful Lesser Yellowlegs from North America, in north Cambridgeshire this week. See justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social @jrmjones.bsky.social @weedonsworld.bsky.social @jonnycaribou69.bsky.social

Whilst watching a Lesser Yellowlegs at Etton Pits in Cambridgeshire yesterday afternoon (found by Hugh Wright), this Grey Phalarope dropped in. Stayed for c10 mins and then disappeared. We were pretty surprised! @cambsbirdclub.bsky.social @weedonsworld.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

This Spoonbill was ringed in Denmark as a chick unable to fly, on June 10, 2023, in the Ringkøbing Fjord area, along Denmark’s west coast. Subsequently, it's been seen wintering in Cornwall, at Cowbit Washes last year and at @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social, where I saw it back in June.

A female Long-eared Owl from back in summer. I found two pairs with young this year. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social

Really enjoyed photographing this Grey Phalarope at Rutland Water, last week. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @weedonsworld.bsky.social @jonnycaribou69.bsky.social #JustWildImages #BritishNaturePhotography #BirdNerd #BirdOfTheDay #CoastalBirds #WildlifeInFocus

Some more of a Spotted Redshank from Frampton Marsh RSPB back in June. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @rspb.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #SpottedRedshank #FramptonMarshRSPB #WaderInFocus #BritishWaders #WildlifeMoments #UKBirdwatching #ArcticWaders #JustWildImages #SummerPlumage

After sharing a video of the fantastic Fox Dad and I watched a few nights ago, here are a few photos. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com #FoxPhotography #BritishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #FoxInFocus #UrbanFox #NatureEncounters #FoxOfInstagram #BlogLinkInBio #NatureThroughMyLens #AutumnWildlife

Low water levels on a local mature gravel pit have revealed plenty of snails and swan mussels for this opportunistic Fox. The birds seemed to know they weren’t the prey…. Mostly! Taken with my phone and scope. Photos on my blog /justwildimages.blogspot.com

Earlier in the summer, I enjoyed great views of this summer plumaged Spotted Redshank at @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social one evening. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @btobirds.bsky.social #FramptonMarshRSPB #WaderInFocus

Another of a Migrant Hawker at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social . My (very) old 400mm lens is still great a bird photography. Can't believe I never thought about it for dragonfly flight photography! More on justwildimages.blogspot.com #BritishWildlifePhotography #UKDragonflies #Wildlife

Earlier in the month, Dad and I visited the Suffolk coast. Of course the Zitting Cisticola was the highlight but the showy young Black Stork gave outrageous views. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @suffolkwildlife.bsky.social #RareBirdUK #BritishBirding

Plenty of Migrant Hawkers at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social at the moment. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com#DragonflySeason #BritishWildlifePhotography #UKDragonflies #WildlifeOfInstagram #InsectPhotography #DeepingLakes

Spotted my first Wasp Spiders of the year yesterday! 🕷️ This female showed off the classic zig-zag web. A recent colonist to our area, and always a treat to see. 📸 More on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com #WaspSpider #UKWildlife #BritishNature #MacroPhotography

This rare visitor to Deeping Lakes- a summer plumaged Black-necked Grebe, was calling a lot, after a good snooze, this evening. That eye! More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social

A peaceful golden hour at @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social last month, just me and the birds 🪶 This juvenile #Spoonbill was one of the highlights 🌅 More on my blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social #BirdsSeenIn2025 #BirdPhotography #UKBirding #NaturePhotography #RSPB

Impossibly small, here are two of four young Little Ringed Plovers at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social at the weekend. Perhaps the first breeding on site for 20 years? More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social #LittleRingedPlover #DeepingLakes #RareBreedingBird

Earlier this spring, I was lucky enough to spend time with the Common Crane family at Willow Tree Fen @lincswildlife.bsky.social. We were there when they first made a 'nest' for the night, away from their original nest. justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Earlier this spring, I was lucky enough to spend time with the Common Crane family at Willow Tree Fen @lincswildlife.bsky.social. We were there when they first made a 'nest' for the night, away from their original nest. justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Distant, record shot of the Collared Pratincole at @rspbframptonmarsh.bsky.social on Thursday night. What a place to visit, in the evening! More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #CollaredPratincole #FramptonMarsh #RSPBReserves

Rather unexpectedly, this Tawny Owl started hooting in broad daylight last weekend! A magical moment to witness. 🦉✨ More on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincswildlife.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #TawnyOwl #BritishOwls #BirdPhotography #OwlWatching

My first view of a Tawny Owl this weekend—spotted early morning in a small wood on a South Lincolnshire fen. A truly magical encounter. 🦉🌿 📖 Read more on the blog: justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincswildlife.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @btoengland.bsky.social

Green Woodpecker at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social, back in May. First time I've photographed one! More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #GreenWoodpecker #BritishBirds #DeepingLakes #PatchBirding #LincolnshireWildlife

Black Tern at Deeping Lakes, south Lincs (plus a portrait crop for the younger folks) @lincsbirding.bsky.social @justwildimages.bsky.social

This Black Tern has been at Deeping Lakes since Sunday. It showed well on Sunday morning but the weather hasn't been as good since. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social #BlackTern #DeepingLakes #PatchBirding

Earlier in the spring, I enjoyed fantastic views of Marsh Harriers at Willow Tree Fen. I will never get bored of views like this. @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @matthewfitzgerald.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social justwildimages.blogspot.com

One of my highlights this week at Deeping Lakes- this Spotted Redshank is only my third on the reserve. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincswildlife.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social @weedonsworld.bsky.social #SpottedRedshank #DeepingLakes #PatchBirding

Great to Aurora briefly, last night. #AuroraBorealis #NorthernLightsUK #AuroraUK #SouthLincolnshire #LincolnshireFens #NightPhotography #AuroraPhotography #AstrophotographyUK #FenlandNightsky #Skywatching #BritishSkies #FenlandMagic #CanonAstro #NatureInLincolnshire #NightSkyUK

Ever wondered how Cranes keep their chicks warm? They climb aboard Mama's back! Fantastic to watch at Willow Tree Fen @lincswildlife.bsky.social More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #CommonCrane #CraneChicks #WillowTreeFen #LincolnshireBirds

If you build it... Fantastic views this evening, of these iconic birds that are breeding once again at Willow Tree Fen @lincswildlife.bsky.social. Wonderful to have Cranes return to this fantastic fenland habitat. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Interesting small Canada Goose through Willow Tree Fen in Lincs this morning @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social

Barn Owl sat 5 feet above sea level. A classic fenland bird on a familiar fenland landmark. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @lincswildlife.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #OwlWatching #CanonWildlife #BirdPhotography #UKBirds #BirdsOfTheFens #NatureInLincolnshire

The fog cleared at Deeping Lakes @lincswildlife.bsky.social this morning to reveal this lovely Avocet. My third encounter of the year, so far, at this site.

🦅 Ghost of the Fens – Leucistic Marsh Harrier at Willow Tree Fen @lincswildlife.bsky.social . This bird, originally from Oxfordshire, has been present all winter. Was great to see today, albeit distantly. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @birdguides.bsky.social #NatureInFocus #BritishBirds

Fantastic to find a flock of 15+ Little Gulls at Deeping Lakes yesterday morning. One of my favourite species. More on. justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @britishbirds.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #PatchBirding #DeepingLakes #UKBirding #BirdWatchingUK #SpringMigration

The main lake at Deeping LNR, Lincs, has hosted a minimum of 15 Little Gulls today, initially found by @justwildimages.bsky.social 3 decided to land right in front of the screen on East Pit which I had hoped for! #ukbirds @birdguides.bsky.social @rarebirder.bsky.social @lincsbirding.bsky.social

Mediterranean Gulls are still quite unusual on my patch, Deeping Lakes, so this 2nd summer was a treat to find on Thursday morning. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com @lincsbirding.bsky.social @birdguides.bsky.social #MediterraneanGull #MedGull #PatchBirding, #UKBirding #BirdWatchingUK #BirdingLife

The morning sun catching the Dark-breasted Barn Owl, whilst the trees behind remain in shadow. One of the best ones I've taken so far, of this great bird. More on justwildimages.blogspot.com #DarkBreastedBarnOwl #BarnOwl #RareBirdUK #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotographyUK #BirdingUK