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Mark Simmonds

@markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social

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Now living in Pinoso Spain. Birdwatching and wildlife are one of my passions in life.

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · Jan 19

I think this is probably the best photo I have ever taken? Chiffchaff looking at its reflection at the local spring. What do you all think? Hopefully I might get a re-post or two? View full screen. #birds #birdphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 16h

Still a chance this year although it is getting a little late now 🤞

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 16h

My best Western Marsh Harrier photo so far with @lynda_lambert at El Hondo. Winter birds starting to arrive back now. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #birdsofprey #Alicante #canonphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

That’s very true - not really thought of that before 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Nice one / have not been up there for ages. Great part of the world for birds 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Nice one. Wryneck seem to either sit out and pose or they are incredibly elusive and cryptic. I have seen 5 this autumn - the most I have ever seen here but no decent photos at all 😢

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Ah I thought so. Great line up. A bit like humans where they stay at home longer and longer 😂😂

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great photo Lori

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great close up shot Lori👍🏽

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great photo Toritori👍🏽👍🏽

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great capture Mark 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Fabulous shot Mark - I love it when birds of prey fly straight over you. I had this Spanish Eagle do that a few days ago. Quite magical.

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great photo Mark 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great video Wendy - what a treat to see 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Wow great photo Wendy. All one family?

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Fabulous photos Chris. Where did you catch up with this one?

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Very nice Chris. Always a nice bird to see

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful birds in all plumages. Lovely shot Chris 👍🏽

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Nice action shot Chris. Almost certainly over feeding rights 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great video Ian. Super birds 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you - fantastic birds. A real privilege to see one so well 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

@lynda_lambert and I had amazing views of this Spanish Eagle as it decided to fly right over us. Another magical birding experience not far from Pinoso. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Eagle #birdsofprey #canonphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Marina - was really pleased to see one so close 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you Marina. They are not easy - very tiny and always on the move 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 2d

We certainly need it 👍🏽👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 2d

New butterfly for me and @lynda_lambert yesterday. African Grass Blue - very small - about the size of a small blue. 3 species of blue seen - not bad for October. #butterfly #butterflies #insects

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