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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Woodchat Shrike A few images from a great afternoon spent near Brora in the Scottish Highlands this week. #birding #birdphotography #highlandbirds

A woodchat shrike perched atop a gorse bush.

A woodchat shrike with a beetle for dinner.

A woodchat shrike perched in a tree in the Scottish Highlands.

A woodchat shrike in flight over a gorse bush.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Mountain Hare Winter is lingering here in the Scottish Highlands, and it helps add something rather wonderful to the images of the hares from a workshop this past week. #mountainhare #hare #workshop #snow #winter

Mountain hare in the snow, in March, in the Scottish Highlands.

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caw10.bsky.social @caw10.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

So lucky to stay with my daughter and son-in-law in #Edinburgh. @kateywarran.bsky.social We then went to the #Cairngorms for a few days and despite terrible weather & 10,000 ISO got to see #crestedtits and #Snowbuntings. Thanks so much to @petewalkden.bsky.social photography

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Red Squirrel With snow falling, I decided to spend a few hours at the woodland hide, and it was magical. Email me if you'd like to book a day at this hide. #redsquirrel #snow #winter #wildlife #photography #workshop

A photo of a red squirrel sitting on a bracket fungus, with snow falling all around.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Red Squirrel A couple of action shots from a day spent at the woodland hide near Inverness yesterday. Email me if you would like to spend a day with me doing #photography here. #redsquirrel #inverness #scotland #wildlife #nature #workshop

A photo of a red squirrel leaping between trees in a Scottish woodland.

A photo of a red squirrel running along a fallen tree, in a Scottish woodland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Crested Tit After the recent storm, we headed up to the woods to check the trees and the feeders were standing. Thankfully they were, and the stars were already posing. As I had my camera with me, I took a few pics. If you wish to join me for a workshop with these birds, email me.

A photo of a crested tit in a Scottish woodland in the Highlands, perched on a lichen covered branch, with the fading heather behind.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Motherly Love A mother Eurasian otter rests on her young cub, perhaps making it feel safe, but definitely keeping it warm. #otter #workshop #mull #scotland #wildlife #nature #photography

A female Eurasian otter rests her head on her very young cub, so it feels safe and warm.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Black Throated Diver Dreamy conditions for photography but unfortunately that also means horrific for midges. I checked for a chick and nest before approaching (neither visible) and left after 10 mins, because I was being eaten alive. #diver #birdphotography #scotland #birding #wildlife

A photo of a black throated diver taken in some amber coloured evening light, on a loch in north west Scotland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Golden Eagle From a close encounter whilst on holiday out on the Isle Of Lewis recently. #goldeneagle #lewis #birdphotography #nature #wildlife #scotland

A photo of an adult golden eagle flying against a clear blue sky, out on the Isle Of Lewis, in Scotland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Pine Marten Despite spending a few hours in the hide since returning home, I've not had any more luck with this individual in the woodland. There's now a second pine marten visiting, which has been picked up on the trailcam we have up there. #pinemarten #scotland #photography #nature #wildlife

A photo of a pine marten sitting at the base of a pine tree, in a Scottish Woodland, just before dusk.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

Barn Owl Hunting at sunrise over meadows in north Norfolk this week. #barnowl #owl #birdphotography #norfolk #birding #wildlife

A photo of a barn owl flying in front of a hedge that is back lit by the rising sun.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Hawfinch Perched in a yew tree today, in the Forest Of Dean. Fantastic finches, and a real treat to watch. #hawfinch #ukwildlife #bird #birdphotography #glosbirds #birding #nature

A photo of a male hawfinch perched in a yew tree.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Pine Marten Standing tall, to catch the last light of the day. From an entertaining encounter in the woods yesterday. #pinemarten #highlands #ukwildlife #scottishwildlife #nature #photography #wildlife

A photo of a pine marten standing on its hind legs, catching the last rayes of sunlight, in a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Pine Marten A few photos of the beautiful visitor to the woodland hide, here in the Scottish Highlands. Taken in low light, at dusk. #pinemarten #wildlife #ukwildlife #naturephotography

A photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

A portrait photo of a pine marten taken at dusk in a Scottish woodland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Mountain Hare - nibbling heather right in front of us, during a workshop this week. It clearly trusted us and was comfortable with us watching. #mountainhare #hare #scotland #workshop #highlands #ukwildlife

A photo of a mountain hare, beginning to moult into its summer colours, nibbling on some heather.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Common Toads A few wide angle images of toads I watched making their way through a Scottish woodland today. #toad #ukwildlife #scotland #highlands #spring

A wide angle photo of a common toad, making its way through a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

Male Ptarmigan A very confiding individual, we managed to spot and then approach, on a day out on the west coast of the Scottish Highlands. Bliss! A fantastic and fun-filled day out with my buddy @andyhowardphoto.bsky.social 😎 #ukwildlife #scotland #highlands #bird #birdphotography #ptarmigan

A photo of a male ptarmigan sitting amongst boulders at the top of a hill, on the west coast of Scotland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

Goshawk A few flight shots of these awesome raptors. From the Scottish Highlands. #goshawk #ukwildlife #birding #birdphotography #highlands #scotland

A photo of an adult northern goshawk in flight, in the Scottish Highlands.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Red Squirrel Defying gravity as it scampers around a woodland in the Scottish Highlands. #redsquirrel #ukwildlife #naturephotography #scotland #highlands

A red squirrel in mid-air, scampering across the woodland floor, in the Scottish Highlands.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

No more photos, please! A mountain hare cleaning, or perhaps waving, or stretching... From a fine day out in unusually mild weather, on the hills here in the Highlands. #mountainhare #scotland #ukwildlife #nature #photography

A mountain hare, cleaning its hind leg, whilst sitting on a hillside in Scotland. Photographed in the winter, with the hare in its white coat.

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Cathy G @afinesetofwhiskers.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

It's cold, dark and world news is bleak, but there are still giggling hares in the Cairngorms to cheer up any winter Monday ! P.s best if you have @petewalkden.bsky.social at your side 😊🐇

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Red Squirrel I have plenty of dates in March available for workshops with these wonderful creatures. See my website for details of photography workshops with subjects like mountain hares, crested tits, red deer and more. #redsquirrel #highlands #scotland #winter #workshop

A photo of a red squirrel sitting on a bracket fungus, on the side of a silver birch tree, in a woodland in the Highlands Of Scotland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Crossbills A bonus treat for us, at the end of a crested tit workshop here in the Scottish Highlands. Great to see these a bit lower down in the trees for once. #crossbill #birding #birdphotography #ukwildlife #bird #highlands #scotland

A photo of a crossbill perched in a pine tree, in the Scottish Highlands.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Three Kings. A trio of majestic red deer stags approach from a misty hillside, in the Highlands Of Scotland. #reddeer #deer #stag #ukwildlife #blackandwhite #photography #scotland #workshop

Three red deer stags approach from a misty hillside in the Highlands Of Scotland. A black and white photograph of the trio.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Red Squirrel Pausing for a moment, as she scampers through the woodland. Enchanting. #redsquirrel #squirrel #ukwildlife #cute #highlands #scotland #photography #naturephotography

An enchanting moment, as a red squirrel pauses for a moment, whilst scampering through a woodland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Mountain Hare Cleaning his paws and nose. From today's workshop, spent on the hills of the Scottish Highlands, in fine company. #mountainhare #hare #ukwildlife #photography #workshop #winter #scotland #highlands #wildlife

A photo of a white mountain hare, cleaning his paws and face, whilst sitting in a form, surrounded by heather.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Mountain Hare Waving at us from its form on the hillside today. #mountainhare #hare #ukwildlife #nature #photography #fun

A mountain hare in its white pelage, giving us a wave with its hind paw.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Red Grouse Gliding by, on his way to see off a rival. From a #workshop I was running yesterday. #redgrouse #ukwildlife #birds #birdphotography #highlands #scotland

A photo of a red grouse gliding by, on his way to see off a rival.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Red Squirrel One of the visitors to the woodland hide I use for my winter workshops. Such a treat to see. #redsquirrel #squirrel #scotland #highlands #ukwildlife

A photo of a red squirrel nibbling on a hazelnut, whilst sitting on a tree stump, in a Scottish woodland, carpeted with heather.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Brown Hare At one point, when I was watching the hares, one of them scampered into a resident's yard. I managed to get a couple of images before it raced away, back into the meadow and away. #brownhare #hare #ukwildlife #Highlands #Scotland #portrait #photography #wildlife

A portrait photo of a brown hare sitting momentarily in a yard near a property.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Brown Hare Pausing for a moment, while making its way across a meadow in the Scottish Highlands, today. #brownhare #hare #ukwildlife #Highlands #Scotland #portrait #photography #wildlife

A portrait photo of a brown hare in a meadow, in the Scottish Highlands, in the winter.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Mountain Hare From a beautiful few hours spent sitting on a hillside with this endearing creature. She posed beautifully for us. And not a breath of a breeze. #mountainhare #ukwildlife #winterwatch #highlands

A photo of a mountain hare in her white, winter coat, sitting up in long grasses, on the side of a hill in the Highlands of Scotland.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Crested Tit Catching the winter sunshine, in an otherwise shaded woodland in the Scottish Highlands. #crestedtit #birds #winterwatch #scotland #ukwildlife

A photo of a crested tit perched on a lichen-covered branch, in a woodland in the Scottish Highlands.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Long-Tailed Ducks Photos of male and female, bobbing around on the waters of the Moray Firth yesterday, as the sun began to set behind. #birds #ducks #ukwildlife #birdphotography #Scotland #Highlands

A photo of a male long-tailed duck on water reflecting the setting sun, on the Moray Firth.

A photo of a female long-tailed duck on water reflecting the setting sun, on the Moray Firth.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Hen Harrier. A couple of images of the gorgeous ringtail hen harrier that was hunting over snow-covered fields, just a short drive from my home near Inverness. What a treat to see! #henharrier #ringtail #birds #birdphotography #ukwildlife #inverness #highlands #scotland

A photo of a ringtail hen harrier in flight, over a snow-covered meadow on a sunny afternoon.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Snowy Sunset This view stopped me in my tracks, as I drove home today, near Inverness airport. Just an iPhone photo... #sunset #snow #inverness #scotland #highlands

A photo of the sun setting behind a coppice, turning the sky orange. A snow-covered road leads to the sun, with low-lying mist shrouding a meadow alongside it.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Mountain Hare Watching me, with the usual look of disdain, as I lumbered around in the deep snow. It was freezing up there, with spin-drift and frozen rain blowing around. They're hardy creatures. #mountainhare #ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #highlands #scotland #snow

A photo of a mountain hare in its white winter coat, sitting in deep snow, on the side of a hill, in the Scottish Highlands.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Crested Tit A high-key portrait of the punk rocker of the Scottish woodlands. #crestedtit #highkey #ukwildlife #birds #birdphotography #snow

A high-key portrait of a crested tit, perched in deep snow.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Red Grouse Taking flight from the snow-covered moors this afternoon, in the Scottish Highlands. #redgrouse #grouse #birds #birdphotography #highlands #scotland

A photo of a red grouse taking flight from snow-covered moors today.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Water Rail. Whilst spending Christmas back in the Midlands, it was lovely to revisit Upton Warren nature reserve, albeit on a foggy afternoon. Still one of the best sites in the UK for seeing water rails. #waterrail #birdphotography @worcswt.bsky.social

A photo of a water rail out in the open, in the shallows of a lake, at Upton Warren nature reserve, in Worcestershire.

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Pete Walkden @petewalkden.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

Otter Family. Snuggled together after hunting in the loch behind. #otter #Mull #Scotland #workshop #guiding

A photo of a family of otters snuggled together on a bed of seaweed.

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