Barn Owl

Canon R5 Rf100 500 + x 1.4

In Dundee botanic gardens yesterday.

Springwatch 2024 offering up my little 'Phoretic organism'. Probably a Common Tree Chernes.

Well chuffed :@)

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Phoresis or phoresy is a temporary commensalistic relationship when a phoretic organism attaches itself to a host solely for the purpose of travel.

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This wee lamb was so tired he crashed out on the makeshift trough

Magical morning in a small, low tent, listening to the sounds of frogs and cuckoos in the forest. Photographing the hoopoe.

On the Isle of May

SMC Pentax-M f1.7 50mm

Near Meigle yesterday.

Near Fungarth in Perthshire this afternoon.

A curlew doing a flyby in the Peak District. Been nice seeing them on Springwatch this year.

One from a while ago a lovely Little Egret in flight at Titchfield Haven. 😍😍

Don't look down!

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Yorkshire Wolds

Yorkshire Wolds

RSPB Minsmere

Spring Watch - Starling chick

Early morning owl watching is not confined to ageing photographers.

This lovely grouse was also taking note of the nearby action.

Red Grouse - Lagopus Lagopus Scotica

Yorkshire Dales

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Little Egret being overshadowed by a grey Heron.

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Please see Suffolk April 2017 album. www.flickr.com/photos/wendycoops224/albums/72157682818547896

Between the heavy showers this afternoon.

Springwatch

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