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Mark Harrop
@markharropphoto.bsky.social
Nature and wildlife photographer based in the Scottish Borders.
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OM system OM-1
All images my own.
Wren sat on red Cotoneaster hedge in early morning light.

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November 10, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Absolutely overjoyed to have been awarded Highly Commended by The Society of Photographers in the Natural World - wild Animals category for my image 'Hare pair running'.
Thank you to all the judges.

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November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
November 3, 2025 at 6:50 AM
October 23, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Pink- footed Goose.
I spent the morning of 20th September at RSPB Udale Bay on the Black Isle, in the company of over 3000 of them. The noise was incredible! Here are 2 individuals from that crowd.

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October 15, 2025 at 5:46 AM
Northern Gannet.
Watching this Gannet diving for fish, its wing position changing as it rapidly the water. This is my favourite position of the dive, moments later the wings align with the body it pierces the water.

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October 10, 2025 at 6:13 AM
October 8, 2025 at 5:22 AM
House Sparrow about to make a tricky landing on a thistle.

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October 6, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Grey Partridge on alert ready to depart at the first sign of danger.

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October 2, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Those noisy Herring Gull again, this time one is showing off its best dance moves.

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October 1, 2025 at 5:41 AM
September 26, 2025 at 6:23 AM
The Dolphins put in a very brief appearance this trip, but I did get a knowing look from this Grey Seal as it passed by.

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September 25, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Herring Gull.
Sometimes shouting at the top of your voice is all that will do.

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September 23, 2025 at 6:07 AM
One of my favourite birds, the Curlew, well camouflaged against a rocky beach.

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#curlewaction
September 22, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Sandwich Tern.
Flying straight and level, more commonly seen with its head pointing down as it searches for fish. Note the yellow tip to the bill. Listed Amber for Conservation status in UK.

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September 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Northern Gannet.
As the dolphins didn't make an appearance I thought I would make use of what was available with this Northern gannet, which put on a good show diving for fish.

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September 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
September 17, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Visited Loch Garten on Saturday hoping to see a Crested Tit but no luck this time. Others were kind enough to turn up and pose, including this good looking Siskin.

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September 16, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Robin with a tough decision to make... Eat it all or have half now and half later?

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September 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
September 9, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Goldfinch and Sparrow feeding on seed heads. The Goldfinch didn't seem interested in putting up a fight on this occasion.

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September 8, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Grey (English) Partridge enjoying a morning run.

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September 4, 2025 at 5:21 AM
"Go on, give us a kiss."
A tender moment between 2 House Sparrows.

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September 3, 2025 at 5:31 AM
It may be called a Common Buzzard but that doesn't make it any less impressive. This one was sat in a field and it spotted me as soon as I popped my head up over the wall to capture a few images.

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September 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM