Nate Toper

A female Goosander with a large fish in their beak, with four more Goosanders chasing her. They are all going from right to left, and there is water spray accross the entire photo.

Four Goosanders chasing another that had caught a big fish. The 30 seconds of chaos surrounding this was something to behold!

Today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #FourOrMore, captures of 4 or more birds in 1 photo.

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An Oystercatcher sitting on dry earth, facing the left. Its beak is slightly open.

An Oystercatcher taking it easy on a very hot day on Walney Island last year.

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A Grey Heron looking forwards at the camera. There are branches filling the background.

The neck and head of a female Goosander. It's looking to the right, with its break slightly open, exposing its sharp teeth.

My favourite is the Heron photo I posted a few days ago, but I like these too. Front facing Heron, and a close-up of a Goosander.

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BestOfTheMonth, your bird captures you like best from February.

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A Marsh Harrier flying to the right. It's wings are outstretched, and there are light green foliage of the top of trees in the background.

Marsh Harrier in flight, a couple of Summers ago.

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme today of #WideOpenWings, birds with wings wide open.

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A close-up of a Grey Heron facing to the left. It's head and neck are visible, in the shape of a question mark, with blurred branches in the foregored, adding some texture to the otherwise blue/grey background

A Heron ponders after an unsuccessful dip in the lake.

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A Great Tit perched on a branch, looking forwards over the left shoulder of the photographer.

Great Tit on a branch. Taken yesterday.

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BranchBirds, any bird on a branch

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A Grey Heron flying away from the camera, over water. Its wings are outstreched, and it's facing towards the right of the frame.

Grey Heron in flight. Taken this morning.

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A male Goosander on a lake on its own. There is a muted sepia tone in the photo, with reeds and broken wooden fence panels in the background.

A lone Goosander a couple weeks ago. Thought it was a good fit for today's theme. I find it rather calming to look at!

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #PeacefulSolitide a singular bird, in a peaceful setting.

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A Eurasian Robin standing on top of a bush. Its body is facing right, but it's looking over its right shoulder, with its wings out a little.

A Robin looking quite fabulous. Taken this morning.

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #BackyardBirds, birds you see close to home.

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The head of a Goldcrest peeking out of a tree or bush. Its beak is pointing down to the bottom right of the frame, and its gold streak is visible and vibrant.

I hear Goldcrests in the park fairly frequently, but hadn't been able to get a decent shot of one, until last weekend.

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay alternative theme of #birdinabush, any bird in a bush.

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A Coot standing on a mostly frozen lake. A piece of bread that someone had thrown on to the ice is moments away from hitting the ground, having been dropped by the Coot.

There's a lot of spectacular photography for today's theme. This is not one of them, but I thought it was fun anyway. This poor Coot was struggling to keep hold of food on the ice..

For today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme of #FoodFinds.

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A portrait photo of a Magpie on the end of a thick tree branch. It's looking to its left, directly towards the camera.

Magpie is looking down on you.

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme #BlackAndWhite, any bird that is mainly B&W.

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A Nuthatch above a circular feeder looking at the contents within.

A Nuthatch in the local park this (very cold) morning.

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The back of a Canada Goose with its wings outstreched. There are water drops frozen in the air across the photo, with some bigger splashes around the goose.

I took this photo of a Canada Goose having a go at another last Summer, and really like the drama of it.

For today's #BirdOfTheDay theme of #CaughtInMotion.

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A Great Tit on a thick branch in strong sunlight. Its head is facing the top left of the frame, and there is a small silver ball of something on the tip of its beak.

Happy new year! A shot from Boxing Day, this Great Tit appears to be balancing something on the tip of its beak..

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A Tufted Duck swimming away from the camera but looking to the left of the frame. Its tuft is prominent, and there are water drops on its back.

A Tufted Duck shortly after diving in the water. I'm very fond of Tufted Ducks, and there were so many at this lake!

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A Robin cantre in frame perched on a branch. It's facing the camera, and is looking very round.

I haven't participated in #BirdOfTheDay before, though I do very much enjoy looking through the photos.

I thought I'd join in! For today's #BranchingOut theme, a Robin, taken a few days ago.

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The head and shoulders of a young Grey Heron. Its back is facing the camera, and its looking to the left.

Heron on Boxing Day.

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A Black-headed Gull facing the camera. Its wings are at half-stretch, and only blurred water is behind it.

What are YOU looking at..

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A Black-headed Gull is pecking the underside of a Canada Gull while its front half is submerged in the water.

Impatient Gull doesn't want to go around Goose.

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A Robin perched on the top of a tree branch. It's facing to the right of the frame. The sunlight behind the Robin gives the background a slightly washed-out look.

Despite taking this photo in the height of Summer, I feel it has a rather festive quality to it.

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A Cormorant with its back to the camera, looking towards the right. It's drying its wings, and it's standing on a blue container in the water.

A Cormorant showing off its beautiful wingspan while drying itself.

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A Grey Heron standing at the base of a large, loose branch in a lake. The crop is tight, it's facing the right-hand side, with it's wings half outstrechted.

It has been too long since I've seen our local Heron.

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