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NickyW

@nixcat72.bsky.social

Nature, birding & photography are my passion & I love my volunteer work with wildlife rescue πŸ¦ŠπŸ¦†πŸ“·πŸ’š I attempt crafts & cooking occasionally, not always successfully 😊

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They sound a bit like a squealing pig! Very elusive, only saw this one for a few seconds..

22.01.2025 18:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A water rail doing what they do best… running away at the sight of a camera! πŸ˜€ #lovenature #waterrail

22.01.2025 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Female Kestrel sitting on one twig, brown speckly feathers. White sky behind as dull day

Female Kestrel sitting on one twig, brown speckly feathers. White sky behind as dull day

Robin sitting on a fence post, looking from right to left expectantly for food

Robin sitting on a fence post, looking from right to left expectantly for food

Male Blackbird looking from right to left, standing tall on green grass

Male Blackbird looking from right to left, standing tall on green grass

Common Gull, walking from right to left with purpose. White head and chest, grey wings with black tips

Common Gull, walking from right to left with purpose. White head and chest, grey wings with black tips

Cold and grey outside but birds make it all the better. Kestrel, Robin, Blackbird and Common Gull all seen on my walk today πŸ’š#lovenature

21.01.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Just scrolling through my camera and it’s the usual robin, parakeets, starlings and squirrel. But then long tailed tits! Don’t normally get these in the garden, so a real bonus! πŸ©·πŸ–€πŸ€ #lovenature

18.01.2025 12:35 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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16.01.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
Robin perched on tree stump, facing right.

Robin perched on tree stump, facing right.

Whoop whoop off work now until 27th! About time 😴

15.01.2025 18:01 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Small bird, green wings yellow front with black strip down chest. Black head, white cheek. Facing towards left on bare branch, eye catching the sunshine.

Small bird, green wings yellow front with black strip down chest. Black head, white cheek. Facing towards left on bare branch, eye catching the sunshine.

Great tit looking splendid in the sunshine πŸ’› #lovenature #greattit #winterwalk

13.01.2025 20:39 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Michelle. Such characters and seeing their colours close up - stunning! 😊

12.01.2025 19:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Common birds can sometimes be overlooked in favour of the rarities. But birds such as the blue tit are a great example of nature’s beauty and often on our doorstep πŸ’› #lovenature #bluetit #winter

12.01.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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First fox rescue of the year this afternoon. I hope this one makes it as I’ve not had much luck with the last few πŸ˜” 🦊

10.01.2025 17:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A bitterly cold morning at Sevenoaks Nature Reserve πŸ’™ Very much a winter wonderland though with a good number of birds seen, including Siskin & Redwing. Now to defrost! #lovenature #winterwalk #snow #sevenoaks

10.01.2025 14:51 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Clearly I need a lot more practice at taking photos of firecrests. Quick little birds πŸ˜‚ to be fair I’m surprised I even got this… great to see though, even if only for a few seconds 😊 #lovenature #wildlifephotography #firecrest #winterwalk πŸ’š

09.01.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I will try to remember to do that. Thank you!

08.01.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Long tailed tits are one of my favourites. They are so tiny but full of character πŸ’™ #lovenature #wildlifephotography

08.01.2025 13:54 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thermals at the ready! πŸ₯ΆπŸ˜‚

07.01.2025 09:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely photo! πŸ₯°

07.01.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi Mike hope you are well. You going to the walk on Friday?

07.01.2025 08:38 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Morning all! Anyone got the January blues yet? Back to work yesterday and I am ready for a break πŸ˜‚ Here’s a beautiful Kingfisher from my local park to brighten up your week πŸ’™ #lovenature #january #winterwalks

07.01.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A frosty wren popped by to say hello. Lovely little birds πŸ₯° #lovenature

04.01.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A beautiful stock dove trying to warm up in the winter sun - they have such delicate faces πŸ₯° #lovenature

03.01.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A cold but beautiful day πŸ’™ #winterwalk

02.01.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Back to work today but as the sun put in an appearance, I had to get out for a lunchtime walk. Tufted ducks are really quite striking, especially in the sunshine πŸ’› #lovenature #winterwalk

30.12.2024 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It feels like we've not seen the sun in weeks so it was lovely to see a bit of colour on another grey day. This blue-tit had just had a bath, so was looking very smart! #lovenature #bluetit #winterwalk

29.12.2024 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's been a while since I've been out for a walk in the winter sunshine so was good to spot my favourite bird, a Kingfisher, in my local park this morning. It was also great to see a nuthatch and lone redwing πŸ’š #lovenature

20.12.2024 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A beautiful walk at lunchtime . I did see 14 magpies in one tree on way home though so not sure if I should stay in all weekend or buy lots of lottery tickets πŸ˜‚

28.11.2024 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stunning start to the day on the Mendip Hills above Cheddar. #sunrise @stormhour.bsky.social

28.11.2024 09:10 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They probably would have directed you to south Essex if possible as specialist species. Glad you found a rescue though - lucky owl πŸ¦‰

28.11.2024 06:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Sorry Chris just messaged you, didn’t see your call until late.

28.11.2024 06:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Hi! I’m loving this app already… it’s like the other one used to be! Long may it continue 😊

27.11.2024 06:14 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In honour of joining Blue Sky πŸ’™ #lovenature

27.11.2024 05:23 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

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