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John Higgins

@johnhiggins777.bsky.social

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Manchester based amateur aviation and wildlife photographer, canon R5/R7 user, rock and metal head, mainly photos of aviation, nature and maybe the odd train too. No NFT nonsense #aviation #nature #wildlife #canon #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 19h

A male Green Woodpecker, seen here searching for ants whilst one of his chicks, begs to be fed.
Sadly these birds are no longer around, a real shame as I loved the challenge of photographing them at this location
#birds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 3d

Cheers

John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 5d

A curious young adult fox, wondering why I am lying down.

#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #redfox #nature #mammals #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #wildlifephoto #ukwildlife

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 11d

A Red Fox cub, looking in fantastic condition as a young adult, taken in some of the best light I have ever photographed one in. You can't beat winter light.

#foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 13d

Love this time of the year, awesome colours and sounds.
#mammals #ukwildlife #nature #deer #rut #ruttingseason #animals #reddeer #stag #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 17d

Adult Male Green Woodpecker.

This male was very curious, probably the closest I ever had an adult come to me. He sat there for a good while in glorious evening light.

#birds #ukbirds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 21d

A moody Stag at sunset in the ground mist. I had been after a shot like this one for ages. Not been too many sunsets or even sun in the past few weeks.
#reddeerstag #cheshire #nature #ukwildlife #mammals #wildlifephotography #sunset #sunsetphotography #mist #autumn

John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 25d

One of my local Fox cubs from last year. Even though the location wasn't in the best of places. I still managed plenty of images I am happy with. A much better return than this year.

#fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #wildlife #animals #mammals #ukwildlife #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 26d

One from a chilly but stunning morning out at Leighton Moss. Finally managed to get some Beardies in the wild. Gorgeous little birds, showing really well at the time.

#birds #beardedtits #Nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildĺifephotography #ukwildlife #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 28d

Even though it is way too mild at the moment for any decent action, rut wise. I finally got a Stag to play ball in front of the best looking tree in the park. Proper Autumn Vibes. #ukwildlife #mammals #nature #autumn #reddeer #stag #cheshire #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Oct 1

My local Vixen, with one of her cubs

#fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography #wildlifewednesday

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Sep 26

One of my local Red Fox cubs from five years ago for Fox Friday this week. Always amazing to able photograph cubs, especially ones this young.

#fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Aug 29

Photographing urban foxes is quite the challenge, but if you put the effort in you get the rewards. It is great to see one of last years cubs, absolutely thriving. What a stunner
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #fox #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Aug 22

A Fox Cub, all grown up into a healthy young adult. I love photographing these stunning animals. This one is from the archives.

#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #ukwildlife #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canon #canonr5

John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Aug 15

I have been fortunate to capture some very intimate interactions, between my local Vixen and her various cubs over the years. This image is from a sequence that was particularly special.
#Foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #mammals #animals #wildlife #nature #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Aug 4

The four true native UK Owls for International Owl Awareness Day.
#birds #raptors #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #owls #owlday #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Aug 1

When the cubs emerge from the den to see if Mum has brought them any food. Spending time like this with wild animals is absolutely priceless.
#mammals #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #ukwildlife #photography #animalphotography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jul 11

Not been out much recently, just not feeling it at the moment, far too much nonsense in the hobby now. So here is one from a couple of months back. My local Vixen, seen here carrying one of her cubs to a new location.
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #ukwildlife #nature

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jul 11

Thanks very much

John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jul 10

The one thing I was missing from my collection was decent inflight images of LEO's. That changed recently. Two great passes by the female, in lovely, evening light. Even better, when she is carrying a freshly caught vole.
#birds #nature #ukwildlife #raptors #owls #longearedowl #flight

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jul 9

Scottish Wildcats, slowly but surely the highland tiger is gradually being re-introduced in the Cairngorms, by the Saving Wildcats program.
#nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals #scottishwildcat #photography #cats

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jul 4

My local Red Fox Vixen and one of her cubs. Wildlife, rarely pose just how you want them to but this was one of those rare occasions, when they did just that for a family portrait.
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #wildlife #nature #ukwildlife #keeptheban

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jun 29

Male long-eared owl (on the left) passes a freshly caught vole to the female, so she can feed here recently, branched owlets.
#birds #ukwildlife #nature #photography #owls #longearedowl

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jun 27

Thanks Dave

John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · Jun 27

Its weird, I have been fortunate to photograph fox cubs, up close and personal a lot. That rush when a cub gets bigger in the viewfinder, doesn't go away. It really is a privilege to photograph these stunning little mammals. For Fox's sake, keep the ban. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature

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