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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 833
The old Pier
The old wooden pier, my theme shot this week. In addition there is also some Cormorant, Gulls, a couple of flying swans (just beyond the...
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Day 840
Crow
A quick crow shot today! #outdoors #nature #friday #afternoon #bird #animal #sky #fly #november #monochrome #feather #wing #flight #eagle #wildli...
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Day 845
Swan
I love to see a swan rising from the water like a silver phoenix. Shows the immense power of these birds! #outdoors #nature #afternoon #duck #lak...
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Day 768
The Lighthouse
"I am lighthouse rather than lifeboat. I do not rescue, but instead help others to find their own way to shore, guiding them by my exam...
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Day 782
Black-headed Gull
Stretch shot I'm afraid! #outdoors #nature #afternoon #bird #water #sea #wednesday #animal #sky #fly #freedom #wild #feather #wing #...
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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 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 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 873
Juvenile Herring gull
Not much happening today but I caught a few gulls in the sunset. #outdoors #nature #afternoon #bird #wednesday #animal #sky #dec...
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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 799
Oystercatchers
Not seen Oystercatchers for a while! Happy 3rd Birthday Tookapic! #october #outdoors #nature #afternoon #saturday #bird #water #sea #an...
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Day 1,013
Common Tern
Just when my motivation level was at its lowest. The Tern have started to return! :-) They are without a doubt my favourite birds. So glad...
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Day 752
Elegance
As birds go Swans are pretty elegant. #portrait #nature #afternoon #duck #lake #bird #monday #animal #fly #art #monochrome #swan #feather #wi...
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Day 936
George Heriot's School
One for Harry Potter fans. This is George Heriot's School built in 1628. It is said to be J K Rowling's inspiration for Hogwart...
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Day 1,005
Heron
The Heron are on the prowl we must be due some hatchlings. #morning #outdoors #nature #lake #bird #tuesday #water #animal #wild #pool #feather #...
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Day 741
By the river
one rushed shot today. It will have to do. #thursday #fall #outdoors #nature #lake #evening #landscape #wood #water #tree #park #leaf #ri...
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Day 753
Not Really Elegant
Out for the day liked this scruffy old Crow. #outdoors #nature #afternoon #bird #tuesday #animal #park #garden #grass #wild #lawn #...
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Day 836
Grey wagtail
Not seen one of them for a while! #nature #afternoon #lake #bird #monday #water #animal #wild #november #beak #flight #avian #wildlife #n...