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Pete Walkden

@petewalkden.bsky.social

Professional Wildlife Photographer and Guide. Living in Inverness, in the Scottish Highlands. Contact me for workshops in the Highlands and on the Isle Of Mull. www.petewalkden.co.uk

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24.10.2025 10:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a red squirrel leaping between trees in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a red squirrel leaping between trees in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a red squirrel running along a fallen tree, in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a red squirrel running along a fallen tree, in a Scottish woodland.

Red Squirrel

A couple of action shots from a day spent at the woodland hide near Inverness yesterday.

Email me if you would like to spend a day with me doing #photography here.

#redsquirrel #inverness #scotland #wildlife #nature #workshop

24.10.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a crested tit in a Scottish woodland in the Highlands, perched on a lichen covered branch, with the fading heather behind.

A photo of a crested tit in a Scottish woodland in the Highlands, perched on a lichen covered branch, with the fading heather behind.

Crested Tit

After the recent storm, we headed up to the woods to check the trees and the feeders were standing. Thankfully they were, and the stars were already posing.

As I had my camera with me, I took a few pics. If you wish to join me for a workshop with these birds, email me.

06.10.2025 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A female Eurasian otter rests her head on her very young cub, so it feels safe and warm.

A female Eurasian otter rests her head on her very young cub, so it feels safe and warm.

Motherly Love

A mother Eurasian otter rests on her young cub, perhaps making it feel safe, but definitely keeping it warm.

#otter #workshop #mull #scotland #wildlife #nature #photography

06.09.2025 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Cheers - yes, so far. Had a play with the pre-capture in both video and stills, and that's a rather good cheat feature!

30.07.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a black throated diver taken in some amber coloured evening light, on a loch in north west Scotland.

A photo of a black throated diver taken in some amber coloured evening light, on a loch in north west Scotland.

Black Throated Diver

Dreamy conditions for photography but unfortunately that also means horrific for midges. I checked for a chick and nest before approaching (neither visible) and left after 10 mins, because I was being eaten alive.

#diver #birdphotography #scotland #birding #wildlife

30.07.2025 08:06 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of an adult golden eagle flying against a clear blue sky, out on the Isle Of Lewis, in Scotland.

A photo of an adult golden eagle flying against a clear blue sky, out on the Isle Of Lewis, in Scotland.

Golden Eagle

From a close encounter whilst on holiday out on the Isle Of Lewis recently.

#goldeneagle #lewis #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #scotland

26.07.2025 08:23 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a male red grouse perched on a rock in some sunshine, with a mountain ridge beyond, with remains of snow along the top.

A photo of a male red grouse perched on a rock in some sunshine, with a mountain ridge beyond, with remains of snow along the top.

Red Grouse

Adding to an already beautiful view in the Cairngorms.

#redgrouse #ukbird #birdphotography #scotland #cairngorms #highlands

25.04.2025 08:27 β€” πŸ‘ 39    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In your garden, I'm assuming?

Where are you based?

25.04.2025 08:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a pine marten sitting at the base of a pine tree, in a Scottish Woodland, just before dusk.

A photo of a pine marten sitting at the base of a pine tree, in a Scottish Woodland, just before dusk.

Pine Marten

Despite spending a few hours in the hide since returning home, I've not had any more luck with this individual in the woodland.

There's now a second pine marten visiting, which has been picked up on the trailcam we have up there.

#pinemarten #scotland #photography #nature #wildlife

19.04.2025 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 112    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
A photo of a little owl peeing over an old stone wall, late evening, in North Norfolk.

A photo of a little owl peeing over an old stone wall, late evening, in North Norfolk.

Little Owl

Peeking over a stone wall at us. πŸ˜€

#littleowl #owl #norfolk #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #photography

12.04.2025 12:04 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I used to love watching the birds around that part of the loch. So tranquil. Still plenty of food around for the herons!

10.04.2025 09:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!

09.04.2025 07:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a barn owl flying in front of a hedge that is back lit by the rising sun.

A photo of a barn owl flying in front of a hedge that is back lit by the rising sun.

Barn Owl

Hunting at sunrise over meadows in north Norfolk this week.

#barnowl #owl #birdphotography #norfolk #birding #wildlife

08.04.2025 19:49 β€” πŸ‘ 89    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a male hawfinch perched in a yew tree.

A photo of a male hawfinch perched in a yew tree.

Hawfinch

Perched in a yew tree today, in the Forest Of Dean. Fantastic finches, and a real treat to watch.

#hawfinch #ukwildlife #bird #birdphotography #glosbirds #birding #nature

02.04.2025 17:38 β€” πŸ‘ 80    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a pine marten standing on its hind legs, catching the last rayes of sunlight, in a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of a pine marten standing on its hind legs, catching the last rayes of sunlight, in a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

Pine Marten

Standing tall, to catch the last light of the day. From an entertaining encounter in the woods yesterday.

#pinemarten #highlands #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #nature #photography #wildlife

31.03.2025 09:38 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A portrait photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A portrait photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

Pine Marten

A few photos of the beautiful visitor to the woodland hide, here in the Scottish Highlands. Taken in low light, at dusk.

#pinemarten #wildlife #ukwildlife #naturephotography

30.03.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a mountain hare, beginning to moult into its summer colours, nibbling on some heather.

A photo of a mountain hare, beginning to moult into its summer colours, nibbling on some heather.

Mountain Hare - nibbling heather right in front of us, during a workshop this week. It clearly trusted us and was comfortable with us watching.

#mountainhare #hare #scotland #workshop #highlands #ukwildlife

25.03.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

Common Toads

A few wide angle images of toads I watched making their way through a Scottish woodland today.

#toad #ukwildlife #scotland #highlands #spring

21.03.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a male ptarmigan sitting amongst boulders at the top of a hill, on the west coast of Scotland.

A photo of a male ptarmigan sitting amongst boulders at the top of a hill, on the west coast of Scotland.

Male Ptarmigan

A very confiding individual, we managed to spot and then approach, on a day out on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. Bliss!

A fantastic and fun-filled day out with my buddy @andyhowardphoto.bsky.social 😎

#ukwildlife #scotland #highlands #bird #birdphotography #ptarmigan

19.03.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

Goshawk

A few flight shots of these awesome raptors. From the Scottish Highlands.

#goshawk #ukwildlife #birding #birdphotography #highlands #scotland

15.03.2025 09:52 β€” πŸ‘ 28    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
A red squirrel in mid-air, scampering across the woodland floor, in the Scottish Highlands.

A red squirrel in mid-air, scampering across the woodland floor, in the Scottish Highlands.

Red Squirrel

Defying gravity as it scampers around a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

#redsquirrel #ukwildlife #naturephotography #scotland #highlands

07.03.2025 11:03 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A mountain hare, cleaning its hind leg, whilst sitting on a hillside in Scotland. Photographed in the winter, with the hare in its white coat.

A mountain hare, cleaning its hind leg, whilst sitting on a hillside in Scotland. Photographed in the winter, with the hare in its white coat.

No more photos, please!

A mountain hare cleaning, or perhaps waving, or stretching...

From a fine day out in unusually mild weather, on the hills here in the Highlands.

#mountainhare #scotland #ukwildlife #nature #photography

05.03.2025 20:34 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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It's cold, dark and world news is bleak, but there are still giggling hares in the Cairngorms to cheer up any winter Monday ! P.s best if you have @petewalkden.bsky.social at your side πŸ˜ŠπŸ‡

17.02.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great set from a fine day out. If only the weather on the hills was always that settled! πŸ˜‚

18.02.2025 10:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a red squirrel sitting on a bracket fungus, on the side of a silver birch tree, in a woodland in the Highlands Of Scotland.

A photo of a red squirrel sitting on a bracket fungus, on the side of a silver birch tree, in a woodland in the Highlands Of Scotland.

Red Squirrel

I have plenty of dates in March available for workshops with these wonderful creatures.

See my website for details of photography workshops with subjects like mountain hares, crested tits, red deer and more.

#redsquirrel #highlands #scotland #winter #workshop

18.02.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A photo of a crossbill perched in a pine tree, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of a crossbill perched in a pine tree, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of a crossbill perched in a pine tree, in the Scottish Highlands.

A photo of a crossbill perched in a pine tree, in the Scottish Highlands.

Crossbills

A bonus treat for us, at the end of a crested tit workshop here in the Scottish Highlands.

Great to see these a bit lower down in the trees for once.

#crossbill #birding #birdphotography #ukwildlife #bird #highlands #scotland

16.02.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Three red deer stags approach from a misty hillside in the Highlands Of Scotland. A black and white photograph of the trio.

Three red deer stags approach from a misty hillside in the Highlands Of Scotland. A black and white photograph of the trio.

Three Kings.

A trio of majestic red deer stags approach from a misty hillside, in the Highlands Of Scotland.

#reddeer #deer #stag #ukwildlife #blackandwhite #photography #scotland #workshop

15.02.2025 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
An enchanting moment, as a red squirrel pauses for a moment, whilst scampering through a woodland.

An enchanting moment, as a red squirrel pauses for a moment, whilst scampering through a woodland.

Red Squirrel

Pausing for a moment, as she scampers through the woodland. Enchanting.

#redsquirrel #squirrel #ukwildlife #cute #highlands #scotland #photography #naturephotography

11.02.2025 20:51 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
A photo of a white mountain hare, cleaning his paws and face, whilst sitting in a form, surrounded by heather.

A photo of a white mountain hare, cleaning his paws and face, whilst sitting in a form, surrounded by heather.

Mountain Hare

Cleaning his paws and nose. From today's workshop, spent on the hills of the Scottish Highlands, in fine company.

#mountainhare #hare #ukwildlife #photography #workshop #winter #scotland #highlands #wildlife

10.02.2025 21:47 β€” πŸ‘ 78    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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