Garden snails are the most common snail species in the UK and usually live for between 2 and 5 years, however in captivity some have lived for up to 20 years! #photography #snails #autumn

Did you know? Plumicorns aren't for hearing The long, pointy feathers on some owls' heads are neither horns not ears, but specialised feathers called plumicorns. Their function is not yet fully understood but could help with camouflage #ScienceFactFriday

The American Mink was first introduced to the UK in 1929 by fur farmers, with populations later released from fur farms by activists in the 1950s. Currently various conservation projects are attempting to bring some species balance by reintroducing otters and water voles. #photography #mink #nature

Bees are such wonderful little creatures, sadly in the UK their numbers have declined by a third in the last decade. Without them we would have a much harder time producing food, also they are cute. #bee #bees #photography #photo #insect #insects #wildlifephotography #nature #flower

New technology may aid seabird monitoring in difficult to access populations but managing high volumes of data output is essential 🪶 Read the new paper here: doi.org/10.1093/ices...

Snail spotting, or snorting if you prefer, is best done after it rains. Sometimes overlooked, snails are immensely important as they break down decaying matter to recycle nutrients back into the soil. #snail #snails #photography #photo #wildlifephotography #naturephotography📷 #nature

Latest government stats show a continued decline in many bird species across the UK 🪶🧪 www.gov.uk/government/s... These data are made possible by the dedication of expert volunteers, allowing us to track common bird populations for >50 years

Red Squirrels have been in the UK for around 10,000 years but are now unfortunately one of, if not the most endangered species in the country. 75% of the population is found in Scotland, and many projects across the UK to restore them. #photography #squirrel #nature

Great Tits are one of the most common garden birds in the UK and Europe. In the winter they often join with Blue Tits in roaming flocks to scour for food. 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm Fixed Zoom Lens 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, See Estuary 🗓️: 12th September 2025 #photography #birds

After many sightings without a camera to hand, I finally managed to get a semi-decent photo of a Bittern in flight 😄😄 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Der Estuary 🗓️: 19th September 2025 #birds #bittern #photography #birdspotting

Blue tits are one of the most common birds in the UK. An estimated 3 million breeding pairs across the country, and 20 to 40 million individuals across Europe! 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens 🌏: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 12th September 2025 #birds #photography

A beautiful juvenile Hobby spotted hunting above treetops. Amazing to watch them diving up to 100mph to catch dragonflies! 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 12th September 2025 #photography #birds #wildlife

Kestrels are able to keep their heads incredibly still while hovering on hunts. Research has shown their heads don't move more than 2mm even in high winds! 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens 🌏: RSPB Parkgate, See Estuary 🗓️: 11th September 2025 #photography #birds #birdsofprey

Blue tit in the autumn leaves, a sure sign that we're now in the best season of all. Soup season 🍲 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w RF 800mm fixed lens 🌏: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, See Estuary #photography #birds #autumn

Who else could claim today’s #FlyDay spotlight but the magnificent White-tailed Eagle? 🦅 Their breathtaking story of loss and recovery takes flight in RETURN, an RSPB film, released today. Watch now on YouTube: brnw.ch/21wVi9V 👈

Great Egret in flight. 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 25/08/2025 #birds #photography

Ever wondered why geese sometimes fly upside down? It's called whiffling. By turning upside down they slow down rapidly so it can be useful for a quick landing! 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens 🌏:RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 22/08/2025 #birds #photography #geese

Your chances of being killed by a Great Egret are low... But never zero. A very successful bird with more than 2 million individuals globally! 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 22/08/2025 #birds #photography #wildlife #conservation #nature

More than 300,000 rabbit pairs in the UK, but they're not technically native! The Norman's introduced them here nearly 1000 years ago. 🌍: Heaton Park, Manchester 🗓️: 18/07/2025 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens #rabbit #photography

Did you know that a baby spoonbill is called a teaspoon? Als they have only recently (2010) become stable in the UK; after being gone since 1668! 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 11/07/2025 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens #birds #photography #conservation

Two juvenile Marsh Harriers enjoying the high winds. 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 15/07/2025 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens #birds #photography

So encouraging to see so many more bees this year than last year, they are so important and so wonderful. 🌍: Calderstones Park, Liverpool 🗓️: 15/07/2025 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ EFS 18-135mm lens #bees #photography

Sedge Warbler singing its little heart out. 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 06/06/2025 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm Fixed Lens #birds #photography

Little Egret in Flight. Probably one of my favourite shots I've taken so far this year. 🌍: RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, Dee Estuary 🗓️: 07/07/2025 📷: Canon R7 Mirrorless w/ RF 800mm fixed lens #birds #photography

It be Cygnet season #photography #birds #cygnet

In a world of ever present bad #news. My #cats constantly serve as a reminder that there is still some good in this world, and it is indeed worth fighting for.

My boy would like to offer an egg in these trying times. A gentler #cat you will not find.

Happy to join @bsky.app finally. Thought I'd share a photo I took a few months ago that about sums up my feelings about current goings on in the world 😂😭