Malcolm Campbell
@malcolmjsc.bsky.social
Using this profile to share wildlife and travel photography moments, mostly.
(Shetland Autumn 2025) I haven't seen (Red) Knot very often, or maybe I just haven't always noticed them. We got closer to shore birds than usual on Shetland, and Knot often hide among Dunlin - they're the bigger, greyer ones. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) I haven't seen (Red) Knot very often, or maybe I just haven't always noticed them. We got closer to shore birds than usual on Shetland, and Knot often hide among Dunlin - they're the bigger, greyer ones. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Always a cute bird to see, in flocks along a sea shore or lagoon, we managed to get closer to Dunlin on Shetland than we are used to. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 15, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Always a cute bird to see, in flocks along a sea shore or lagoon, we managed to get closer to Dunlin on Shetland than we are used to. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) A pair of male Eiders in different plumage - eclipse adult and adult plumage, I believe. Its great to see the contrast, the development of the adult colours. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) A pair of male Eiders in different plumage - eclipse adult and adult plumage, I believe. Its great to see the contrast, the development of the adult colours. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Watching shags fishing is always fun - the way they leap up to dive, but usually they swallow the fish too quickly to catch them with one. I was lucky enough to catch this one with a yellow fish, even if its a tight crop. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Watching shags fishing is always fun - the way they leap up to dive, but usually they swallow the fish too quickly to catch them with one. I was lucky enough to catch this one with a yellow fish, even if its a tight crop. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) This was one of the exciting rarities on Shetland when we were there. Believed to be an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler, but only one person had heard it, and they can't be told apart by field visuals only. Either way, a first for me! #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) This was one of the exciting rarities on Shetland when we were there. Believed to be an Eastern Bonelli's Warbler, but only one person had heard it, and they can't be told apart by field visuals only. Either way, a first for me! #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Juvenile Herring Gull - lovely view of the feathers. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Juvenile Herring Gull - lovely view of the feathers. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Spending time watching sea birds, we get more chances to notice them fishing. This Eider grabbed a crab and kept throwing it into the water, grabbing it again. Our guide told me that they are tearing the legs off, then they eat the torso whole. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Spending time watching sea birds, we get more chances to notice them fishing. This Eider grabbed a crab and kept throwing it into the water, grabbing it again. Our guide told me that they are tearing the legs off, then they eat the torso whole. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) We saw Hooded Crows all over Shetland, and such stunning views of them up close. Amazing feather patterns. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
October 9, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) We saw Hooded Crows all over Shetland, and such stunning views of them up close. Amazing feather patterns. #birdwatching #birdingscotland
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Sometimes when the birding is quieter, you pay more attention to the common birds. This sparrow was trying to swallow the seed, but couldn't with the stalk attached. It eventually managed to snap off the stalk. #birdwatching
October 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Sometimes when the birding is quieter, you pay more attention to the common birds. This sparrow was trying to swallow the seed, but couldn't with the stalk attached. It eventually managed to snap off the stalk. #birdwatching
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Always a beautiful bird to see, we saw quite a few on our Autumn Birding trip with Shetland Nature. One of our prettier UK birds, I think.. #birdwatching
October 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM
(Shetland Autumn 2025) Always a beautiful bird to see, we saw quite a few on our Autumn Birding trip with Shetland Nature. One of our prettier UK birds, I think.. #birdwatching
On the approach to the Isle of May, a Peregrine Falcon stands guard, watching over the water and island. Did you know it’s the world’s most widespread raptor? And the world’s most widespread land-based bird if you don’t include pigeons which humans have spread.
July 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
On the approach to the Isle of May, a Peregrine Falcon stands guard, watching over the water and island. Did you know it’s the world’s most widespread raptor? And the world’s most widespread land-based bird if you don’t include pigeons which humans have spread.
I have a soft spot for herring gulls, having grown up around fishing boats and harbours. And young chicks are just so cute. This pair were on the Isle of May recently. #isleofmay #herringgull #birdwatching
July 18, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I have a soft spot for herring gulls, having grown up around fishing boats and harbours. And young chicks are just so cute. This pair were on the Isle of May recently. #isleofmay #herringgull #birdwatching
Just back from Global Birdfair, and it was wonderful to meet people from our Extremadura trip again: Pablo, Maxine and Simon. Such an amazing place, and Pablo is an incredible guide!
So one more bird from Extremadura - my first time seeing Little Owl!
#spain #extremadura #littleowl #birdwatching
So one more bird from Extremadura - my first time seeing Little Owl!
#spain #extremadura #littleowl #birdwatching
July 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Just back from Global Birdfair, and it was wonderful to meet people from our Extremadura trip again: Pablo, Maxine and Simon. Such an amazing place, and Pablo is an incredible guide!
So one more bird from Extremadura - my first time seeing Little Owl!
#spain #extremadura #littleowl #birdwatching
So one more bird from Extremadura - my first time seeing Little Owl!
#spain #extremadura #littleowl #birdwatching
July 12, 2025 at 7:42 AM
July 6, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Puffin on the Isle of May this week.
It’s such a good time to see them, just as the pufflings are getting big enough to make a break for the sea overnight. #isleofmay #puffin #birdwatching
It’s such a good time to see them, just as the pufflings are getting big enough to make a break for the sea overnight. #isleofmay #puffin #birdwatching
July 4, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Puffin on the Isle of May this week.
It’s such a good time to see them, just as the pufflings are getting big enough to make a break for the sea overnight. #isleofmay #puffin #birdwatching
It’s such a good time to see them, just as the pufflings are getting big enough to make a break for the sea overnight. #isleofmay #puffin #birdwatching
(Extremadura) A bird I didn’t even know existed before visiting Spain, the Iberian magpie. I’m so used to corvids being mostly black, that I spent a while wondering if it’s really a magpie. It is. #birdwatching #spain
May 29, 2025 at 10:49 AM
(Extremadura) A bird I didn’t even know existed before visiting Spain, the Iberian magpie. I’m so used to corvids being mostly black, that I spent a while wondering if it’s really a magpie. It is. #birdwatching #spain
(Extremadura) Three bird silhouettes along the same rock ridge. Our guide, Pablo, was able to identify all these - and we got a better look later to confirm. Want to have a go?
#birdwatching #spain
#birdwatching #spain
May 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM
(Extremadura) Three bird silhouettes along the same rock ridge. Our guide, Pablo, was able to identify all these - and we got a better look later to confirm. Want to have a go?
#birdwatching #spain
#birdwatching #spain
Planning law can’t be changed to allow developers to ignore environmental protection!
Labour promised to restore nature. ❌
Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it.
We offered solutions. We’re done waiting.
Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species.
Without significant change, it must be scrapped.
Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it.
We offered solutions. We’re done waiting.
Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species.
Without significant change, it must be scrapped.
May 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Planning law can’t be changed to allow developers to ignore environmental protection!
Whitethroat singing in Holyrood Park recently. #birds #edinburgh
May 23, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Whitethroat singing in Holyrood Park recently. #birds #edinburgh
Reposted by Malcolm Campbell
I was about to head home, when a fox crossed in front of me. I decided to follow and watch. I soon lost it as it disappeared into the undergrowth. Happy with my glimpse, I stood watching some newly emerged ducklings.1/4 #foxoftheday #foxes #mammals #edinburgh
May 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I was about to head home, when a fox crossed in front of me. I decided to follow and watch. I soon lost it as it disappeared into the undergrowth. Happy with my glimpse, I stood watching some newly emerged ducklings.1/4 #foxoftheday #foxes #mammals #edinburgh
