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Mainly nature photography with a D500. Local patch birding.

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Cracking photo Steve, love the pose πŸ‘Œ

25.02.2026 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A fantastic image Brent πŸ‘Œ

25.02.2026 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

They look delicious πŸ˜‹

25.02.2026 20:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That's a beauty Steve, great shot πŸ‘

10.02.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Helen. I'm trying to convince myself, but I love colour.

05.02.2026 06:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers Alan

03.02.2026 20:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I've just asked a similar question. Leaning towards the black and white image πŸ‘

02.02.2026 20:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you

02.02.2026 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A matching image of the great grey owl but switched to black and white.

A matching image of the great grey owl but switched to black and white.

A great grey owl glides over long grass towards the camera. The bird is a large owl with a distinctive grey and white banded facial disc.

A great grey owl glides over long grass towards the camera. The bird is a large owl with a distinctive grey and white banded facial disc.

Trying to decide if I prefer the black and white or colour image. Any thoughts? #B&W πŸͺΆ

02.02.2026 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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I seem to spend a lot of the winter months watching wildlife documentaries. I can't afford a safari but did head off to Yorkshire Wildlife Park the other day. 🦁🐯

01.02.2026 19:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A beautiful image Margaret 😍

14.01.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great shot from the boot Simon πŸ˜‚πŸ€£

11.01.2026 07:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

White Tailed eagle to start off the new list is a cracker Jeremy πŸ‘

05.01.2026 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A great spotted woodpecker clings to the side of a tree in the early morning light. The bird is predominantly white with black cap and black strap lines running from the back of its head around the face and neck. The front of the wings are black and black and white striped at the ends. The bird has a bright red rump and also has a patch of red at the back of the head.

A great spotted woodpecker clings to the side of a tree in the early morning light. The bird is predominantly white with black cap and black strap lines running from the back of its head around the face and neck. The front of the wings are black and black and white striped at the ends. The bird has a bright red rump and also has a patch of red at the back of the head.

A Great spotted woodpecker shot from my recent visit to the excellent Leeds Wildlife Photography Hide. πŸͺΆ

14.12.2025 07:25 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Wow! a stunning image Toritori 😍

13.12.2025 21:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A beautiful image Margaret 😍

13.12.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Gannet sat in the grass atop of Bempton cliffs with the sea in the background. The Gannet is a large sea bird with white plumage and a slightly peachy orange head. It has a silver grey beak and piercing blue eyes.

A Gannet sat in the grass atop of Bempton cliffs with the sea in the background. The Gannet is a large sea bird with white plumage and a slightly peachy orange head. It has a silver grey beak and piercing blue eyes.

A Gannet shot from Bempton cliffs earlier this year for #SuperSeabirdSunday

07.12.2025 13:56 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers Eddie

07.12.2025 13:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Helen, hopefully we'll get some more calm sunny mornings and opportunities during the winter🀞

06.12.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A male Bearded Reedling clings to the top of reed where it has been eating the seeds. They change from an insect diet to a seed diet during the winter months and can be seen feeding on the tops. They pulp the seeds in their stomach by also swallowing grit. The male is a small bird with a orangey brown body with black and white marks on the wings. It has a blue grey head and a distinctive black moustache. It has a yellow beak and a yellow eye and black pupil.

A male Bearded Reedling clings to the top of reed where it has been eating the seeds. They change from an insect diet to a seed diet during the winter months and can be seen feeding on the tops. They pulp the seeds in their stomach by also swallowing grit. The male is a small bird with a orangey brown body with black and white marks on the wings. It has a blue grey head and a distinctive black moustache. It has a yellow beak and a yellow eye and black pupil.

It's that time of year again, not Xmas, the other one. Beardie time πŸ˜‰ πŸͺΆ Taken at RSPB St Aidans last weekend.

05.12.2025 18:15 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful Helen, absolutely beautiful ❀️

05.12.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The image shows a juvenile Sparrowhawk is perched on a  lichen covered wooden post with a blurred wooded background catching early morning golden light. The bird is a small raptor with mottled brown back and head with a pale breast and underside with thin brown bars. It has bright yellow legs and sharp talons. The bird has a distinctive white eye stripe over the top of its eye which is bright yellow with a black pupil at the centre.

The image shows a juvenile Sparrowhawk is perched on a lichen covered wooden post with a blurred wooded background catching early morning golden light. The bird is a small raptor with mottled brown back and head with a pale breast and underside with thin brown bars. It has bright yellow legs and sharp talons. The bird has a distinctive white eye stripe over the top of its eye which is bright yellow with a black pupil at the centre.

A juvenile Sparrowhawk checking out the sharpness of his talons in the morning sun. πŸͺΆ
Taken on a recent visit to the excellent Leeds wildlife photography hides. Well worth a visit.

24.11.2025 11:17 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lovely Autumn walk at Fountains Abbey at the weekend. πŸ‚πŸLove #Autumn 😁

12.11.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Red deer stag lays in the green grass floor. He is looking forward with a full antlers and a diffused background of brown gold leaves.

A Red deer stag lays in the green grass floor. He is looking forward with a full antlers and a diffused background of brown gold leaves.

I think I've missed the Red deer rut at Royal Studley this year. Everything seemed to be settled and sorted this morning.

08.11.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The picture shows a European Kingfisher perched on a thin branch with a blurred background of reeds. The Kingfisher is facing away and looking to the left. It has bright blue feathers running down the centre of its back and flecks on its head. It has darker blue feathers on the wings and has bright orange chest and cheeks. The bird has a long black beak and eyes with a white throat and white band at the back of the neck.

The picture shows a European Kingfisher perched on a thin branch with a blurred background of reeds. The Kingfisher is facing away and looking to the left. It has bright blue feathers running down the centre of its back and flecks on its head. It has darker blue feathers on the wings and has bright orange chest and cheeks. The bird has a long black beak and eyes with a white throat and white band at the back of the neck.

Kingfisher from this mornings visit to #RSPB St Aidans πŸͺΆ

30.10.2025 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A beautiful image Paul πŸ‘

19.09.2025 20:26 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

A beautiful image Sophie πŸ‘Œ

19.09.2025 20:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

100% agree πŸ‘Œ, great image.

23.08.2025 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
The image shows a Bittern coming in to land over the top of a reedbed. The bird is a medium sized heron that has brown and black streaked plumage

The image shows a Bittern coming in to land over the top of a reedbed. The bird is a medium sized heron that has brown and black streaked plumage

A bit of patch gold this morning. #PWC2025

09.08.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Leo

03.08.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0