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Retired. Based in South Wales. Love nature esp. birds. RSPB member, National Trust member, BTO garden lister. Rarely go anywhere without my camera and a pocket of bird food. Nikon D500, Sigma 150-600mm my favourite combo.

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07.10.2025 22:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The sun might not have been shining, but still got some great photos of the Hobbies at Leckwith Moor Park, 07/10/25. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding #birdsofprey #photography #nature

07.10.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 26    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Migrant Hawker Dragonfly (I think), taken at Leckwith Moor Park, Cardiff taken while looking for Hobbies which like to catch and eat them on the wing. After a wait of over a hour look what turned up! ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding #birdsofprey

07.10.2025 20:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ

06.10.2025 20:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spent some time in my garden hide trying to photograph the Coal Tit that has turned up (not seen one since last winter), no luck with that but did get Blue Tit and Great Tit. 06/10/25. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

06.10.2025 19:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Taken lying on the ground? Great picture.

05.10.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really like the composition of your picture.

02.10.2025 22:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

๐Ÿคฃ

02.10.2025 21:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There's a bumper crop of fruit this year because of the great summer we've had.

02.10.2025 20:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Not sure what they are, but not Rowan. Will try to find out, there were loads of them all full of berries.

02.10.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One very happy Crow perched amongst the berries! 02/10/25. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

02.10.2025 20:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 32    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Little Egret in the saline lagoon at Aberthaw nature reserve. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

02.10.2025 20:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 29    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rock Pipit on Aberthaw beach. 02/10/25. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

02.10.2025 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 34    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Rob. This was taken from the car park as we were about to leave.

02.10.2025 19:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A trip to Aberthaw today. 02/10/25. This Kestrel was showing really well. Got lots of pictures of it, so expect more to follow. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding #birdsofprey #kestrel #birdonapost

02.10.2025 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 60    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks. Small waders are a nightmare to ID.

02.10.2025 18:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks Rob.

02.10.2025 08:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A good camera and lens combo helps, but the low sunlight really helps with the detail.

01.10.2025 21:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lost one to the Sparrowhawk back in the spring. Didn't take too long for a new one to move in.

01.10.2025 20:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's about time I posted some Robin photos. Taken in my garden this afternoon. 01/10/25. Wonderful to hear it sing every day, when it's not too busy chasing the Sparrows and Dunnocks. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding #robins

01.10.2025 20:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 121    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Taken this afternoon in my garden near Cardiff. 01/10/25. This Blue Tit is looking resplendent in it's new feathers after the summer moult and is ready for the long winter to come. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding #nature

01.10.2025 20:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 88    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

๐Ÿ‘

30.09.2025 19:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Note the Greylag Goose that's become a honorary member of the Goldcliff Canada Geese display team! 29/09/25. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

30.09.2025 19:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Will have to visit soon. Great picture Pete.

30.09.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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There always seems to be a Stonechat standing guard near the sea wall at Goldcliff Lagoons. 29/09/25. Still looking for the elusive Winchats. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

30.09.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 43    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dare I guess at, flock of Grey Plover? Taken flying over the mudflats at Goldcliff Lagoons 29/09/25. Happy to be corrected if I've got it wrong, all helps with the learning curve. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

30.09.2025 19:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 24    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks for that. Small waders are difficult to id even with the Collins Guide.

30.09.2025 08:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spotted wandering around on the mudflats as the tide was going out. I think these are Sanderlings, but I'm no expert. Taken at Goldcliff Lagoons 29/09/25. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

30.09.2025 07:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks

30.09.2025 06:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#birdonawire Lovely pose from this Meadow Pipit at Goldcliff Lagoons. 29/09/25. ๐Ÿชถ #birdingwales #ukbirding

29.09.2025 21:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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