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Raptors especially Ospreys. Animals, Nature, Wildlife and the Environment.

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Breac the osprey took his first flight today! The first of our pair to fledge.❀️

Until this moment his world was the width of a double bed. Now he has a vast landscape for a playground and in a few weeks he will cross continents. Amazing!

Watch all the nest action live.πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/igKzlCA

18.07.2025 16:41 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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A pretty Cedar Waxwing. #birds

14.06.2025 19:13 β€” πŸ‘ 210    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Wave... Early evening. Hershel The (Juvenile) Black Crowned Night Heron (Son of Papa HANS), giving me a quick wave (High Four!). Total respect. That's how you know, that you are one with Mother Nature.
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#BlackCrownedNightHeron #Wildlife #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature #OntarioParks #Canada

14.06.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 710    πŸ” 37    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3
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Vestal Cuckoo Bee Bombus vestalis, considerable numbers seen supping on Knapweed flowers at Berry Head.
Diagnostic narrow sulphur band above white tail.
A social parasite of B. terrestris - a queen Vestal Cuckoo will invade their nest and lay her eggs. Host males will raise its offspring.

14.06.2025 20:32 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Among our most striking rescues are orphaned zebras. Their Keepers wear special striped coats to mimic the pattern of their lost mothers. It’s a small gesture with a big impact, helping these foals feel secure, loved, and part of a herd once more: sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/d...

#EveryAnimalMatters

14.06.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 313    πŸ” 50    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Cuteness ALERT. This is another one of the Long-eared Owl chicks from La Mata. Watch until the end - the angles it gets it head into are amazing. A real privilege to watch. #birds #owls #birdphotography #canon #alicante

15.06.2025 05:27 β€” πŸ‘ 309    πŸ” 39    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
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Goldfinch. Berry Head.

15.06.2025 06:11 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have a super Sunday! Take a moment to watch birds, birds make us smile, so good for us. Be kind today make someone's day a little better we can all do this. Boyaca Antpitta #Colomobia #sundayvibes #SundayMorning #birdwatching #birding #birds

15.06.2025 06:36 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Find A Wood - Visiting Woods Take a look at the Woodland Trust woods near you

✨ Good luck to all runners taking part in #DechmontTrailRaces #Livingston πŸ‘Ÿ

Inspired by the runners? It's a great time of year for a run, jog or walk in the woods. Get some green time and boost your fitness and mood. Find a wood (and squirrel βœ‹) near you πŸ‘‰

15.06.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to @johnhiggins777.bsky.social‬ for sharing this young fox , today's #foxoftheday !

15.06.2025 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 479    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Father’s Day, in celebration or in memory, let your love for someone special help protect nature. 🌳

Leave a message to a loved one on our dedication page & your contribution in their name will support our work restoring the natural world.

buff.ly/UcnlZto πŸ‘ˆ

15.06.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 104    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Can I help You?... Early morning. Jericho The Canada Jay, showing me his best side pose, as he enjoys the fresh crisp air, of the Great White North. Very handsome. πŸ“ΈπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
#AlgonquinPark #CanadaJay #WhiskyJack #GrayJay #Birds #Photography #BirdPhotography
#Wildlife #Nature #OntarioParks #Canada

15.06.2025 07:52 β€” πŸ‘ 238    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1
A Atlantic Puffin Standing on the side of a cliff

A Atlantic Puffin Standing on the side of a cliff

#NaturePhotography
#BirdsπŸͺΆπŸ¦‰,#poem
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
🌞 Hey Bluesky crew! 🐾
Been writing poetry inspired by wildlife I’ve encountered I hope you like it?

Atlantic puffins, beaks so bold,
Sail the waves in tales untold.
Clad in black and white they glide,
Ocean's jesters, on the tide.

15.06.2025 08:20 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Autumn migration is already underway with the first Cuckoo’s now already tracking south to Africa! @dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

15.06.2025 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Curlew down on the Devon coast

15.06.2025 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 63    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When Enkesha was rescued in February 2017, a wire snare was so deeply embedded around her trunk that it had nearly severed it. Today, this kind and nurturing soul plays the role of nanny to the Umani herd’s many wild-born babies β€” a remarkable transformation.

Read Enkesha story at: swt.bio/enkesha

15.06.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 349    πŸ” 46    πŸ’¬ 13    πŸ“Œ 5
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Stunning Sunset Safari Cruise last night! Highlights were Spotted Redshank, 50+ Sand Martin, male Osprey 022 fishing, Bearded Tit, Marsh Harrier.

@dorsetbirdclub.bsky.social

15.06.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 59    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A collared dove coming in to land on the bird feeders both it's wings are fully spread out and up high. It's tail feathers are also spread put. The sunlight is shining on the left hand side of it's body. There is the arm of the bird feeder in the bottom left hand corner and the tree tops in the bottom right hand corner

A collared dove coming in to land on the bird feeders both it's wings are fully spread out and up high. It's tail feathers are also spread put. The sunlight is shining on the left hand side of it's body. There is the arm of the bird feeder in the bottom left hand corner and the tree tops in the bottom right hand corner

Introducing to you the new angel the collared dove #nature #birds #photography #wildlife #BirdsSeenIn2025 #ThePhotoHour #Nikon

15.06.2025 11:14 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Can you spare a minute to help this campaign? Change Cervical Screening from 5 to 3 Years

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15.06.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two duck at a marsh. One, the female,  is on a stump and the other, the male,  is in the water.

Two duck at a marsh. One, the female, is on a stump and the other, the male, is in the water.

Mallard hen at Horicon Marsh. The drake looked like was doing his best to get out of the way, but stayed vey close to his mate.
#Birds #photography #nature

15.06.2025 12:49 β€” πŸ‘ 91    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Father’s Day to all the devoted dads β€” human and wild! πŸΊπŸ’™
From protecting pups to teaching them the ways of the wild, wolf fathers play a vital role in raising the next generation. Here's to the fierce, gentle, and loyal dads of the animal kingdom!
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#FathersDay #WolfConservation

15.06.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 780    πŸ” 115    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 5
A young swallow getting disciplined!

A young swallow getting disciplined!

Discipline, Respect & Love! #Canon #Birds #Photography #Wildlife #HappyFathersDay

15.06.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 135    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wallowing is a beloved ritual for our Ithumba orphans β€” a time to cool down, play, and bond as a herd. As a foster parent, you get to follow these stories up close β€” from the latest herd dynamics to individual milestones β€” through our exclusive Keepers’ Diaries: www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.o...

15.06.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 256    πŸ” 41    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 6

Thank you and your team for caring so much. You are collectively the absolute best of humanity. β€οΈπŸ€—

15.06.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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2 Months ago Chance came into my life after being stabbed twice in the stomach.

Today she had her first ever beach day and ice cream!

15.06.2025 14:02 β€” πŸ‘ 2451    πŸ” 242    πŸ’¬ 89    πŸ“Œ 13

Beautiful shot Eddie. πŸ™‚

15.06.2025 14:44 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning and welcome to Tuna Tuesday

Use your inner voice to acknowledge your courage, even when it feels small.

Whisper thanks to the brave part of youβ€”the one that showed up, even when it trembled

10.06.2025 04:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1107    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 5
One of the smallest terns, side view and wings fully up straight, as it flies in the blue Spanish skies above the water. The beak is yellow with a small black tip and the head has the normal black cap but with a white patch behind the bill. The rest of the bird is snow white. Taken at El Hondo, Alicante, Spain.

One of the smallest terns, side view and wings fully up straight, as it flies in the blue Spanish skies above the water. The beak is yellow with a small black tip and the head has the normal black cap but with a white patch behind the bill. The rest of the bird is snow white. Taken at El Hondo, Alicante, Spain.

For #TernTuesday I offer a side view of a Little Tern. They are always chatting with each other as they fly up and down the lakes looking for tiny fish. #birds

10.06.2025 04:58 β€” πŸ‘ 224    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 1

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