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Mark Simmonds

@markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social

Now living in Pinoso Spain. Birdwatching and wildlife are one of my passions in life.

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I’m not posting a picture of a chicken - this is a male Red Junglefowl. This is the origin of most domestic chickens. Common on Singapore and relatively easy to see. Elusive in Malaysia and Thailand. Really stunning looking birds. #birds #birdwatching #birdsseenin2026 #naturephotography

10.03.2026 06:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Marina. Great birds and amazing to watch πŸ‘πŸ½

09.03.2026 21:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Could be John. There have been a few reported over the past week at another site. I had birds at all my breeding spots. Sounds like they do a short crossing then spread outπŸ‘πŸ½

09.03.2026 21:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely shot LoriπŸ‘πŸ½

09.03.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Nice shotπŸ‘πŸ½

09.03.2026 20:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great photos. I really enjoyed birding that park last year - saw some great birds there πŸ‘πŸ½

09.03.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I visited one of the local steppes near to Pinoso and was pleased to see some early Lesser Kestrels back already (7). What stunning little raptors. They were busy wizzing around displaying and showing off to the females. #birds #birding #birdsseenin2026 #naturephotography

09.03.2026 16:49 β€” πŸ‘ 101    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
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This stunning looking bird is a Collared Kingfisher taken in the Botanical gardens in Singapore. It is always amazing how good the parks and gardens are for wildlife in Asia. #birds #birding #birdsseenin2026 #naturephotography #birdphotography

09.03.2026 06:04 β€” πŸ‘ 69    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Marina. It’s been a pleasure to spend time with this bird. I hope he returns next winter πŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 21:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Sandi. You are welcome. Thanks for your comments - really appreciated πŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Fabulous shots Bill - nice to see in summer plumage πŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Super πŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great shots Bill. Still have not managed a Cetti’s photo yet even though they are common out here πŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 15:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Great shot Marty πŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very much Grace. Great birds and this one pops out when I call it 😁

08.03.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Popped to my local spring near Pinoso on a rather dull & cold morning & was pleased to see my friendly Bluethroat was still present. He will be headed north soon. Glad I caught up with him before he left. #birds #birdwatching #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2026 #NaturePhotography

08.03.2026 13:12 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful birds - great shot TaraπŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 07:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Super photo Tara. πŸ‘πŸ½

08.03.2026 07:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A trip out into the desert in Qatar produced 3 species of Wheatear including this very smart female Desert Wheatear. Greater Hoopoe Lark still eludes me. Next time! #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026 #canonphotography #wildlife

08.03.2026 06:06 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s always nice. Is it warming up a bit now?

07.03.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very muchπŸ‘πŸ½

07.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you very much JenniπŸ‘πŸ½

07.03.2026 20:10 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you LoriπŸ‘πŸ½ Lots more to come 😁

07.03.2026 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Marina. Hope you are having a great weekend?

07.03.2026 17:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Great shot Wendy - never realised they had those πŸ‘πŸ½

07.03.2026 17:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I was pleased with that especially as I was not on a tour and did not hire any guides πŸ‘πŸ½

07.03.2026 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Superb looking shrikes and plenty of them in the park in DohaπŸ‘πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½

07.03.2026 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I have only seen one Masked Shrike before in Turkey. Seeing 10 plus in the park in Doha (Qatar) was amazing. Such smart looking shrikes. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026 #canonphotography

07.03.2026 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 42    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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My wife & I have just returned from an amazing trip to Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand & Hong Kong. A total of 512 birds species seen & my wife does not birdwatch! Almost all self found. This is a Masked Shrike from a stop over in Qatar. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026

07.03.2026 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you MarinaπŸ‘πŸ½

06.03.2026 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0