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09/09/2026

Midweek post, featuring the common Buzzard on a hay bale and firmly fixed on its territory scanning for food.

Minutes before this, I nearly ran over a Hen Harrier in the road (I didn't it flew away safely, but I was as shocked as the Hen Harrier) so I couldn't resist pulling over and trying to locate it again. No Joy however I came back with this little beauty instead so I can't complain.

Quite a common sight in the skies but over never seen one close, perched in the wild so I was quite chuffed with this spot.
Sony A7III, Tamron 150-500 f/5-6.7

06/09/2026

Happy Sunday afternoon folks. A couple of snaps from the Farne Islands from a few weeks back now, this time of a grey seal! I honestly can't begin to tell you how much wildlife is on the east coast up in Northumberland and no better way to see it out at sea than with !
Sony A7III, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

03/09/2026

Taking a boat trip with a couple of weeks ago and not expecting to see any more puffins, especially being so late in the season but never the less, with its frantic wing beat and low flight I managed to spot and snap this fella fishing and flying back to shore.

Couldn't make it out in person but it just looked like one from its behaviour, so I snapped away and on the back of the camera with a bit of zoom, bang, a puffin! It's 100% on the list next year to make a special trip to capture them breeding and in their habitat on the island so I can't wait for that! Still, quite special to spot and capture so late on in the season after 95% have fledged.

Photographed on a moving boat at the full 500mm end of the lens and a speeding bird, it was a challenge to say the least.
Sony A7III, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

28/08/2026

It would have been rude not to, right!?

Over on Holy Island during the summer break in Northumberland the tidal times meant that we were there for the recent solar eclipse. So, unique circumstances, unique lighting with a regular composition, why not!

What do you think? Let me know in the comments.
Sony A7iii, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8

25/08/2026

I've been away for a few weeks and some time off with the family, which has been bliss and I hope everyone has had a special summer.

Here's a couple of recent evening shots of a barn owl, waiting, watching and taking flight. From the quiet corners of the barn to the open sky , the breathtaking grace of the barn owl.
Sony A7iii, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

31/07/2026

Happy Friday people.

Not the sharpest image, not the cleanest image, but a special moment none the less. First encounter with a dipper that was foraging for food and then swimming across the river in front of me.

Not every shot is going to be perfect, in the moment trying to witness it happen and to capture it too but every shot tells a story!

After my mate spotted the dipper, and whilst trying to get in a position to photograph the dipper, a kingfisher flew directly at me, up and over and down river. To say I was caught off guard would be an understatement! Striving for perfection and images that'll win prizes is great but switching off and being out in nature is the real prize.
Sony A7iii, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

24/07/2026

A juvenile Kingfisher, getting its bearings in the local stream, Lyme Brook. This little fella just sat for 20 minutes, sheltering from the hot weather a week or so ago and outstayed me. Watching and listening to it's parent hunting.

Trickiest thing I've shot yet, shooting through so much foliage with gusty, windy conditions but I couldn't pass up the opportunity.

Let me know if you've had the privilege of seeing a local kingfisher! Amazing what's on your door step.
Sony A7III, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

20/07/2026

I wasn't expecting any wildlife sightings, but that's probably my lack of knowledge, so I was pleasantly surprised to see this little Northern Wheatear whilst having a break at the top of the Glyders!

One of the songbirds with the longest winter migration, every single year spending their winters in Sub-Saharan Africa.....who knew! Incredible to think really, and quite frankly I was blowing out of my backside just climbing to the top of the Glyders.
Sony A7iii, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

16/07/2026

'Wounded Hunter'

Easily my favourite wildlife images to date that I've taken!

It's because of a mix of things but the natural mood 10 minutes after sunset, pushing the camera to its absolute limits, putting the time into finding the locations in the first place, finding the barn owl on the night which didn't seem like it was going to happen and then having the chance to be in its presence whilst hunting after a days photography all just added to the experience.

Let me know your favourite shot in the comments!
Sony | Alpha Europe A7iii, Tamron Lenses UK 150-500mm f/5-6.7

14/07/2026

In flight!

Catching the last light of the day, which is your favourite shot?
Sony A7iii, Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7

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