A tender moment on the water as a coot watches over its brightly-coloured chicks, glowing in the morning light.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A tender moment on the water as a coot watches over its brightly-coloured chicks, glowing in the morning light.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A vibrant kingfisher perched on a wire fence, showing off its bright turquoise feathers and warm orange chest against a soft, blurred background.
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December 4, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A vibrant kingfisher perched on a wire fence, showing off its bright turquoise feathers and warm orange chest against a soft, blurred background.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A graceful common tern caught mid-hover, poised against a soft golden backdrop as it searches the water below.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A graceful common tern caught mid-hover, poised against a soft golden backdrop as it searches the water below.
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A graceful white egret wading through calm green water, pausing mid-step as it searches for its next meal.
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December 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A graceful white egret wading through calm green water, pausing mid-step as it searches for its next meal.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A shy little Dunnock perched on the edge of a feeder, showing off its soft brown streaks and slate-grey chest against a smooth green background.
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December 6, 2025 at 8:21 AM
A shy little Dunnock perched on the edge of a feeder, showing off its soft brown streaks and slate-grey chest against a smooth green background.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A bright male bullfinch caught mid-flight, wings swept back as it hovers between branches — a perfect flash of colour and timing.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
A bright male bullfinch caught mid-flight, wings swept back as it hovers between branches — a perfect flash of colour and timing.
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A bright, alert robin perched on a lichen-covered branch, soaking up the sunlight with its warm orange chest glowing against the soft blue background.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A bright, alert robin perched on a lichen-covered branch, soaking up the sunlight with its warm orange chest glowing against the soft blue background.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
Greylag Goose moving quietly through the reeds, catching the light on its feathers.
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November 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Greylag Goose moving quietly through the reeds, catching the light on its feathers.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A sleek kestrel perched on a thin branch, soaking up the clear blue sky — sharp, alert, and beautifully patterned.
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November 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A sleek kestrel perched on a thin branch, soaking up the clear blue sky — sharp, alert, and beautifully patterned.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A graceful mute swan gliding across a grey sky, wings fully stretched as it cuts through the air in perfect form.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A graceful mute swan gliding across a grey sky, wings fully stretched as it cuts through the air in perfect form.
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A delicate Skylark paused on the sun-lit ground, its warm brown streaked plumage blending beautifully with the earthy tones around it. A classic little songster of open country.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A delicate Skylark paused on the sun-lit ground, its warm brown streaked plumage blending beautifully with the earthy tones around it. A classic little songster of open country.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A stunning Great Crested Grebe gliding across calm water, showing off its striking plumage and crest.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A stunning Great Crested Grebe gliding across calm water, showing off its striking plumage and crest.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A coot, a dark-feathered waterbird, swims among reeds. Its distinctive white frontal shield and beak contrast sharply with its body and the water's brown reflections. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A coot, a dark-feathered waterbird, swims among reeds. Its distinctive white frontal shield and beak contrast sharply with its body and the water's brown reflections. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A female Common Merganser, swims in murky water past mossy rocks. It has a reddish-brown head and a grey body. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A female Common Merganser, swims in murky water past mossy rocks. It has a reddish-brown head and a grey body. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Mallard duck, a male drake, floats on calm water. It has a distinctive iridescent green head, a yellow bill, and brown and grey body feathers, with black and white tail accents. Its reflection is visible below.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A Mallard duck, a male drake, floats on calm water. It has a distinctive iridescent green head, a yellow bill, and brown and grey body feathers, with black and white tail accents. Its reflection is visible below.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A striking photo captures a Lapwing in flight from behind. Its black and white plumage and distinctive crest are visible against a soft, green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A striking photo captures a Lapwing in flight from behind. Its black and white plumage and distinctive crest are visible against a soft, green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
Two striking Black-necked Grebes (Eared Grebes in North America) in breeding plumage float on calm, grey water. They display black heads with golden ear tufts, bright red eyes, and dark reddish-brown flanks. The background is a soft, muted grey. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Two striking Black-necked Grebes (Eared Grebes in North America) in breeding plumage float on calm, grey water. They display black heads with golden ear tufts, bright red eyes, and dark reddish-brown flanks. The background is a soft, muted grey. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A striking close-up of a European Robin perched on a twig, showcasing its bright orange-red breast, grey head, and brown plumage against a soft, blurred background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A striking close-up of a European Robin perched on a twig, showcasing its bright orange-red breast, grey head, and brown plumage against a soft, blurred background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
This is a photo of a Grey Heron standing at the edge of a body of water, reflected slightly in the still surface. The background is lush green grass and moss. The heron has a grey back, white neck, and a prominent dark cap and stripe on its head.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is a photo of a Grey Heron standing at the edge of a body of water, reflected slightly in the still surface. The background is lush green grass and moss. The heron has a grey back, white neck, and a prominent dark cap and stripe on its head.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A black-headed gull soars gracefully through the bright blue sky, wings spread wide and sunlight glinting off its feathers. Its chocolate-brown head and red beak stand out against the soft sky, capturing a moment of calm freedom.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A black-headed gull soars gracefully through the bright blue sky, wings spread wide and sunlight glinting off its feathers. Its chocolate-brown head and red beak stand out against the soft sky, capturing a moment of calm freedom.
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A bird, possibly a gull in a juvenile or non-breeding plumage, is captured mid-flight against a blurred background of brown reeds/branches. It holds something dark in its beak. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A bird, possibly a gull in a juvenile or non-breeding plumage, is captured mid-flight against a blurred background of brown reeds/branches. It holds something dark in its beak. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A vibrant European Blue Tit is captured in a close-up on a mossy log, its bright blue cap, yellow breast, and distinctive dark eye-stripe clearly visible. Sunlight highlights the bird and the textured wood. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A vibrant European Blue Tit is captured in a close-up on a mossy log, its bright blue cap, yellow breast, and distinctive dark eye-stripe clearly visible. Sunlight highlights the bird and the textured wood. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Canada goose glides gracefully through calm, shallow water surrounded by aquatic plants. Its striking black head, white cheek patches, and brown feathers contrast beautifully with the green reeds and reflective water, capturing a serene moment in nature
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A Canada goose glides gracefully through calm, shallow water surrounded by aquatic plants. Its striking black head, white cheek patches, and brown feathers contrast beautifully with the green reeds and reflective water, capturing a serene moment in nature
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A beautiful Chaffinch perched on a textured log, set against a dark, leafy green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A beautiful Chaffinch perched on a textured log, set against a dark, leafy green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Common Redshank, stands in shallow water dotted with green vegetation. It has a long, slender bill and striking orange-red legs, which are reflected in the water. The bird is foraging, with its head lowered toward the surface. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A Common Redshank, stands in shallow water dotted with green vegetation. It has a long, slender bill and striking orange-red legs, which are reflected in the water. The bird is foraging, with its head lowered toward the surface. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography