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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2026

Dipper. Britain's only aquatic songbird. I see these birds quite often, but then I've learned where to look and how to spot the characteristic dipping movement. They're found in Scotland, Wales and northern or south western parts of England, typically on […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A small, round brown bird with a white bib stands on a rock in the middle of a fast flowing stream. They're surrounded by water droplets and there's some green vegetation in the background.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Day 4 - 60km. Somehow I was actually feeling less tired by this point, which was good because I realised we'd need to keep quite a brisk pace if we were to make the train home. The end of the route was an unassuming sign outside a Roman fort in South Shields […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A collection of bridges in Newcastle, including the Tyne bridge. There are some dragon boats in the river - I didn't stop to find out why.

I'm not actually in the water, I'm on a floating platform waiting for a ferry to South Shields.

Here's the ferry! It's only a ten minute ride, so it's fairly small but there are plenty of seats and room for cycles.

The ferry is an official part of the National Cycle Network, hence the blue sticker directing people onto the boat. We saw a lot of these stickers over the four days (Sustrans budget doesn't seem to stretch to proper signs most of the time).

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Day 3 - 35km. A "rest" day with a short ride and a gentle walk around Vindolanda. This ride featured the steepest climb of the trip, which I was dreading but then forgot where it was, so completed it thinking it was just another hill. Then, just as I started […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

Vindolanda with yet more rolling hills in the background.

Vindolanda again, focused on the remains of some raised floors that would have been used to store grains.

A Sustrans millennium way marker, showing the highest point of the route, at the top of a rolling hill.

A sign in the centre of Hexham showing distances to other parts of Britain.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Day 2 - 70km. Another damp start from Bowness on Solway. Warnings of a lorry having shed its load en route, so potentially busy roads and diversions ahead. We left the coast for rolling hills begin and, after passing through Carlisle, see Hadrian's wall for […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

Green rolling hills, with scattered trees and bright cloudy skies

Carlisle castle with my bike outside. There are some English flags flying, but that's probably okay.

A rickety wooden fence with a sign saying "Ye Olde Fragile Fence Please Toucheth Not".

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Day 1 - 85km. Whitehaven was full of friendly & welcoming people. The day started rainy, but brightened later. Some busy roads early on, but otherwise lots of lovely cycle paths & sea views. Morning coffee was accompanied by swallows flying low overhead & […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A Northern train heading towards Whitehaven, along single track next to the sea. The cycle way is alongside.

A very pretty sign for Hadrian's cycle way and the coastal footpath. The sea is visible in the background.

A cup of coffee sat on a bench. In the background is grass, the sea and some blue skies.

A field with some sheep and horses. There are some hoses in the background and also, the sea.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

Day 0 - 15km. Due to engineering works, we started at St Bee's and cycled a short, yet very hilly, distance to our hotel - hoping wake up fresh for our first full day of cycling. It didn't start well, as we nearly missed the stop and had to quickly grab the […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

Two cycles on a Northern train. This was by far the best accomodation of any of the five trains we took on the journey.

St Bee's train station with the level crossing in the background.

Dramatic cliffs, looking out to sea. I was hoping for some fulmars or kittiwakes, but none were present.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2026

My partner and I recently returned from cycling the Hadrian's C2C cycle route, having cycled 260km with 2,000m of ascent in 4 and a bit days. I'd never done a multi day cycle trip before, so obviously the first one I thought I'd try was a four day journey […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A woman sits on a wooden bench looking out to sea. There are two cycles leaning up against the bench.

A black and white photo of the sea and sky. The waves are gentle and even.

A black and white photo of Hadrian's wall, with rolling hills in the background. There's a leafy tree on the right.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

Spider (cellar spider/daddy longlegs). This is the same spider taken with my phone and my "proper" camera. It's worth remembering that cameras are just tools that allow you to create different images with different effects, and are not necessarily better or […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A long legged spider hanging from a thread. There's an apple orchard in the background and some yellow flowers.

A long legged spider hanging upside down from a thread. Details of the spider are visible, particularly the strong lines of the legs. The background is a fairly smooth green, which helps to emphasize the lines and shapes.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026

Mandarin duck. It's that time of year when many birds moult. This means smaller birds hide away in the bushes, ducks, geese and swans lose the ability to fly, and I take great joy in pointing out that this is in fact a male mandarin. This male bird is in […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

European robin. I foolishly used to think robins were boring and while I do enjoy going out to watch the more "exciting" bird species, I've found that I also really enjoy watching the more common species. I think I've failed in my attempt to photograph a […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A robin perches on a post, probably wondering if I have any food.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 02/08/2026

Mallard duckling. It's a quiet time for birding right now, but a great time to be out cycling. So I've not been out much with my camera. Here's a duckling resting underneath mum from a few months back instead. June 2026. Stockport, UK. #Birds […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A fluffy, yellow and brown duckling sits down underneath a larger duck that's mostly out of frame. There's another duckling further to the right that is just about visible.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 26/07/2026

Young dunnock. It's been a long weekend, with a lot of travel and not enough sleep. Anyway, there are plenty of lovely young birds still around. I'm just slightly annoyed that all of the many baby robins on my local patch appear to be camera shy. #Birds […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A scruffy, grumpy, brown and otherwise nondescript small bird perches on a fence. They probably aren't entirely happy with the situation but haven't yet figured out anything better.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 12/07/2026

Another unbearably hot summer where the air is filled with smoke. We can't close our windows because of the heat and apparently we're too far away to need to, but the overwhelming smell and the pollution data says otherwise. Utterly devastating. There's no […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

The moor above Dovestones, covered with I'd guess miles of smoke. Photo taken from Marple.

Data from a pollution monitor attached to my house, measuring PM10, PM5 and PM2.5. They're all well above any legal limits (shown with dashed lines).

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 10/07/2026

Carrion crow. Birds don't sweat, so they need to pant in order to cool down. Which is what this crow was doing at the start of this current heatwave, at 8am one morning. It must be pretty unpleasant for them right now, given how hot it is today. #Birds […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A black coloured bird sits with their beak open and their throat expanded. The background shows some out of focus trees, creating a nice bokeh effect in the morning light.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 05/07/2026

European robin. I've been enjoying watching a pair of robins go in and out of my garden with food recently. They must have a nest somewhere nearby. Always a pleasure to see them and I'm glad that my tiny garden can provide a haven. I'll have to remember to […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A robin perches on a wooden fence. There are some bushes in the background and it's generally sunny.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/06/2026

Mallard ducklings. It's been a challenging week and I feel exhausted thanks to the unrelenting heat. It's mostly been too warm to watch wildlife or to edit photos, but what I have seen has been great. Here's one from last week, when it was actually cool […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A duckling stands up, there's another duckling next to them. In the background is the distinctive shape and colour of a male mallard that this youngster will (hopefully) grow up to be.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 14/06/2026

Juvenile house sparrow. This young bird only stopped on the branch for a fraction of a second. I'd been watching them and their family for a while, trying to get a clear shot, but they kept moving around, trying to stay out of sight. I used to see house […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A small brown bird sits up a branch and looks upward. Their feathers aren't as neat as an adult and they still have a yellow gape around their beak.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 07/06/2026

Juvenile pied wagtail. Here's a closer view of the same bird. I don't think I've seen really young pied wagtail before, so it was a pleasure to watch them explore.

A yellow and grey bird stands on some wood, surrounded by greenery.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 07/06/2026

Juvenile pied wagtail. I've been watching these birds fly around my local patch for the last few days. They've been hanging around a group of house sparrows, with the parents regularly calling nearby. Almost everyone has overlooked them, often even after […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A small yellow and grey-ish bird sits amongst some weeds. They have a distinctive yellow gape, characteristic of a young bird, and are generally still a bit fluffy.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 15/05/2026

Stock dove. I've had a challenging week and it feels like nothing has gone to plan. I wasn't even supposed to be out birding today. However, it was probably the only thing that's gone well. I've been wanting a good photograph of a stock dove for ages […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A grey bird, rather like a pigeon but with larger saucer-like eyes, sits under a tree. There are iridescent green and pink feathers around the bird's neck.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 08/05/2026

Pied flycatcher, female. An amber-listed bird that flies over from west Africa to breed in western Britain. Numbers declined by 56% between 1995 and 2023, but it's now the focus of conversation efforts so populations are expected to increase. It has an […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A small brown and white bird sits on a curved moss covered branch.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 01/05/2026

Carrion crow. You can't tell from the image, but this crow is disabled. They have a damaged foot and have difficulty getting around. Their family supports them, making sure they always get the food they need, and they seem to be doing well as a result […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A black and white photograph of a carrion crow. The crow is positioned towards the right of the frame and is looking over their shoulder towards the left.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 25/04/2026

It was fantastic catching up with lots of lovely folks at #OggCamp2026 today. I really enjoyed the talks as well. It was refreshing to spend time focusing on tech for fun and tech for good. Looking forward to tomorrow! I've been going to this conference […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

Remarkably the sun is shining on Manchester Piccadilly station. This hardly ever happens and apparently the station looks quite nice when it does.

Charlie giving an amazing talk, during which she paid tribute to some of the original organisers/founders. The slide has a photo of Dan and Les, with the words print("hello Oggcamp").

Kraken's tech office, with a really impressive octopus mural. The audience of people is listening to someone from Kraken give a talk.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 11/04/2026

Juvenile robin. A pair of robins have taken up residence in the garden. I've been hearing one singing loudly from the bush outside my study window. They've also been busy hoping around picking up grubs and any other food they can get hold of. Hopefully, in a […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A brown, speckled bird with large dark eyes sits uncertain on a piece of wood. They look robin-like, apart from the slightly different colouring and general fluffiness.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 03/04/2026

Teal, female. The smallest ducks found in the UK. Widespread in the winter but quite shy. Teals are mostly flying to their breeding grounds now, although some may stick around. RSPB Leighton Moss. March 2026. #Birds #BirdPhotography #Nature […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A small brown duck is swimming in the water. A patch of teal coloured feathers are visible on the wing.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 22/03/2026

Kingfishers. Spring is really starting to pick up now. I've not had much opportunity to get out with my camera, but managed to time it well with some recent exceptional weather & bird life. I've had to buy a new computer so I can continue to process photos […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A male kingfisher sits on a fallen tree, with a female sitting on a small branch below. The female is paler and has an orange underside to their beak.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 02/02/2026

Goldeneye (male). The resignation of our local MP and resulting by-election means I'll be mostly focused on politics this month. However, we've been treated to a stunning visitor on our local ponds over the last week. I'm really hoping he'll stay to see the […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A black and white duck sits in the water surrounded by water droplets.

The duck isn't fully black, but the harsh light makes it look the case. In reality, the feathers are wonderful green and purple.

A black and white duck stands in the water stretching his wings back. There are some water droplets flying around.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 18/01/2026

Robin. The sun doesn't shine that often, but when it does it's worth singing about. I love watching these feisty little birds. Our resident robins are joined by migrants from the continent during cold weather. They're one of the few birds that sing year […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A cute, small round bird with a red breast stands on a branch. Their mouth is open, giving the impression that they're singing.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 10/01/2026

Sparrowhawk. Wow, what a week. I saw a water rail on my local patch on Tuesday, as well as a mink with a frog in its mouth. This morning, I had my closest ever encounter with a sparrowhawk. I think a young female, but open to opinions. The cold weather can […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A brown and cream coloured hawk sits on a frosty wooden fence. There's a golden light behind her, complimenting her yellow eyes and feet. There's some dried blood on her breast feathers, while she's looking pensively down at something out of frame.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 04/01/2026

A slippery start to 2026. There are many reasons to despair right now and it can be hard to see that there's any good left. So here's a reminder that even in a badly kept urban park, which suffered badly (again) last year, there's still some magic to be […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A moorhen walking on ice. The large feet with claws, more frequently used for climbing, are probably helping a little.

A black-headed gull standing on ice. One leg is at an angle, but they're still upright for now.

A female mallard, looking confident and at home on the ice. Or maybe they were just hoping I had some food.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 28/12/2025

Red-necked phalarope. A photogenic, small wader that's always on the move. They're a red listed species in the UK with only 60-70 breeding pairs. They winter as far away as the eastern Pacific and can live up to 12 years. The males are more subtly coloured […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A small brown and grey bird sat on a pond, with a chestnut red neck patch. The bill is slim, for picking invertebrates out of the water. Moss and other vegetation are visible in the background.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 21/12/2025

A moment of calm and reflection. Even a Eurasian coot can be still for a moment (admittedly a fast shutter speed helps). They're a common bird in the UK and eve more so in the winter as the resident birds are joined by visitors from further east. It can be […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A black bird with a white "shield" on the forehead, looking down into golden water. The water is still, so their reflection is visible.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 14/12/2025

[Bird illness, not graphic, but sad] I'm sharing this, because I feel like most people don't see what's happening. Animals are usually removed quickly after dying and even when the birds are sick, the signs are missed. These photos show three of the cygnets […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A swan, still with some brown feathers showing it's not yet fully grown, sits still on a lake. The swan is looking downwards and the neck is s-shaped rather than straight.

Lethargy and a heavy, s-shaped neck are key indicators of bird flu.

A swan sleeping, the brown feathers, showing that it's a cygnet are clearly visible. The winter sun acts as a backlight and shows the swan's breath. Again, the bird is lethargic.

The head and neck of a young swan. There's some redness around the eye, which can become worse as the disease progresses. Birds may also become blind temporarily.

The low winter sun shows the brown and white feathers on the back and wings of the cygnet.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 14/12/2025

It's turning into a bad flu year for humans in the Northern hemisphere and it's turning out to be a bad year for bird flu too, at least locally. The influx of winter migrants has brought with it plenty of sick birds, especially Canada geese, who've been […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

Two adult mute swans standing on a manmade nest with seven cygnets, hatched just hours earlier. The cygnets are grey, fluffy and extremely cute. There are yellow flowers and reeds in the background. It looks like a sunny, late spring day.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 23/11/2025

This is a season of change. As the cold weather comes in, birds like this tufted duck return from their summer adventures, and others, like the young coot and young black‐headed gull experience cold weather for the first time. Meanwhile, photographers make […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A young coot sits in the water. The light is warm and golden.

A tufted duck sits in the water. Their feathers are dark grey and dark brown, with a dark blue-grey beak and yellow eyes.

A black-headed gull sits in the water. They don't have a black head, instead they have dark patches that look a bit like headphones. The barely visible brown feathers on the back indicate that this is a first winter bird.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 15/11/2025

Shetland. Three very different views of Shetland, of three different islands. No colour, just light, shadow and shape. And birds, of course. #bird #Shetland #Nature #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #UKWildlife

Noss.

A gannet standing on a cliff edge. The rock curves in a similar way to the gannet.

Sumburgh, south Mainland.

Dramatic rocks and dramatic light, showing guillemots living on the edge.

Hermaness, Unst.

The mist and rain almost obscures Muckle Flugga, the northern most lighthouse in the UK, from view. The rocks are flecked white with birds, although not as obviously as a few years ago before bird flu hit.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 07/11/2025

Grey heron. Infinitely patient. Hidden among the weeds. Watching and waiting. Herons typically live around five years, although the oldest ringed bird was 23 years old. We're lucky enough to have several of them around at the moment. Oct 2025. Stockport […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A grey heron looks down, the green reeds point up.

The background is white and only the head and shoulders of the bird are visible, especially the long pointed beak.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 02/11/2025

Carrion crow. The world seems to be full of arseholes today, especially ones who get angry with people for being on a bicycle. Anyway, here's a crow who spent ages manoeuvring these monkey nuts to make them all fit in their beak. #Birds #Nature #Wildlife #UKWildlife

A black carrion crow, with a slightly improbable number of nuts in their beak.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 26/10/2025

I took advantage of the brief sunshine yesterday to do what are likely to be my last cyanotypes of the year. Those six bookmarks, on (basically) expired paper, were done in a rush and yet are some of my favourites so far. I have lots of ideas for what I can […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

Six bookmarks that are blue photograms of various ferns and snowdrops.

A selection of bookmarks and a postcard. Most are photograms of different plants, a bike chain and some paperclips. There are also a couple of robins, made from negatives of digital photographs.

Eight cards, some featuring ferns or snowdrops, one of a bike chain, and two made from photographs of a robin and a crow.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 24/10/2025

Bird ringing. I was recently able to watch a bird ringing demo. I've previously spotted the little metal rings and reported them to find out more about the bird, but this was the first time I'd watched it being done. Birds are caught in a mist net, examined […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A greenfinch being held with one wing spread out. Someone's hand is pointing to the tertiary feathers, which give an indication of the age of the bird.

A greenfinch is being held in one hand, while being fitted with a tiny metal leg ring, using a specialist pair of pliers.

A great tit, upside down, in an old film canister on a set of scales. This is a standard sized container used for weighing small birds. While undignified, this is scientifically useful information.

A great tit being held in someone's hand. The back of the bird and tail feathers are visible.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 17/10/2025

Finally, for #FungiFriday, here are a few of the many mushrooms I found on the Isle of Man. It's a good year for mushrooms, but even so, I was surprised by the number and variety that I found.

A ghostly, pale mushroom with lots of folds. It's surrounded by moss, dead leaves and twigs.

An orangey brown mushroom in a pine woodland.

An orangey brown mushroom with a green ring. Surrounded by moss and clover.

Purple mushrooms with creamy gills, surrounded by dead grass and moss.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2025

Some more photos from the Isle of Man.

The remains of a lead mine are in the foreground, with lots of grey soil and the ruins of a small grey building. There are a couple of hills in the background.

A sign for the coastal path leans diagonally in front of a sloping hill. There's a map partway up the sign and a lot of moss.

A white viaduct runs parallel to a rocky stream. There's a small white house next to the viaduct and some trees on the opposite side.

A book nook has taken over a traditional British-style telephone box. There's a church in the background and some neatly kept grass in front.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 12/10/2025

Isle of Man. Apparently, I can't spend every holiday photographing birds, so here are some non-bird phone snaps of our recent trip. I found the Isle of Man to be a slightly strange place. It's another country but feels extremely English. It felt insular in […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A bay with a hill and some sloping cliffs in the background. The sea is gently lapping against some rocks and there's some yellow gorse in the foreground. A single bird is flying across the sky (a corvid of some sort).

The top of snaefell, the only mountain on the Isle of Man. There are rolling hills in the background and a trig point in the foreground.

This would be a lovely picture looking out to sea, but the camera has focused on a juvenile herring gull standing on a wall. This one looks neat with lots of detail visible on the tidy feathers.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 04/10/2025

Bearded tits. It's that time of year again, when the bearded tits (or reedlings) come out of the reeds and head to the grit trays. Autumn means a change in diet for these birds and an opportunity for photographers. As the weather cools, the birds switch to […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A female bird perched on a reed. The bird is a warm brown with a pale front and a long tail.

A female bird amongst the reeds. She's fluffed up despite the bright sun. She also has a couple of coloured plastic rings on her left leg, added as part of a scientific survey.

A male bearded tit. These get all the attention thanks to their impressive mustache and bright colouring. You might think they have a beard, but they don't. They're also not a tit.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 27/09/2025

Juvenile grey heron. He's trying hard to be a great hunter, but is sticking with smaller prey just for now and isn't too bothered by humans. I love that you see the small differences with the adult above in this photo. The youngsters always seem slightly […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A grey and white bird looks to the left. There's a green bush behind and it's a sunny day. The long sleek head feathers that are characteristic of a grey heron haven't appeared yet, giving this one an appearance of a slightly scruffy teenager.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 07/09/2025

Grey heron. A great hunter, who's not afraid of causing upset. Makes a sound that leaves no doubt of being descended from dinosaurs. Tendency to stand very still, making them popular with photographers. August 2025. Stockport, UK. #Birds #BirdPhotography […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2025

The Guardian are running two stories about tax avoidance today and I'm reminded of this Terry Pratchett quote: "Privilege just means 'private law'". #politics

Photo of a book, reading:
”'No, just very, very arrogant,' said William. 'We've always been privileged, you see. Privilege just means "private law". That's exactly what it means. He just doesn't believe the ordinary laws apply to him. He doesn't really believe they can touch him, and if they do he'll just shout until they go away. That's the de Worde tradition”

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2025

Rock pipit (aka "rocket"). This is a fairly common bird that lives around our rocky shores. It looks similar to a meadow pipit, but is slightly stockier and with slightly greyer colouring. When I looked up whether the population is increasing or decreasing […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

A small, olive brown bird is perched on some grassy rocks, surrounded by pink flowers. There's a hint of its pale streaky front. The bird is looking uncertainly towards the camera, although probably hasn't actually noticed the camera or photographer.

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Lucy B @linuxlucy.mastodon.org.uk.ap.brid.gy · 01/08/2025

Shetland plants. I'm not much of a plant person, but our tour guide pointed out several rare/interesting species while we were out looking for wildlife. In no particular order: 1. Oyster plant, on a beach. 2. Lesser twayblade, on a peaty moor. 3. Northern […] [Original post on mastodon.org.uk]

An oyster plant, very small with rounded leaves and tiny blue/purple-ish flowers.

Lesser twayblade, a tiny golden stem with tiny golden flower heads sticking up from the low grassy moorland plants. Easy to walk straight past.

Northern marsh orchid, bright pink/purple, very similar to a common spotted orchid. Surrounded by grass in front of a drystone wall.

Sundew, a carnivorous plant, laying low amongst some moss, waiting for insects to drop by.

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