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Success. A little egret plucks a fish out of the water as easily as we pluck an apple. However the fish are very small and this gesture needs to be repeated again and again to sate this bird’s hunger. #birds #fish #urbanwildlife #cambridge #egret #birdbehavior
January 18, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Success. A little egret plucks a fish out of the water as easily as we pluck an apple. However the fish are very small and this gesture needs to be repeated again and again to sate this bird’s hunger. #birds #fish #urbanwildlife #cambridge #egret #birdbehavior
So Itchy. A little egret scratching an itch gives us a view of its impressive yellow feet. #urbanwildlife #egret #cambridge #birds #birdbehavior
January 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM
So Itchy. A little egret scratching an itch gives us a view of its impressive yellow feet. #urbanwildlife #egret #cambridge #birds #birdbehavior
January 17, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Mysterious Waters. A little egret fishing next to some reeds finds itself in abstract waters. #cambridge #urbanwildlife #egret #birds
January 17, 2026 at 8:14 PM
Mysterious Waters. A little egret fishing next to some reeds finds itself in abstract waters. #cambridge #urbanwildlife #egret #birds
Mirrored Egret. While fishing in Hobson’s conduit, this little egret got reflective. #egret #birds #urbanwildlife #cambridge
January 17, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Mirrored Egret. While fishing in Hobson’s conduit, this little egret got reflective. #egret #birds #urbanwildlife #cambridge
Little Egret Fishing. A lovely little egret was catching a lot of small fish for lunch in Hobson’s conduit. I could not see any fish, but this certainly could. #egret #birds #urbanwildlife #cambridge
January 17, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Little Egret Fishing. A lovely little egret was catching a lot of small fish for lunch in Hobson’s conduit. I could not see any fish, but this certainly could. #egret #birds #urbanwildlife #cambridge
Kingfisher in the Shadows. I might have passed him without seeing him but for seeing him fly to this perch. These photos (400x) are not cropped. I felt surprised and lucky that it flew this close to me. #kingfisher #urbanwildlife #cambridge #birds
January 17, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Kingfisher in the Shadows. I might have passed him without seeing him but for seeing him fly to this perch. These photos (400x) are not cropped. I felt surprised and lucky that it flew this close to me. #kingfisher #urbanwildlife #cambridge #birds
A Different Pose. Despite their vibrant colours, kingfishers are very good at hiding in the shadows. However when they do come out in the sun, they are hard to miss. #kingfisher #birds #cambridge #urbanwildlife
January 17, 2026 at 10:16 AM
A Different Pose. Despite their vibrant colours, kingfishers are very good at hiding in the shadows. However when they do come out in the sun, they are hard to miss. #kingfisher #birds #cambridge #urbanwildlife
Before He Flew. The kingfisher finally took a brief moment to rest on a branch in the sun. What a piece of luck to see him there. #kingfisher #birds #cambridge #urbanwildlife
January 17, 2026 at 10:10 AM
Before He Flew. The kingfisher finally took a brief moment to rest on a branch in the sun. What a piece of luck to see him there. #kingfisher #birds #cambridge #urbanwildlife
Sudden Evasion. The kingfisher at Hobson’s conduit suddenly flew off in a different direction and was not seen again that day by this photographer. It always feels like a great piece of luck to see him at all. #kingfisher #birds #cambridge #flight #urbanwildlife
January 17, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Sudden Evasion. The kingfisher at Hobson’s conduit suddenly flew off in a different direction and was not seen again that day by this photographer. It always feels like a great piece of luck to see him at all. #kingfisher #birds #cambridge #flight #urbanwildlife
London Contrast. Sober brick meets bold graphics on Goldhawk Road. #london #streetphotography #architecture
January 15, 2026 at 10:31 PM
London Contrast. Sober brick meets bold graphics on Goldhawk Road. #london #streetphotography #architecture
Same Car, Different Day. Though I am no fan of cars, this one caught my eye when I first saw it standing before the white wall. Now, when in London, I keep an eye out for it like one would look for a familiar face. #car #vintagecar #london #londonstreet #streetphotograohy
January 15, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Same Car, Different Day. Though I am no fan of cars, this one caught my eye when I first saw it standing before the white wall. Now, when in London, I keep an eye out for it like one would look for a familiar face. #car #vintagecar #london #londonstreet #streetphotograohy
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Three Small Tits, one blue, one great, one coal. All spotted from the footpath along Hobson’s conduit. #cambridge #urbanwildlife #bluetit #coaltit #birds #greattit
January 15, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Three Small Tits, one blue, one great, one coal. All spotted from the footpath along Hobson’s conduit. #cambridge #urbanwildlife #bluetit #coaltit #birds #greattit
Dappled Egret. While fishing this little egret walked in and out of the sun, showing off its skill and beauty. #birds #egret #littleegret #urbanwildlife #cambridge #hobsonsconduit
January 10, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Dappled Egret. While fishing this little egret walked in and out of the sun, showing off its skill and beauty. #birds #egret #littleegret #urbanwildlife #cambridge #hobsonsconduit
Little Egret Glowing. The weather was cold but the sun was warm. #cambridge #urbanwildlife #birds #littleegret #egret
January 10, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Little Egret Glowing. The weather was cold but the sun was warm. #cambridge #urbanwildlife #birds #littleegret #egret
Moorhen on Ice. A few very cold days in Cambridge, and Hobson’s conduit froze in parts then was dusted in snow. Made a good backdrop for this proud fellow. #birds #waterhoen #urbanwildlife #moorhen #cambridge
January 10, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Moorhen on Ice. A few very cold days in Cambridge, and Hobson’s conduit froze in parts then was dusted in snow. Made a good backdrop for this proud fellow. #birds #waterhoen #urbanwildlife #moorhen #cambridge
Dismantling Christmas. On a very cold day, workers dismantled the ferris wheel that had been erected for the Cambridge Christmas fair. Felt sad. #cambridge #postchristmas #winter #skies #clouds
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Dismantling Christmas. On a very cold day, workers dismantled the ferris wheel that had been erected for the Cambridge Christmas fair. Felt sad. #cambridge #postchristmas #winter #skies #clouds
Colorful London Detail. A group of buildings show off their bold colors in the sun. #london #streetphotography #architecture #londonarchitecture
January 4, 2026 at 8:21 PM
Colorful London Detail. A group of buildings show off their bold colors in the sun. #london #streetphotography #architecture #londonarchitecture
Snowy in The National Gallery. I’m guessing these are fans of Tintin and his dog Snowy. #london #streetphotography #tintin #nationalgallery #snowy #peoplewatching
January 4, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Snowy in The National Gallery. I’m guessing these are fans of Tintin and his dog Snowy. #london #streetphotography #tintin #nationalgallery #snowy #peoplewatching
Wild Orange Car and the Building Responsible. A London building was throwing its reflective weight around on passing traffic. #london #streetphotography #reflections #orange
January 4, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Wild Orange Car and the Building Responsible. A London building was throwing its reflective weight around on passing traffic. #london #streetphotography #reflections #orange
London Reflective Layers. Bottom layer:the building across the street, middle layer: the building itself in all its chaos and top layer: the trees. #london #reflections #architecture #streetphotography
January 4, 2026 at 6:30 PM
London Reflective Layers. Bottom layer:the building across the street, middle layer: the building itself in all its chaos and top layer: the trees. #london #reflections #architecture #streetphotography
London Phone Box Enjoying Nature. This box seemed to appreciate its green location. #london #streetphotography #londonphonebox #red #winter
January 4, 2026 at 6:24 PM
London Phone Box Enjoying Nature. This box seemed to appreciate its green location. #london #streetphotography #londonphonebox #red #winter
Slow Street London. A few years back, different season, I took a picture of this same street while the sun poured in. That curve in the road is simply irresistible. #london #streetphotography #winter
January 4, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Slow Street London. A few years back, different season, I took a picture of this same street while the sun poured in. That curve in the road is simply irresistible. #london #streetphotography #winter
London Abstracts. The Olympia in Kensington is getting a major makeover. #kensington #architecture #london #londonarchitecture
January 2, 2026 at 12:16 PM
London Abstracts. The Olympia in Kensington is getting a major makeover. #kensington #architecture #london #londonarchitecture