Oskareel
@oskareel.bsky.social
Birds, wildlife, nature, dogs. Target is a crisp, detailed shot of a common swift. All photos mine unless quote/repost or stated.
Lovely detail on that shot 👏👏👏
December 10, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Lovely detail on that shot 👏👏👏
I believe there are 90+ species of swifts and swiftlets around the world!
December 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
I believe there are 90+ species of swifts and swiftlets around the world!
The swifts we have in the UK are common swifts…we don’t have chimney swifts like you do in the States. Common swifts nest in cavities in buildings, but not particularly on the inside of chimneys.We encourage homeowners to put up swift boxes on their houses and developers to install swift bricks.
December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The swifts we have in the UK are common swifts…we don’t have chimney swifts like you do in the States. Common swifts nest in cavities in buildings, but not particularly on the inside of chimneys.We encourage homeowners to put up swift boxes on their houses and developers to install swift bricks.
Hi @pistolgrip.bsky.social Are you in the UK or North America?
December 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Hi @pistolgrip.bsky.social Are you in the UK or North America?
This swift was photographed above Egerton Road South, Chorlton, one of 2 swift streets created this year in Manchester, UK, with the help of South Manchester Swifts, a group trying to help turn around a steep population drop southmanchesterswifts.co.uk #birds #birding #wildlife #nature #Nikon
Swift conservation group in Manchester
We are a friendly Swift conservation group in South Manchester who are passionate about conserving our resident population of swifts.
southmanchesterswifts.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Now that looks like a tricky focus to nail, well done!
November 8, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Now that looks like a tricky focus to nail, well done!
Thanks Lori…I hadn’t heard of that, very interesting!
November 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Thanks Lori…I hadn’t heard of that, very interesting!
What a stunning bird…that eye ring…and a great shot
November 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
What a stunning bird…that eye ring…and a great shot