A quick collection from my trip to Mull for the White Tailed Sea Eagles aboard the Lady Jane @mullcharters in April 2026. I was very fortunate to have had my trip out as the weather was bad most days before and after, but my day was perfect and weather eased enough to get out for the day 😊

With a late start and arriving later than 7am this morning to meet Stephen Harper at 6.30am at Island mere hide, Minsmere. I was pleased to see one of the male Bitterns already in front of the hide, the light was lovely and it was wind still. 😊Pleased to have had a good morning and the company👍

Finally got around to more photos from my trip to Spain a few weeks ago. This time Ravens on our first day out, you can see just how bad the weahter was with non stop raining and no sunshine nearly all day. We did get more birds and fox's later in the afternoon thank goodness.😉

Out of bed at 4.30am, a quick breakfast then an 1.5 hour drive to Great Yarmouth at first light for the SEO's some good views but no photos. So, had some quality time with these lovely little Ringed Plovers. They were a joy to watch, photograph and the weather was brilliant. 😊

Had a trip over to Great Yarmouth today, unexpected and pleased I went. Weather was very cold and windy, the SEO's were sitting all day in the dunes grasses trying to stay warm and out of the wind. It was only at the end of the day, they started to move about if only for a while.

After a four hour session for the Bitterns at Island mere hide with again a no show day, I am for the first time thinking this a very slow start this year. So, a quick up the road to the heath, was a nice few hours watching Dartford warbler males feeding up nicely for the spring.

Here is proof that more and more Bitterns are moving further out into northern and southern areas. I had evidense sent to me that a dutch bittern was tracked all the way to Ghana, that is an epic journey for any bird.

We’re relieved to hear that Hamlet, a 4-year-old Golden Eagle, has recovered from his injuries and been released back into the wild after being shot in the Borders. It comes after the suspicious disappearance of two other Golden Eagles, Tarras and Wren, in the south of Scotland in August. 🧵

One of the most unusual and beautiful sights we had were the Buzzards, some of them had this amazing plumage and markings. Although we saw the most common type we have here in the UK, this one was in my eyes something special. It could be a young Buzzard but I am not sure. 😉😊 @rspb.bsky.social

Another nice surprise while in Spain was to see Fox's not far from where the Imperial Eagles came to their perching area high up in the hills. Sat in a small hide gave us a chance to see them up close as they came over the ridge. Poor light and rain was heavy at times but useful and atmospheric 😉

Photographing Goshawks in Spain was no1 on my list. Having never seen one before in the wild, was an experience never to be forgotten. Their behaviour when eating prey was amazing to witness, especially when other raptors came close they would encompass the prey with their wings to protect it.

A quick introduction to my trip of Spain which I got home on Saturday evening. I am now now downloading around 5000 images of many species of raptors like these Imperial Eagles, Goshawks and many more like the Iberian Lynk. I will post other images once I have oprocessed them including more raptors.

One of the lovely smaller birds we encountered in Spain was the Azure magpies (Iberian Magpies) by a reflection pool. They are beautifully coloured and their calls/song is sweet, cheerful and totally different from our common Magpies here in the UK. They can be feisty as well when together 😂

The third day in spain for the Iberian Lynx was a perfect start in the morning when a stunning male appeared out of the forest. Then a female arrived, he promptly followed her about and was interested in her as they are mates. She climbed a tree with the male below scent marking.

Goshawk. I Spent the day downloading and filing the images with still more to do. I can say the trip was brilliant and many new species/lifers for me. Weather in Spain was the worst winter they had seen for years with storms and flooding and only the one afternoon of sunshine.😊

Two White Tailed Sea Eagles in a dispute over territory on Mull july 2023. Something that was a wonderful experience to see, witness and full of excitement. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @ailiswatt.bsky.social

As the Big Garden Birdwatch returns tomorrow, the grim reality of our "nature-depleted" country hits home. Citizen science provides vital data, but is it ignored by a government prioritising concrete over conservation? David Jobbins with a personal plea.

One of our visitors a couple of years ago, a Sparrowhawk used an old baking tray full of water as a bath we put out for the birds to drink, he did this on most days for a few weeks. We do get them most years, so hopefully not on our RSPB garden bird watch. Still something to see and enjoy 😊👍

The countdown is on and our final ‘10 birds’ guide is here... Spotting these on your patch? Now that’s lucky! 😍 Don't forget to sign up: www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... #BigGardenBirdwatch

This is very good news.

I finally finished my Crested tit Blog and it is ready for viewing on my website, mywildlifeimages.com @rspb.bsky.social

Just an introduction to myself and my love of wildlife thats supported by my photography skills. With the two combined, I enjoy spending many hours out in nature surrounded by it's wonderful wildlife. I respect wildlife and because I do, over the years learnt good field craft skills to work safely.

One hour for birds: The power of Big Garden Birdwatch eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...

It's been a quiet year so far with the Bearded Tits at Minsmere. Normally they would be showing well on the board walk Island mere hide, or south path, but that has been flooded a lot. Hopefully they will put on a show like they do most years pre breeding season. Old photos 2024

With good weather a trip to @rspbminsmere.bsky.social Minsmere this morning for another Bittern observation resulted in three Bittern flights. The best part of this morning, was this lovely Kingfisher dropped into the reed beds to fish in a flooded area, only to find out it was frozen. Bless it 😄😊

I returned to @RSPBMinsmere today for another Bittern watch after the freezing weather to find the Mere still frozen and no snow. During a five hour session, I noticed in the corner a Common Snipe in a hollow in the reed beds preening it's self revealing their stunning plumage.

Wishing everyone a happy New Year. This photo of a Bittern was taken several years ago, I was under island mere hide, laying with my head on the ground and the camera lens elevated up under the boards and is slightly cropped to centre the image. The Bittern was that close to me.

As we come to an end of another year, I have taken the time to reflect on this years photography adventures which have taken me to all four corners of England. I asked myself, could I have another good year like last year, the answer is simple, they just keep getting better, a few of those moments 😊

WISHING One and All a Very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful, Healthy Happy New Year. I would like to thank everyone who has commented, liked and for your positive words of appreciation for my photography. Enjoy the Christmas spirit which we all share at this time of year 😊☃️🎄☃️

More of these wonderful little Crested tits from my workshop with @PeteWalkden1973 in Scotlands ancient forrests last week. There are many photos to choose from, all equally to my eyes a pleasing result. Once again spending time with this magical species, I never tire of seeing them every year ☺️

Few more photos edited from my trip to Scotland for the Red Squirrels with @PeteWalkden1973 These photos show the diverse and typical enviroment you would expect to see Red Squirrels in Scotland. I was privileged to be able to see and photograph them. A favourite for all to see😊

Tomorrow I will be on my way to scotland for my Crested tit workshop with @PeteWalkden1973 over the next few days. Another year has past and I still look forward seeing these Crested beauties in the ancient forests of Scotland. Red Squirrels possibly on this trip all being well😊

I returned to the Crossbills with a couple of friends who had come a long way to see and photograph them. They were not disapointed, albeit they had to wait six hours for them to appear. No 4 photo, the black is the underside of a car in the car park, which I found fascinating and interesting 😊👍

I went to Wesleton Heath again today as the weather was excellent but cold and windy. This Kestrel was hunting over the heath and came down many times, but did not catch much. Each time it would return to this Oak tree and wait, then fly down to the ground trying to catch it's prey.

I still felt there was more to be had from the Crossbills, with the puddle, reflections and light. All I had to do was get the Crossbills to come down the right time of day and for the light to be in the right place. The golden glow is a reflection of the trees lit up by the sun.

Dropped into Island mere hide, @RSPBMinsmere this morning at 8.00am, and at 8.30am we were all rewarded with this view of a mother Otter with her two cubs. The last time I saw this activity with Otters was back in 2017, so this was an absolutely wonderful way to begin the day😊

Look who popped into the garden again today, This lovely Sparrow Hawk, looking for a warm meal on a cold wet day in November. He looks ready to catch his next meal, those eyes are seeking out his likely prey. I think it was looking at me photographing it through my kitchen window 😆😉

After about a seven hour wait, finally we had a visit from a male and female Crossbill. By that time the puddle was in the strong late afternoon sunlight, and there were many shadows all over the car park and main road. This created a high saturated colours and shadowing outcome.

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COP30 debates protecting biodiversity today. Glyn Evans says even our gardens can make a difference ! Since urban gardens make up 30% of green space, individual efforts add up to big change. Read his ideas here eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...

A few of my favourites from this year. We are lucky to have such stunning birds either visiting or residents of Suffolk. There have been many more, and they are really wonderful to see. I share these images to show and tell a short story about the birds, suported with my photos.

Spending lots of valuable time with one species, gives you a better understanding about their behaviour. Most of all, some wonderful moments witnessed/captured in the same puddle time after time. Sometimes there was no body there, and that peace and quiet is good for the soul especially these days 😊

Back in 1997, there were just 11 booming male Bitterns left in the UK – almost extinct. Thanks to conservation by @rspb.bsky.social and @naturalengland.bsky.social 283 booming males were recorded in 2024. Les Cater shares his story and stunning photos of these rare birds ⤵️

I am having a break from Minsmere for a while, and not really wanting to see all the other rare birds that are about with crowds of photographers and birders. Instead I had a quiet day back out watching the Crossbills. This one took flight, leaving the puddle after a good drink😊

Hi everyone, if you want to read about my Bittern encounters and studies over the last seven years, then you might like this. It's an article I was asked to write 😉 eastangliabylines.co.uk/environment/...

Hi all, If you have time, please take a look at my article that the East Anglia Bylines have kindly published. My thanks to them for making this possible, and wonderfully presented by East Anglia Bylines.

3 Days turned into 5 with the Crossbills, as I was asked by friends and visitors to help them find, see, and photograph them. For some it was the first time they had ever seen one. Sharing the experience with others was a pleasure, and I have made more new friends in doing so😊😉

This is the result of 3 days and many hours waiting to get this and a few more images exactly as I planned it. This particular photo really does show the beauty of these unusual birds called Crossbills, and to get three males in this pose was exactly what I hoped to achieve. 😊

I have been going through my Bittern files, and there are many, to many, but I have found some lovely images I had yet to process from several years ago. This is Island mere hide back in those days, from under the hide. Some great setting sun moments, some lovely Bitterns @rspbminsmere.bsky.social

After two weeks waiting for this Bittern to leave its little clump of reeds where it would be all day feeding, this morning the Bittern flew just up the channel nearby. It emerged for a change, made it's way along the edge of the mere in the open and not hide in the reeds. @rspbminsmere.bsky.social