Here is my contribution to the #birdoftheday theme for today. #groups Four Kestrel siblings wondering what the big wide world holds for them once they fledge their nest hole, which was clearly pretty stinky by the point #birds #nature #ukwildlife #kestrel #raptors

A curious young adult fox, decided to lie down on the floor because I was doing just that. This was one of those amazing experiences that this hobby occasionally throws your way. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #ukwildlife #nature #phototgraphy #mammals

I missed Fox Friday, here is a bonus Snow Saturday image. The UK has exerienced its first significant snowfall of the year this week. I was very happy to catch my local Vixen, looking immaculate in her thick winter coat in the snow earlier this year. #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #snow

Kids, always hungry. My local Vixen with one of her cubs, this was the smallest of the litter. I had a shorter amount of time with her and the cubs this year. Due to lots of disturbance. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography

A grown up Red Fox cub, in the early morning dew. It was well worth getting absolutely soaked, lying down to get this image. I love photographing these beautiful creatures. #fox #foxfriday #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography

A male Green Woodpecker, seen here searching for ants whilst one of his chicks, begs to be fed. Sadly these birds are no longer around, a real shame as I loved the challenge of photographing them at this location #birds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography

A curious young adult fox, wondering why I am lying down. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #redfox #nature #mammals #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #wildlifephoto #ukwildlife

A Red Fox cub, looking in fantastic condition as a young adult, taken in some of the best light I have ever photographed one in. You can't beat winter light. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography

Love this time of the year, awesome colours and sounds. #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #deer #rut #ruttingseason #animals #reddeer #stag #photography

Adult Male Green Woodpecker. This male was very curious, probably the closest I ever had an adult come to me. He sat there for a good while in glorious evening light. #birds #ukbirds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography

A moody Stag at sunset in the ground mist. I had been after a shot like this one for ages. Not been too many sunsets or even sun in the past few weeks. #reddeerstag #cheshire #nature #ukwildlife #mammals #wildlifephotography #sunset #sunsetphotography #mist #autumn

One of my local Fox cubs from last year. Even though the location wasn't in the best of places. I still managed plenty of images I am happy with. A much better return than this year. #fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #wildlife #animals #mammals #ukwildlife #photography

One from a chilly but stunning morning out at Leighton Moss. Finally managed to get some Beardies in the wild. Gorgeous little birds, showing really well at the time. #birds #beardedtits #Nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildĺifephotography #ukwildlife #photography

Even though it is way too mild at the moment for any decent action, rut wise. I finally got a Stag to play ball in front of the best looking tree in the park. Proper Autumn Vibes. #ukwildlife #mammals #nature #autumn #reddeer #stag #cheshire #photography

My local Vixen, with one of her cubs #fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography #wildlifewednesday

One of my local Red Fox cubs from five years ago for Fox Friday this week. Always amazing to able photograph cubs, especially ones this young. #fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography

Photographing urban foxes is quite the challenge, but if you put the effort in you get the rewards. It is great to see one of last years cubs, absolutely thriving. What a stunner #foxoftheday #foxfriday #fox #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals

A Fox Cub, all grown up into a healthy young adult. I love photographing these stunning animals. This one is from the archives. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #ukwildlife #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canon #canonr5

I have been fortunate to capture some very intimate interactions, between my local Vixen and her various cubs over the years. This image is from a sequence that was particularly special. #Foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #mammals #animals #wildlife #nature #photography

The four true native UK Owls for International Owl Awareness Day. #birds #raptors #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #owls #owlday #photography

When the cubs emerge from the den to see if Mum has brought them any food. Spending time like this with wild animals is absolutely priceless. #mammals #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #ukwildlife #photography #animalphotography

Not been out much recently, just not feeling it at the moment, far too much nonsense in the hobby now. So here is one from a couple of months back. My local Vixen, seen here carrying one of her cubs to a new location. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #ukwildlife #nature

The one thing I was missing from my collection was decent inflight images of LEO's. That changed recently. Two great passes by the female, in lovely, evening light. Even better, when she is carrying a freshly caught vole. #birds #nature #ukwildlife #raptors #owls #longearedowl #flight

Scottish Wildcats, slowly but surely the highland tiger is gradually being re-introduced in the Cairngorms, by the Saving Wildcats program. #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals #scottishwildcat #photography #cats

My local Red Fox Vixen and one of her cubs. Wildlife, rarely pose just how you want them to but this was one of those rare occasions, when they did just that for a family portrait. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #wildlife #nature #ukwildlife #keeptheban

Male long-eared owl (on the left) passes a freshly caught vole to the female, so she can feed here recently, branched owlets. #birds #ukwildlife #nature #photography #owls #longearedowl

Its weird, I have been fortunate to photograph fox cubs, up close and personal a lot. That rush when a cub gets bigger in the viewfinder, doesn't go away. It really is a privilege to photograph these stunning little mammals. For Fox's sake, keep the ban. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature

It is fair to say, things have been a bit bleak on the Wildlife front for me recently. But my luck changed with these Long eared owlets, or orange eyed ewoks as they shall now be known . Stunning little fluffballs #ukwildlife #nature #birds #raptors #owls #longearedowls #owlets

My local Vixen with three of her cubs, basking in golden evening light. It really doesn't get any better then that. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature #ukwildlife #photography

A couple of Fox Cubs from the archives. I have been pretty lucky over the last five years with four different litters to choose from. This one was from five years ago #fox #foxcubs #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #ukwildlife #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canonr5

My local Red Fox Vixen, with two of her cubs. It is an absolute privilege to be able to spend time photographing these moments #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #fox #foxfriday #foxoftheday #foxcubs

One of the few images I did get of this years cubs whilst they were still small. It's always great to get rewarded for the hours you put in trying to get images of these adorable little creatures. This cub was at full pelt, trying to catch up with mum. #mammals #ukwildlife #foxoftheday #foxfriday

It seems my time photographing this years cubs has already come to an end, no sign of them around now, hopefully they are safe. Still grateful for the time I did get to spend with these precious creatures #mammals #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #foxoftheday #foxfriday #keeptheban

New Fox behaviour seen recently. Initially I thought the Vixen was bringing me a dead cub, thankfully, she put it down, the cub leapt into life after a couple of seconds. Fox cubs play dead when being moved by mum. #mammals #nature #wildlife #foxoftheday

You are never too old to have a play. I spent an amazing few minutes watching the Vixen playing with one of her cubs, without a care in the world. What an extraordinary experience to see, let alone take images. #mammals #wildlife #foxoftheday #nature #ukwildlife

Red Fox Vixen and one of her cubs. This year has been more of a roller coaster than any other in the lives of my local Vixen and her cubs. Lots has gone on over the past few weeks, Not going to go into any detail just yet. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #wildlife #nature #ukwildlife

This one is from a couple of years back, my first experience of photographing small Fox cubs. As with most litters, one cub always keeps their blue eyes longer. This was that cub in that years litter. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature #ukwildlife #photography

Enjoyable few hours watching and photographing Dippers yesterday. Fascinating watching these charismatic little birds defend their territory and watching them swimming for prey. Awesome day. #birds #nature #ukwildlife #dipper #photography

Great day photographing Red Squirrels yesterday. So much nicer looking than their invasive grey cousins. Bags of character. #mammals #ukwildlife #redsquirrel #nature #wildlife

The promised improvement in the forecast, never materialised this afternoon. Still amazing to watch and photograph Shorties on the hunt though. Such cool birds #birds #ukwildlife #talontuesday #nature #owls #shortie #photography

Rutland born Male Osprey 055, exiting the water with a fish in each Talon. These birds have returned in good numbers already to the UK. Hopefully get out and get some shots of them again this year. #birds #ukbirds #ukwildlife #canonr5 #rutlandwater #ospreys #nature #wildlife #raptors #talontuesday

This one is from a couple of years back, my first experience of photographing small Fox cubs. Oh, to have had the mirrorless system I now have back then. Still happy with what I did manage to bag though. #mammals #fox #foxoftheday #redfox #foxcub #foxeyes #babyanimals #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife

Great couple of hours this afternoon watching these awesome birds on the hunt. My first Shorties of the year, nothing like leaving it so late in the season. Love these birds. #birds #owls #shorties #shortearedowl #ukwildlife #nature #wildlife

Gunship 1/2 A pair of 662 Sqdn AH64E's seen here lifting off from Manchester Barton in glorious evening light earlier tonight. More great military movements in superb light. Can't be right though, it only rains in Manchester, right!! #aviation #avgeek #apache #army #armyaircorps #manchester #barton

Rutland born Male Osprey 055, looking right down the lens, exiting the water with a fish in each Talon. What a Bird of Prey, the Osprey is. Unless you are a trout, that is. #birds #talons #raptors #birdphotography #birdwatching #ukbirds #rutlandwater #ospreys #nature #ukwildlife #wildlife

Short-eared Owls are absolute stunners. This one is giving something the full on death stare. Those eyes are absolutely incredible. Awesome birds. #birds #ukwildlife #owl #owls #shortie #shortearedowl #nature

There is nothing quite like spending time watching Fox cubs playing, literally without a care in the World, on a glorious spring evening. Just the foxes and me, something very special about that experience. #mammals #fox #foxes #foxcubs #foxoftheday #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife

A Juvenile female Kestrel, takes to the wing, from her perch in glorious winter light #birds #nature #ukwildlife #raptors #kestrel #birdsofprey

"Hawg 31" An 81st FS Panthers A-10's on TDY at RAF Lakenheath back in 2011, to use the UK weapons ranges to drop AGM-65 Maveric amongst other things, note one can be seen hanging from one of the rails in this shot. #aviation #aviationphotography #usafe #machloop #bwlch #usafe #tbt #tbthursday

'Smash 31' seen here after landing on runway 02 at RAF Waddington, in glorious light after a Cobra Warrior 25-1 mission. Great to see these jets here in the UK. #aviation #avgeek #cobrawarrior #saudi #f15 #militaryaviation