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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

For #Birdoftheday alt theme #busted I have a male Sparrowhawk giving me the look 👀 #birds

A male Sparrowhawk perched on the branch of a pine tree. The bird is a medium sized raptor with a distinctive orange and white barring on the chest and blue grey back and wings. The bird has yellow eyes with a black iris and a short, sharp beak.

paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

A Gannet shot taken at #BemptonCliffs. I'm not sure if this is gathering of nest materials or if he's planning to make a romantic gesture 😘❤️ 🪶 #nikon

A head shot of a northern Gannet. The bird is sat in the long grass looking out to sea. The bird has a bunch of green stems and daisy type flowers in its beak. The bird has the classic peachy coloured head, long grey silver beak and blue eyes.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Male Sparrowhawk looking for its next target. #birds

The picture shows a male Sparrowhawk, a small to medium sized raptor perched on branch with a soft green background. The bird is facing away from the camera and looking to the right. This shows the birds dark blue grey plumage with orange face and white throat. It has a yellow and black eye with a short hooked beak.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Lovely morning in Leeds wildlife photography hide. Cuckoo showed up 😊. 🪶

Common Cuckoo takes flight from its perch. The bird is medium sized with light grey head and back with dark grey and white barring on its under belly and wings. The tail is dark with white spots. It has orange feet with a yellow and black eye.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Hare today, gone tomorrow 😊 from a recent visit to the North York Moors. #Hare

A brown hare pauses on a tarmac road in early morning light.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

T7 doing his thing at Horn Mill this morning. #GWash #Osprey 🪶

An Osprey side on with wings upright clutching a fish as it leaves the water. The bird is a large raptor with white breast and underwing. It has a dark brown back, wings and tail with a brown eye stripe.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Kittiwakes back at Scarborough Spa Bridge yesterday, enjoying a nice south easterly. #birds #Scarborough

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Grey owl getting ready for launch 🦉🪶

A Great Grey owl sits on a post looking forwards. The bird is a large owl with white, black and grey mottled plumage. It has a large facial disc with white eyebrows and yellow and black eyes.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Kestrel posing in the morning light 🌞

A European Kestrel perches on large branch in the early morning light. The bird is a medium sized raptor with rusty copper and black barred plumage.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

A male Sparrowhawk in the back garden this week. A bedroom window shot. 🪶

A male Sparrowhawk perches on the branch of a pine tree. The bird is a small raptor with a distinctive slate grey back and head with a white breast with orange barring. It has piercing yellow and black eyes and a silver grey hooked beak.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Trying to decide if I prefer the black and white or colour image. Any thoughts? #B&W 🪶

A matching image of the great grey owl but switched to black and white.

A great grey owl glides over long grass towards the camera. The bird is a large owl with a distinctive grey and white banded facial disc.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I seem to spend a lot of the winter months watching wildlife documentaries. I can't afford a safari but did head off to Yorkshire Wildlife Park the other day. 🦁🐯

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

A Great spotted woodpecker shot from my recent visit to the excellent Leeds Wildlife Photography Hide. 🪶

A great spotted woodpecker clings to the side of a tree in the early morning light. The bird is predominantly white with black cap and black strap lines running from the back of its head around the face and neck. The front of the wings are black and black and white striped at the ends. The bird has a bright red rump and also has a patch of red at the back of the head.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

It's that time of year again, not Xmas, the other one. Beardie time 😉 🪶 Taken at RSPB St Aidans last weekend.

A male Bearded Reedling clings to the top of reed where it has been eating the seeds. They change from an insect diet to a seed diet during the winter months and can be seen feeding on the tops. They pulp the seeds in their stomach by also swallowing grit. The male is a small bird with a orangey brown body with black and white marks on the wings. It has a blue grey head and a distinctive black moustache. It has a yellow beak and a yellow eye and black pupil.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

A juvenile Sparrowhawk checking out the sharpness of his talons in the morning sun. 🪶 Taken on a recent visit to the excellent Leeds wildlife photography hides. Well worth a visit.

The image shows a juvenile Sparrowhawk is perched on a lichen covered wooden post with a blurred wooded background catching early morning golden light. The bird is a small raptor with mottled brown back and head with a pale breast and underside with thin brown bars. It has bright yellow legs and sharp talons. The bird has a distinctive white eye stripe over the top of its eye which is bright yellow with a black pupil at the centre.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Lovely Autumn walk at Fountains Abbey at the weekend. 🍂🍁Love #Autumn 😁

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

I think I've missed the Red deer rut at Royal Studley this year. Everything seemed to be settled and sorted this morning.

A Red deer stag lays in the green grass floor. He is looking forward with a full antlers and a diffused background of brown gold leaves.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Kingfisher from this mornings visit to #RSPB St Aidans 🪶

The picture shows a European Kingfisher perched on a thin branch with a blurred background of reeds. The Kingfisher is facing away and looking to the left. It has bright blue feathers running down the centre of its back and flecks on its head. It has darker blue feathers on the wings and has bright orange chest and cheeks. The bird has a long black beak and eyes with a white throat and white band at the back of the neck.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Red Kite shot from the recent visit to Gigrin Farm. 🪶 My first real test of #Nikon 300mm pf f4.

The Red Kite is a large raptor with reddish brown body and base of the wings and tail, which also have white plumage and then black wing tips. It has a silver grey head and yellow beak and talons. In the shot the bird is flying upwards facing toward the camera whilst clutching a piece of food. It is set against a blurred green and blue background.

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Graham Appleton @wadertales.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

I finally manged a trip to Gigrin Farm at the weekend. 100's of Red Kite images to work through. This is a shot of the Leucistic Kite that regularly visits. 🪶

The image shows a Red Kite flying low and banking towards the camera over a blurred yellow and green grassland. The bird is a large raptor with predominantly white feathers which is due to a lack of pigmentation. It has more reddish brown and light brown feathers dotted around it's back, wings and tail.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

I haven't posted a Kingfisher shot for a while, one of my favourite UK birds. This was taken in between Osprey visits at Horn Mill Trout farm a couple of weeks ago. 🪶

A male European Kingfisher is perched on thin with thin green leaves around it and is set against a soft green background. It is facing the camera and looking right as viewed. The bird has the bright orange chest, cheek and underside plumage. With a white patch on the back of the head and underneath the long black dagger like bill. The characteristic light blue plumage can be seen on the top of the head, base of the bill and shoulder.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

The boss, T7, locked on target at Horn Mill Trout farm earlier today #GwashOsprey 🪶

The picture shows a male Osprey diving towards the Lakes surface, wings pinned back with talons thrust forward and about to strike. The background is blurred green and reflected in the waters surface. The bird is a large raptor with white head, body and legs. It has brown back and wings with a brown eye stripe.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

A common cuckoo pondering its next move 🪶

A common male cuckoo perched on a n old wooden post with a blurred green background. The bird is facing away and looking to its left with its wings pointing downwards. It is a medium sized bird with grey head and back with white and dark grey barring on its belly and under wings. The tail is darker grey with white flecks. The eye is bright yellow with a black centre with a thin yellow eye ring.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Labour promised to restore nature. ❌ Instead, their Planning Bill contains a licence to destroy it. We offered solutions. We’re done waiting. Part 3 of the Bill would gut the laws protecting our most precious habitats & species. Without significant change, it must be scrapped.

Screenshot of a Guardian news article with the headline: “Wildlife charities urge Labour to scrap ‘licence to kill nature’ in planning bill.” The subheading reads: “Conservationists say part of bill allowing developers to avoid environmental laws by paying into nature fund should be ditched.” Below, a protest photo shows handmade signs in woodland. One reads “BAT FACTS – 14 species of bat in Buckinghamshire. Bats are the only mammals that can fly.” Another says “FAT CATS KILL BATS” in bold letters. The image underscores public anger and the scale of opposition to the proposed Planning Bill.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

A Razorbill heading back to the cliff face at Bempton Cliffs 🪶

The picture is looking down the rocky and partially vegetated cliff face to the left and has a white foaming sea to the right. In the middle of the shot a Razorbill is flying upwards towards the camera with feet and wings spread out as it prepares to land. The bird is a medium sized Auk with a predominantly black head, wings, beak and feet with a white belly and under wings. It has thin parallel white lines that run along the beak.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

A chance encounter with a Kestrel at RSPB St Aidans last weekend. A successful dive for prey followed 👍🪶 #Flyday #StAidans

A side on view of a Eurasian Kestrel hovering with wings uplifted against a blue sky whilst it looks to the ground for prey. The bird is a small to medium raptor with reddish brown body and back. The underside of wings and body is pale with dark spots. It has a grey blue tail and head with vertical dark eye stripe. The eye ring and base of the beak is yellow.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

A Mandarin Duck at one of my local parks, a bird I haven't had an opportunity to photograph before. What a beauty. Alt text description had to be copied straight from the Collins guide book 😉 🪶

A male Mandarin duck sits on a grassy bank looking out towards the lake beyond. The duck has a mane of Orange, white, greenish & brown feathers, with white above the eye and elongated orange facial plumes. It has a dark breast with vertical white stripes, brown flanks and white underside. The bill is bright red with a pale tip.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A visit to RSPB Bempton Cliffs at the weekend. 🪶 #Puffin

A shot of a Puffin flying upwards as it prepares to land on the cliff face. The bird is isolated against a green blue sea with wings spread and bright orange feet down. The bird has a white face and body with a black back, tail & head. It's beak has stripes of red, yellow and blue.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

A Kestrel shot from the weekend, I had found this one mid snack, so took a few shots and left them to it. 🪶

A perched European Kestrel looks straight towards the camera whilst clutching its prey.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

It was a fantastic day, thank you #YorkshireCoastNature. I would highly recommend, it's a great location and amazing variety of owls. 🪶

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Another shot from last night's Barn Owl encounter 🪶

A Barn Owl flies towards the camera wings upright. Low evening sunlight catches the wings and provides a soft golden background.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I have not one, but two Barn Owls back on the local patch this week. Just hoping they stay for the Summer 🤞🪶

A Barn Owl flies towards the camera, it is early evening light with a golden brown background.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Nearly the end of Jan, 😁looking forward to days with more light and more green in the backgrounds 🤞. #birds

A side view of a Eurasian Kestrel perched on top of a a dead branch. The background is a soft green and white and terracotta coloured buildings.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I feel cold just looking at this ❄️🥶beautiful image.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

A visit to my local reserve today for the early morning light. I managed to get my first Stonechat shots of the Winter. #birds

A Stonechat perches on the top of a bullrush in early morning golden light.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

A male Bullfinch on his frosty perch. It's been a cold week, even had Mistle Thrush and Goldcrest turn up in the Garden. ❄️🥶 #birds

A male Bullfinch is perched on top of a frosted bramble. The bird is a large finch with bright orangy breast, black head and beak with a silver grey back and a white band on the black wings.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Morning, this Robin was very bold the other day and I expect very used to being fed. 🪶 I will have to remember to take something next time.

A European Robin with deep orange breast and pale brown body stands on top of a wooden post. The background is out of focus mixed brown.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

I was quite lucky to have a Barn Owl in my local area this summer. #birds 🪶 Unfortunately it didn't find a mate to breed, fingers crossed for 2025.

A Barn Owl with wings outstretched hunts over long grass.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Morning, a distant shot of a Marsh Harrier at #RSPBAirevalley St Aidans from the weekend. #Birds 🪶

A Male Marsh Harrier glides over its reed and grassland habitat. As this is taken in the winter all the vegetation is golden and brown.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

My favourite shot from 2024. Hoping this male Osprey returns to breed in 2025 and fingers crossed, get another opportunity to photograph him🤞. #birds 🪶

An Osprey leaving the water trying to get a better hold of the fish it has just caught.

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paulrods16.bsky.social @paulrods16.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Morning, nearly there! Another Mute Swan shot from the weekend. A combination of wind and threat posture meant all the feather detail was on glorious display. #Birds 🪶

The picture shows a mute swan swimming away. It is in a threat posture and its wings are arched over its back, revealing a lot of feather detail.

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David Steel @steelyseabirder.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Welcome to Super Seabird Sunday where we ask you to share videos, photos & artwork of seabirds to brighten up timelines. Here is a brooding Arctic Tern from the Isle of May to get us started #SuperSeabirdSunday #Seabirds

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