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Nick

@rookman.bsky.social

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Cardiff birdwatcher Hobby photographer BTO garden lister. Here to expand my knowledge of birds and connect with like minded people. #FlyDay #SparrowSunday #NatureTherapy🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🪶

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 14h

A few hours this morning watching the pair of hoopoes catching insects near the hotel. #birds🪶🦉

#Naturephotography
#birdingspain #birdwatching
#birdphotography #hoopoe
#NatureTherapy🇪🇸

This close-up photograph features a Hoopoe (Upupa epops), easily recognized by its distinctive cinnamon-colored plumage, long, slender, down-curved bill, and the partially visible, striking orange-tipped crest that is often fanned out.

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 10h

Cheers bud👍

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you mate 😁

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 10h

Thank you Alan ☺️

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 12h

A monk parakeet with a #Beakful of fruit.
#birdoftheday
#birds🪶

This photograph features a Quaker Parrot (also known as a Monk Parakeet) perched on a rough, horizontal branch against a clear, brilliant blue sky. The parrot has bright green plumage on its back and tail, a grayish-green head and chest, and is actively feeding, holding a small piece of food in its claw.

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Fraggs Photography 📸🦊🦉🦋🦔 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @fraggenstein.bsky.social · 14h

I'll be honest 🤔 it's not the pic I was after in the garden & the Magpie is a bit of a marmite bird but the colours are just incredible 🦉 #birdingwales #ukbirding #ukwildlife #naturephotography #birdwatching #naturetherapy #magpie @rspb.bsky.social @rspbcymru.bsky.social @bbcspringwatch.bsky.social

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 12h

Love it👌

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 14h

A few hours this morning watching the pair of hoopoes catching insects near the hotel. #birds🪶🦉

#Naturephotography
#birdingspain #birdwatching
#birdphotography #hoopoe
#NatureTherapy🇪🇸

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 18h

Thanks mate.It's amazing.I know it's not all about the gear but I am getting lots more detailed shots at 400mm than I would with the old camera which was basically an entry level. Spent some time with the hoopoes again this morning. Still lots to learn on the new beast lol.

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 21h

Thanks mate. I haven't walked in a straight line since I got here😅

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 1d

Crested lark. las salinas mirador 🇪🇸10/10/25
#birds🪶🦉

#birdingspain #birdwatching
#birdwatching
#Naturephotography
#NatureTherapy

This close-up photograph captures a crested lark with a distinctive, pointed crest standing on rough, light-colored ground. The bird, is facing left but has its head turned to look back over its shoulder, showing its dark eye and the intricate pattern of its feathering.

This close-up photograph captures a Crested Lark standing on dry, sandy ground interspersed with sparse, dead vegetation. The bird is facing slightly to the right, showing off its distinctive, spiky crest and streaked, brownish-buff plumage.

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks mate. I am indeed and I think my head is going to spin off with all these birds😂

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 1d

It's been great mate. A visit to Mirador Las Salinas today. Flamingos stilts more hoopoes and crested larks.

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kev4nature.bsky.social @kev4nature.bsky.social · 1d

Some Bearded Reedlings from Westhay Moor NNR yesterday.
#birds#birdphotography#birdsseenin2025#SomersetLevels

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 1d

Cheers Kev. Hope you're well mate👍

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 1d

Spotted flycatcher almeria 🇪🇸
9/10/25
#birds🪶

#birdphotography #birding
#Naturephotography

This photograph captures a flycatcher perched on a thin, leafless branch. The bird is facing slightly to the left and has its beak wide open.

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks mate👍

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 1d

A Willow warbler for #FlyDay
Almeria 🇪🇸
#birds🪶🦉

#Naturephotography
#birdphotography
#NatureTherapy

This stunning captures a Willow warbler mid-flight against a clear blue sky. The bird with subtle olive-green and yellowish plumage on its head and back. It is flying near the branches of a plant with small, light-colored blossoms and large green leaves, its wings fully extended and its orange-tinged legs visible as it takes off or approaches the foliage.

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Jax. All of the experts I have asked have said chiffchaff. I have just been back to take more pictures. It's a beautiful bird👌

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks mate. I haven't brought a book with me and never seen such plumage in the UK. Appreciate the help👍

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks for that I appreciate it. Can I ask what apps you use please?

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 3d

Willow warbler was the conclusion I came to but I have never seen one with such lovely grey wings. Thanks for you help👍

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 3d

Interested to know people's opinions on this warbler I photographed yesterday in almeria spain. Any suggestions much appreciated 👍
#birds🦉🪶 #birdwatching
#ornithology #warblers
#birding

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 3d

Yes that's Mikey he did say he was chatting to you. We go out together most weekends he's a good guy. I'm having a great time thanks mate👍

Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 3d

Great stuff mate👌

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Nick @rookman.bsky.social · 3d

Tree pippit.
Almeria spain 🇪🇸
#birds🪶🦉

#birding

This close-up photograph captures tree pippit with streaked brown and buff plumage perched among the green and brown leaves and branches of a tree. The bird, is facing slightly right with its beak slightly open, and it is bathed in bright sunlight that creates dappled shadows in the dense foliage.

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