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@colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social

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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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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 8h

Female Blackcap at Forest Farm Nature Reserve, Cardiff on 10/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 9h

Long Tailed Tits at Forest Farm Nature Reserve, Cardiff. Taken in the Scout field where I often see them in Autumn. 10/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 10h

Great Tit on Ivy flowers at Forest Farm Nature Reserve, Cardiff. 10/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 10h

Spotted a pair of Goosanders taking a break on some stones in the River Taf. Taken from the footbridge crossing over from the train station to Forest Farm. 12/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 2d

What is it that makes Wrens so irresistible? Is it because of their song, so loud and tuneful? Is it that bolt upright tail? Is it the way they scurry about like little mice? It's all that plus they're just sooooo cute! Taken in my garden. 10/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding #photography

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 3d

The Coal Tit in my garden is still being elusive but i now have 2 visiting, double the chances of a good picture! These are the best so far. it's perched in my Hawthorn Tree close to the outside for a change. 09/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks Rob.

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 3d

This Robin at Bryngarw Country Park appears to be listening to something. 08/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

All thanks to a willing model. ☺️

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Exact same behavior but not quite as showy. Still an icon though.

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

I'll look it up.

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks. An iconic bird of streams and rivers.

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks it certainly did.

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

You’re welcome.

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks. Love taking photos of Dippers.

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks Rob. It was just the other side of the River Garw, maybe 10ft away. Totally unfazed by me, it carried on preening for quite some time.

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Willow Warbler. I used Merlin and then my Collins Guide. Some European birds can have dull, mainly greyish plumage. Lovely set of pictures.

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

The closest I've ever got to a Dipper and what a cracking pose! Taken at Bryngarw Country Park today, 08/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding #nature #photography

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks Nick, bumped into someone who knows you while I was there, Mike or Mikey. Looks like you're having a great time in Spain.

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 5d

Not entirely sure what you mean? But here's a new image for you.

Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 5d

The sun might not have been shining, but still got some great photos of the Hobbies at Leckwith Moor Park, 07/10/25. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding #birdsofprey #photography #nature

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 5d

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! 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding #birdsofprey

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 6d

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 6d

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. 🪶 #birdingwales #ukbirding

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Colin's Viewfinder @colinrichardsphoto.bsky.social · 7d

Taken lying on the ground? Great picture.

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