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John Higgins

@johnhiggins777.bsky.social
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Manchester based amateur aviation and wildlife photographer, canon R5/R7 user, rock and metal head, mainly photos of aviation, nature and maybe the odd train too. No NFT nonsense #aviation #nature #wildlife #canon #photography

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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
One of my local Fox cubs out exploring the big wide world beyond the den. One of my favourite fox cub images. #mammals #animal #fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #FoxFriday #nature #wildlife
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
One of those pinch yourself moments, when a Fox Cub comes unbelievably close. What a beautiful creature. Nice bit of background bokeh, thrown in for good measure. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #nature #mammals #wildlife #canon #canonr5 #bokeh
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
A curious young adult fox, wondering what I am doing lying down on the floor. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #nature #wildlife #mammals #animals
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A couple of Fox Cubs,playing in glorious evening sunshine, without a care in the world. #fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #wildlifeaddicts #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canon #canonphotography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
A curious Fox Cub, in a sea of yellow. #fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature #naturephotography📷 #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #wildlifeaddicts #animals 📷 #mammals #canon
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
One of the best Wildlife encounters I have ever had. A tiny Fox Cub, wondering what the hell is sticking out of that bush. #mammals #nature #ukwildlife #wildlife #foxoftheday #animals #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
One of my local Fox cubs in glorious evening light. This one is from a couple of years back. I have been very fortunate with my local Foxes over the last few years. #mammals #nature #ukwildlife #wildlife #foxoftheday #animals #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
A young adult Red Fox, seen here in glorious morning light. #fox #foxoftheday #redfox #vulpes #vulpesvulpes #Nature #naturephotography #mammals #wildlife #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Here is my contribution to the #birdoftheday theme for today. #groups Four Kestrel siblings wondering what the big wide world holds for them once they fledge their nest hole, which was clearly pretty stinky by the point #birds #nature #ukwildlife #kestrel #raptors
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
A curious young adult fox, decided to lie down on the floor because I was doing just that. This was one of those amazing experiences that this hobby occasionally throws your way. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #ukwildlife #nature #phototgraphy #mammals
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
I missed Fox Friday, here is a bonus Snow Saturday image. The UK has exerienced its first significant snowfall of the year this week. I was very happy to catch my local Vixen, looking immaculate in her thick winter coat in the snow earlier this year. #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #snow
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Kids, always hungry. My local Vixen with one of her cubs, this was the smallest of the litter. I had a shorter amount of time with her and the cubs this year. Due to lots of disturbance. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
A grown up Red Fox cub, in the early morning dew. It was well worth getting absolutely soaked, lying down to get this image. I love photographing these beautiful creatures. #fox #foxfriday #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
A male Green Woodpecker, seen here searching for ants whilst one of his chicks, begs to be fed. Sadly these birds are no longer around, a real shame as I loved the challenge of photographing them at this location #birds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
A curious young adult fox, wondering why I am lying down. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #redfox #nature #mammals #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #wildlifephoto #ukwildlife
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
A Red Fox cub, looking in fantastic condition as a young adult, taken in some of the best light I have ever photographed one in. You can't beat winter light. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Love this time of the year, awesome colours and sounds. #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #deer #rut #ruttingseason #animals #reddeer #stag #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Adult Male Green Woodpecker. This male was very curious, probably the closest I ever had an adult come to me. He sat there for a good while in glorious evening light. #birds #ukbirds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
A moody Stag at sunset in the ground mist. I had been after a shot like this one for ages. Not been too many sunsets or even sun in the past few weeks. #reddeerstag #cheshire #nature #ukwildlife #mammals #wildlifephotography #sunset #sunsetphotography #mist #autumn
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
One of my local Fox cubs from last year. Even though the location wasn't in the best of places. I still managed plenty of images I am happy with. A much better return than this year. #fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #wildlife #animals #mammals #ukwildlife #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
One from a chilly but stunning morning out at Leighton Moss. Finally managed to get some Beardies in the wild. Gorgeous little birds, showing really well at the time. #birds #beardedtits #Nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildĺifephotography #ukwildlife #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Even though it is way too mild at the moment for any decent action, rut wise. I finally got a Stag to play ball in front of the best looking tree in the park. Proper Autumn Vibes. #ukwildlife #mammals #nature #autumn #reddeer #stag #cheshire #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
My local Vixen, with one of her cubs #fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography #wildlifewednesday
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
One of my local Red Fox cubs from five years ago for Fox Friday this week. Always amazing to able photograph cubs, especially ones this young. #fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Photographing urban foxes is quite the challenge, but if you put the effort in you get the rewards. It is great to see one of last years cubs, absolutely thriving. What a stunner #foxoftheday #foxfriday #fox #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
A Fox Cub, all grown up into a healthy young adult. I love photographing these stunning animals. This one is from the archives. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #ukwildlife #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canon #canonr5
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I have been fortunate to capture some very intimate interactions, between my local Vixen and her various cubs over the years. This image is from a sequence that was particularly special. #Foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #mammals #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
The four true native UK Owls for International Owl Awareness Day. #birds #raptors #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #owls #owlday #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
When the cubs emerge from the den to see if Mum has brought them any food. Spending time like this with wild animals is absolutely priceless. #mammals #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #ukwildlife #photography #animalphotography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Not been out much recently, just not feeling it at the moment, far too much nonsense in the hobby now. So here is one from a couple of months back. My local Vixen, seen here carrying one of her cubs to a new location. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #ukwildlife #nature
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
The one thing I was missing from my collection was decent inflight images of LEO's. That changed recently. Two great passes by the female, in lovely, evening light. Even better, when she is carrying a freshly caught vole. #birds #nature #ukwildlife #raptors #owls #longearedowl #flight
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Scottish Wildcats, slowly but surely the highland tiger is gradually being re-introduced in the Cairngorms, by the Saving Wildcats program. #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals #scottishwildcat #photography #cats
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
My local Red Fox Vixen and one of her cubs. Wildlife, rarely pose just how you want them to but this was one of those rare occasions, when they did just that for a family portrait. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #wildlife #nature #ukwildlife #keeptheban
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Male long-eared owl (on the left) passes a freshly caught vole to the female, so she can feed here recently, branched owlets. #birds #ukwildlife #nature #photography #owls #longearedowl
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Its weird, I have been fortunate to photograph fox cubs, up close and personal a lot. That rush when a cub gets bigger in the viewfinder, doesn't go away. It really is a privilege to photograph these stunning little mammals. For Fox's sake, keep the ban. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
It is fair to say, things have been a bit bleak on the Wildlife front for me recently. But my luck changed with these Long eared owlets, or orange eyed ewoks as they shall now be known . Stunning little fluffballs #ukwildlife #nature #birds #raptors #owls #longearedowls #owlets
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
My local Vixen with three of her cubs, basking in golden evening light. It really doesn't get any better then that. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature #ukwildlife #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
A couple of Fox Cubs from the archives. I have been pretty lucky over the last five years with four different litters to choose from. This one was from five years ago #fox #foxcubs #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #ukwildlife #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canonr5
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
My local Red Fox Vixen, with two of her cubs. It is an absolute privilege to be able to spend time photographing these moments #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #fox #foxfriday #foxoftheday #foxcubs
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
One of the few images I did get of this years cubs whilst they were still small. It's always great to get rewarded for the hours you put in trying to get images of these adorable little creatures. This cub was at full pelt, trying to catch up with mum. #mammals #ukwildlife #foxoftheday #foxfriday
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
It seems my time photographing this years cubs has already come to an end, no sign of them around now, hopefully they are safe. Still grateful for the time I did get to spend with these precious creatures #mammals #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #foxoftheday #foxfriday #keeptheban
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
New Fox behaviour seen recently. Initially I thought the Vixen was bringing me a dead cub, thankfully, she put it down, the cub leapt into life after a couple of seconds. Fox cubs play dead when being moved by mum. #mammals #nature #wildlife #foxoftheday
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
You are never too old to have a play. I spent an amazing few minutes watching the Vixen playing with one of her cubs, without a care in the world. What an extraordinary experience to see, let alone take images. #mammals #wildlife #foxoftheday #nature #ukwildlife
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Red Fox Vixen and one of her cubs. This year has been more of a roller coaster than any other in the lives of my local Vixen and her cubs. Lots has gone on over the past few weeks, Not going to go into any detail just yet. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #wildlife #nature #ukwildlife
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
This one is from a couple of years back, my first experience of photographing small Fox cubs. As with most litters, one cub always keeps their blue eyes longer. This was that cub in that years litter. #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature #ukwildlife #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Enjoyable few hours watching and photographing Dippers yesterday. Fascinating watching these charismatic little birds defend their territory and watching them swimming for prey. Awesome day. #birds #nature #ukwildlife #dipper #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Great day photographing Red Squirrels yesterday. So much nicer looking than their invasive grey cousins. Bags of character. #mammals #ukwildlife #redsquirrel #nature #wildlife
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
The promised improvement in the forecast, never materialised this afternoon. Still amazing to watch and photograph Shorties on the hunt though. Such cool birds #birds #ukwildlife #talontuesday #nature #owls #shortie #photography
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Rutland born Male Osprey 055, exiting the water with a fish in each Talon. These birds have returned in good numbers already to the UK. Hopefully get out and get some shots of them again this year. #birds #ukbirds #ukwildlife #canonr5 #rutlandwater #ospreys #nature #wildlife #raptors #talontuesday
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John Higgins @johnhiggins777.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
This one is from a couple of years back, my first experience of photographing small Fox cubs. Oh, to have had the mirrorless system I now have back then. Still happy with what I did manage to bag though. #mammals #fox #foxoftheday #redfox #foxcub #foxeyes #babyanimals #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife
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