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I live in Edinburgh in Scotland, I enjoy taking wildlife photos mainly birds. I am now on my 7th year which highlights my daily interaction with a young Heron at a nearby loch.
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Day 783
Cygnet in the Sun
Yes we had sun today and the swans were lapping it up. Just realised my title sounds like a Terry Jacks song, never mind! #thursday...
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Day 786
Swan again
Very wet and windy day! #october #nature #afternoon #duck #lake #bird #sunday #light #water #sea #animal #reflection #river #goose #monochr...
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Day 843
Heron
There haven't been many around recently! #outdoors #nature #afternoon #lake #bird #monday #water #animal #wild #november #pool #feather #wing #b...
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Day 1,034
Swan
A theme shot. #portrait #outdoors #nature #afternoon #bird #water #wednesday #animal #winter #swan #desktop #feather #wing #one #wildlife #june #...
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Day 1,057
Dancing with terns in my eyes
To paraphrase an old Ultravox number! They are amazing to watch. #outdoors #nature #friday #afternoon #bird #sky #freedo...
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Day 309
Morag to the rescue
A quick stretch shot of Morag! #afternoon #saturday #june
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Day 369
Ristorante De Niro
Now closed! This Floating restaurant started life in 1919 as a navel minesweeper. It was recently rebuilt as a restaurant but faile...
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Day 536
A cat's Life
Morag sleeping. #portrait #afternoon #dog #tuesday #cat #animal #people #face #eyes #kitten #fur #january #pet #mammal #vertebrate #carni...
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Day 563
Looking back
Looking back I have had a few gulls recently! This is a black backed gull! #afternoon #bird #monday #february #albatross #seabird #aquati...
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Day 687
Herring gull
A quick shot of a Herring gull before we get unpacked from our holiday! #outdoors #nature #afternoon #saturday #bird #water #sea #animal...
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Day 740
Moorhen Chick
Not the best shot but it was quite heavy rain and the chick was heading for the undergrowth. Another late clutch. #outdoors #nature #aft...
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Day 927
Redshank
Popped down to the other harbour just outside Edinburgh, to see the Redshanks. #outdoors #nature #afternoon #lake #bird #monday #water #anima...
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Day 52
Reflection of a Mallard Duck
The water at the loch was quite still today so I went for another flipped reflection. #afternoon #monday #reflection #sep...
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Day 329
The Somme 1 July 1916
Lots of events going on around the country to remember the terrible loss of life 100 years ago. #friday #afternoon #july
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Day 579
Another Gull
Just a Herring Gull. One in an emerging "another" series! #afternoon #bird #wednesday #animal #goose #feather #march #waterfowl #aquatic-...
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Day 649
A dread of Tern
Apparently the collective noun for Tern is a dread. If you were on the wrong side of these guys I can understand how the name came abo...
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Day 672
Fisherrow Harbour
A dull day at the harbour! #friday #afternoon #water #sea #marina #ocean #travel #yacht #ship #sail #boat #harbor #sailboat #vehicle...
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Day 694
Brave Tern
This Common Tern attacked an chased this Cormorant away from the nesting area, #outdoors #nature #afternoon #saturday #lake #bird #water #s...
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Day 699
Yellow Legged Gull
Another Gull but there was nothing else around and I had little time! #morning #thursday #outdoors #nature #bird #water #sea #anima...
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Day 872
Eider Duck
Took a wander down to the harbour. A couple of Eiders were there. This is the male! A duck version of a stormtrooper. #outdoors #nature #af...
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Day 879
The abandoned Lighthouse
A bit sad to see the state this lighthouse is in. It does make for a dramatic shot though prior to the stormy weather! #outdo...
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Day 934
Male Tufted Duck
Took this one today for @rossco1893 who posted a female tufted duck the other day. #afternoon #duck #lake #bird #monday #water #pool...
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Day 1,242
I guess my last shot of the year had to be a Gull - A black headed gull. I hope everyone has a great new year.
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Day 440
Clouds
Unusual clouds today! #thursday #october #afternoon #clouds