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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 885
Grey Heron
The Loch was pretty much frozen over today. There was a small area at the edge which had thawed and the Heron had moved very close to the p...
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Day 3,207
The young female and the noisy male
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Day 206
Mandarin Duck
First time I have seen one of these beautiful birds (other than in a photo). Quite amazing birds. #afternoon #monday #february
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Day 236
Eduardo Paolozzi Mural
A more recent mural. This one is a couple of years old and is of Leith born pop Artist Eduardo Paolozzi (1924-2005). It is not...
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Day 291
Just Another Gull
Yelow legged gull! #afternoon #tuesday #may
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Day 279
Canadian Gosling
#thursday #afternoon #may
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Day 609
Preparing to Dive
A juvenile yellow legged gull preparing to dive. #friday #afternoon #bird #black #gull #april
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Day 216
Another Swan
Another busy day another swan. #thursday #afternoon #march
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Day 270
Greylag Gosling
First of the goslings for me! Later than usual. #afternoon #tuesday #may
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Day 324
Adam Black Statue
Quick stretch shot #afternoon #sunday #june
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Day 890
Great Black Backed Gull
Not a lot around today, although I don't see too many of these gulls. They are the largest gull we get in the UK. #outdoors #n...
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Day 208
Shoveler Duck
Another bird I don't see very often. A shoveler duck. It uses it's spatulate bill to feed of surface insects. #afternoon #wednesday #mar...
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Day 215
Swan
Busy day! A Swan saved the day though! #afternoon #wednesday #march
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Day 718
Victoria Street
A quick shot in town today! #outdoors #afternoon #old #house #tuesday #street #city #urban #sky #landmark #cityscape #architecture #bu...
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Day 202
A Blackheaded Gull...
Yet another one! #thursday #afternoon #february
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Day 259
Converted Bond Warehouse
There are a number of old Bond warehouses in Leith that have been converted for residential use. #friday #evening #april #the...
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Day 3,200
The young male
Wasn't sure what to expect after Storm Éowyn but there were 12 heron standing on the slope waiting for me!
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Day 153
Female Goosander
A close up shot of the funky hairstyle on a very wet day! #thursday #afternoon #january
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Day 361
Preening
Another Swan. #afternoon #tuesday #august
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Day 701
Leap of Faith
At the Ruined St Anthony's Chapel. #outdoors #afternoon #saturday #evening #moon #sky #people #sunset #architecture #castle #travel #sil...
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Day 144
The Island of Inchkeith
One of the islands in the Firth of Forth just prior to dusk. #afternoon #tuesday #december
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Day 160
The tears of a swan
Not through sadness but cold I think! #thursday #afternoon #january
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Day 162
The Ruined St Anthony's Chapel
I wanted to post a landmark shot for the week theme but did not want to use the obvious one of Edinburgh Castle. Whilst...
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Day 452
Dancing in the Dark
Couple dancing on the National Monument. #afternoon #tuesday #november #theme-darkness