A beautiful Chaffinch perched on a textured log, set against a dark, leafy green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A Common Redshank, stands in shallow water dotted with green vegetation. It has a long, slender bill and striking orange-red legs, which are reflected in the water. The bird is foraging, with its head lowered toward the surface. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is captured in mid-flight, diving or taking off from a wire fence. Its brilliant turquoise and rusty-orange plumage are striking against a soft green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A Great Crested Grebe with a distinctive rufous and black head crest is seen from behind, swimming on calm water. A striped chick is nestled in the adult's back feathers. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

Two Oystercatchers fly against a pale blue sky with white clouds. They show distinctive black and white plumage and long orange-red bills. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

Little Egret #Paddling #BirdOfTheDay #birds

A male Common Pochard (or Redhead duck, if in North America) swims on rippling water. The bird has a distinctive reddish-brown head, bright red eyes, a pale gray body, and a black-tipped gray bill. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A striking Oystercatcher in flight against a blurred green background. It has a black head and chest, white underside, black and white wings, a bright orange-red bill, and red eyes. Its legs and feet are tucked beneath it. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A male Bearded Reedling, is perched on or behind a wire mesh fence, partially obscured by tall green and brown reeds. It has a black 'moustache' stripe. A great shot! #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

Here is a description of the photo: A stunning shot of a Common Kestrel hovering against a pale sky. The bird of prey displays beautiful spotted wing and tail plumage, captured mid-flight, looking down. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A Great Tit, perched on a dark, rough tree stump. It has a black head, white cheeks, and a bright yellow breast with a black central stripe. Its back and wings are greenish-blue. The background is soft and blurred, with muted brown and green tones. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

The image captures a Bittern in flight against a pale blue sky. The bird displays its cryptic, patterned brown and black plumage across its body and broad wings. Its head is held forward, showing a long, sharp bill. Talons are visible beneath its body. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A Black-headed Gull, a lovely water bird, is perched on a wooden post above a wire fence, with a blurred natural background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

Making my camera board a bit higher and redesigning it to make another one

A striking black necked grebe, is shown on a calm body of water. It has a black head with noticeable golden-orange tufts on the sides, bright red eyes, and a rufous-brown back. Its body is mostly submerged, and its reflection is visible below. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

Bald Eagle. Lake City, Minnesota. Sony A7RM4A. Sony FE200600G

A Great Tit (Parus major) perches on a brown branch surrounded by green leaves and tangled undergrowth. It has a black head, white cheeks, a yellow chest with a black stripe, and bluish-grey wings. The lighting is natural and bright. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A male Bullfinch, with its striking orange-pink breast and black cap, is captured mid-flight, wings slightly spread, as it leaves or approaches a thin-branched tree against a soft green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

Tawny Owl in my garden today. Grey morph. 😍😎 Truly beautiful bird. Sadly, none of the other garden residents appreciated him. 🤦 #birds #owls #SuperbOwl #birding #birdwatching #finland

A male Eurasian Teal, is captured mid-flight just above the water's surface. It displays an iridescent green speculum on its wing and a chestnut head with a dark green mask. The water is textured with ripples. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

Ashy Prinia Chitwan National Park, Nepal December 31st 2024

A European Robin, with its distinctive orange-red breast and face, perches on a lichen-covered tree branch in bright sunlight. The background is a soft blur of light and dark yellow-green foliage. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A Black-headed Gull is pictured in profile, perched on a weathered, mossy wooden post. Its dark brown (appearing black) head, red bill, and white body contrast sharply with the blurred, warm-toned background. It is calling, with its beak open #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

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A male Eurasian Wigeon rests on still, shallow water. It has a striking chestnut head and a creamy-buff forehead patch. Its body is grey with a white belly and black tail. Reflections shimmer beneath it, near a vertical stick. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A vibrant yellow-green Greenfinch, is captured in mid-flight among bare, brown branches. Its wings are partially spread, revealing yellow flashes. The background is soft and blurred with shades of green and yellow. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A common merganser hen swims in shallow, clear water. She has a reddish-brown crested head, a thin red bill, and a pale grey body. The bird is moving right across the frame, with rocks and dark banks in the background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

Barn owl hunting #photography #birds

A single grey goose with an orange bill stands in shallow water, partially obscured by tall reeds. The water is rippled, reflecting the surroundings. It's a peaceful nature scene. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A kestrel with rich brown, spotted plumage perches on the weathered, grey metal framework of a structure. A bright white, overcast sky is visible through the triangular opening above and to the right. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A sleek, light-grey and white Arctic Tern is captured in mid-flight against a pale, overcast sky. Its wings are arched gracefully, with a long, forked tail. It has a black cap and a striking red bill. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A dark adult bird, likely a Coot, with a white beak patch, swims on a calm, algae-covered body of water. Three small, fluffy chicks with bright orange/red heads follow closely behind. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A jackdaw with a grey nape and black plumage stands amidst tall green and yellow grasses in bright sunlight. Its dark eye is visible and the beak is slightly open. The bird is likely foraging in a field or meadow. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A stunning photo captures a graceful Common Tern in mid-flight, diving sharply. It displays its white plumage, black cap, and vibrant red bill with a black tip against a soft, green, and watery background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A Moorhen or Common Gallinule, stands on short, patchy, green and brown ground. It has a distinctive red and yellow bill and a white stripe on its flank. The ground is scattered with dark clumps and white feathers. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

A cormorant, stands on a wooden fence, looking left. Below, a Canada goose aggressively stretches its neck and opens its beak toward the cormorant. Other geese are in a fenced enclosure near a pond with green algae. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #birdphotography #birding

Black Stork at Safarihoek/Namibia, Africam #birds, #BlackStork, #Stork, #nature, #Namibia, #livestream, #Africam

This is ST Aidens my RSPB reserve I go to. It was an old coal mine. Now home to many spices of birds and a few more animals

A Greylag, flies against a bright blue sky over green foliage. Its wings are spread wide, showing dark primaries and white underparts. Its orange beak is slightly open, and its webbed feet dangle below. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography

A majestic Marsh Harrier soars against a vivid blue sky, displaying its broad wings with mottled white and dark feathers. The underside is visible, showing a light breast with dark streaks. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography

A magnificent male Ring-necked Pheasant with vibrant plumage is perched on a wooden railing, feeding. Its long tail feathers extend behind it. The bird has a distinctive dark green head and red wattle. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography

A male Mallard duck is captured in close-up, featuring a glossy green head, bright yellow bill, and brown chest, contrasted by a white neck ring and grey/white flanks. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography

A female Mallard duck rests in tall green and brown grass. She has mottled brown plumage with distinct white and iridescent blue speculum feathers visible on her wing. The lighting suggests an outdoor setting, likely near water. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography

A white and grey gull, likely a Black-headed Gull in breeding plumage, stands on a weathered wooden fence post, looking down. It has a dark brown (black in full light) head and bright red legs. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography

Black Crowned Night Heron Brookgreen Gardens, SC #BirdoftheDay #heron #herons #birds 🪶 #EastCoastKin #photography #naturephotography

A black jackdaw with a pale grey nape and striking blue eyes is perched on a fat ball feeder, which is attached to a tree trunk. The bird is feeding on the suet balls, against a blurred green woodland background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography

A striking Grey Heron perched on a wooden post against a soft, green background. The bird has slate-grey wings, a white neck, and a distinctive black and white head crest. Its long, yellow-orange bill is visible. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography

Well, I tried to resist #BirdOfTheDay but seeing so many egrets made me feel left out! Here is Yellow Socks previously posted. #UKWildlife #Birds #Ornithology #Egret #EppingForest #PhotographersofBluesky #PhotographersUnited

Blue Tit in flight #Birdsinflight #Birds #UKWildlife

A Great White Egret flies low over water, wings spread wide, against a backdrop of tall reeds. Its plumage is brilliant white, contrasting with its orange bill and dark legs trailing behind. A graceful moment of nature in flight. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #art #birdphotography #photography