James Hopkins
@jamesw91.bsky.social
Wildlife photography, Edinburgh
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I had several close encounters yesterday with a brave wee female kingfisher on the Water of Leith. She flew over to my side of the river & landed circa 10 feet away. Unperturbed by passersby (except some off the leash dogs) she proceeded to catch several fish. @wolct.bsky.social #Birds #Edinburgh
January 29, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I had several close encounters yesterday with a brave wee female kingfisher on the Water of Leith. She flew over to my side of the river & landed circa 10 feet away. Unperturbed by passersby (except some off the leash dogs) she proceeded to catch several fish. @wolct.bsky.social #Birds #Edinburgh
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Me when Joe Wilkinson was murdered on Traitors
Charge Jonathan Ross with murder.
Arrest Jonathan Ross for murder.
Prosecute Jonathan Ross for murder.
Arrest Jonathan Ross for murder.
Prosecute Jonathan Ross for murder.
The Star Tribune has ID'd the murderer: his name is Jonathan Ross.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Me when Joe Wilkinson was murdered on Traitors
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Duddingston Loch completely frozen over today 🥶
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
January 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Duddingston Loch completely frozen over today 🥶
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
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A few more shots from the Water of Leith this week. Female kingfisher perching close to me and a pair of goosanders quietly fishing on the river. @wolct.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #Edinburgh #wildlife #Scotland
December 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM
A few more shots from the Water of Leith this week. Female kingfisher perching close to me and a pair of goosanders quietly fishing on the river. @wolct.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #Edinburgh #wildlife #Scotland
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I tell you what, that Santa Claus has got real presence about him
December 18, 2024 at 5:32 PM
I tell you what, that Santa Claus has got real presence about him
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Encounter with an Otter (Lutra lutra) this morning on the Water of Leith near Saughton Park. Watched it for an hour or so before it went to ground for a sleep. #Otters #WaterOfLeith #EdinburghWildlife #Nature #Photography #Nikon @wolct.bsky.social
December 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Encounter with an Otter (Lutra lutra) this morning on the Water of Leith near Saughton Park. Watched it for an hour or so before it went to ground for a sleep. #Otters #WaterOfLeith #EdinburghWildlife #Nature #Photography #Nikon @wolct.bsky.social
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An otter swimming across an Edinburgh suburban pond in lovely late afternoon light. @wolct.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social #wildlife #Edinburgh #urbanwildlife
December 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM
An otter swimming across an Edinburgh suburban pond in lovely late afternoon light. @wolct.bsky.social @scotwildlife.bsky.social #wildlife #Edinburgh #urbanwildlife
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Male & female kingfisher plus young otter from the Water of Leith on Sunday. The female kingfisher followed the otter for a while catching small fish disturbed by it. The otter was v bold, hunting close to the bank (& several onlookers). @wolct.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Edinburgh #wildlife
November 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Male & female kingfisher plus young otter from the Water of Leith on Sunday. The female kingfisher followed the otter for a while catching small fish disturbed by it. The otter was v bold, hunting close to the bank (& several onlookers). @wolct.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Edinburgh #wildlife
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What an utterly terrible thing for Edinburgh Council to do. It's bad enough sharing space with black cabs but private hires are just bad www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Plans for Edinburgh private hire cars to be allowed to use bus lanes
Council officers are recommending that councillors delay making any decision on a policy change until after several projects and traffic studies are completed
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
What an utterly terrible thing for Edinburgh Council to do. It's bad enough sharing space with black cabs but private hires are just bad www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
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After a so so trip to see the bearded tit colony on Monday I tried tried tried again yesterday. A bit more successful I think! Absolutely striking plumage on these wee birds. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
October 31, 2025 at 7:54 PM
After a so so trip to see the bearded tit colony on Monday I tried tried tried again yesterday. A bit more successful I think! Absolutely striking plumage on these wee birds. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland
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Craigmillar Castle floating on a sea of fog this morning
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Craigmillar Castle floating on a sea of fog this morning
#Edinburgh
#Edinburgh
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Thank you to the GMP officers who, it seems, prevented the terrorist hurting anyone else. And thank you to the CST volunteers who protect British Jews every day. For those doing so, wishing them an easy fast.
October 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thank you to the GMP officers who, it seems, prevented the terrorist hurting anyone else. And thank you to the CST volunteers who protect British Jews every day. For those doing so, wishing them an easy fast.
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October 1, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Crashed my bike and fractured both my elbows. Going to be a fun few weeks 🙃
September 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Crashed my bike and fractured both my elbows. Going to be a fun few weeks 🙃
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Small pod of dolphins with a youngster in tow passing Chanonry point. I spent several hours over a few days watching for them but although i saw them every trip they did not play ball and leap about in front of the camera! #dolphin #chanonry #Morayfirth
September 12, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Small pod of dolphins with a youngster in tow passing Chanonry point. I spent several hours over a few days watching for them but although i saw them every trip they did not play ball and leap about in front of the camera! #dolphin #chanonry #Morayfirth
I miss living along the Water of Leith :(
August 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
I miss living along the Water of Leith :(
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The Water of Leith Walkway’s one of Edinburgh’s finest achievements!
August 19, 2025 at 9:18 PM
The Water of Leith Walkway’s one of Edinburgh’s finest achievements!
This is an absolute disgrace.
This is appalling. Rachel is one of my dear friends and a good egg who just wants to do her funny show. This is just naked antisemitism. It’s not even pretending to be anything else.
Jewish comedy gigs at Fringe cancelled ‘over safety concerns’
Acts allegedly cancelled as venue bar staff express fears of ‘feeling unsafe’
www.telegraph.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This is an absolute disgrace.
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And it’s off! A Puffling experiencing the power of flight for the first time as it fledges off the Isle of May
July 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
And it’s off! A Puffling experiencing the power of flight for the first time as it fledges off the Isle of May
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absolutely diabolical graphic i'm in tears
July 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
absolutely diabolical graphic i'm in tears
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Quite the phrasing from the Hastings Pirate Festival Facebook today.
July 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Quite the phrasing from the Hastings Pirate Festival Facebook today.