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The Birding Collective Hi, Im Austin and im padditonate about birding.

So here is a space whete I can connect with communities and unite people through a shared passion for observing and appreciating wild birds and wildlife. Welcome, I am Austin a photographer based in the North West of England, but will happily photograph weddings all over the UK. I look forward to hearing your story soon but in the meantime enjoy having a look around or find out more about what I o

ffer below. I love all types of photography and specialize in weddings, newborns and family portrait photography and I know everyone is different so I strive to tailor your wedding photography around you from start to finish.

11/06/2026

🌴 From tropical Africa to… North Wales? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

The birding community is losing its mind over the UK’s first-ever Western Reef Heron. But what makes this bird so fascinating?

10/06/2026

Have you completed the ultimate UK Woodpecker checklist? 🪵

Most people can easily spot our resident giants, but completing the full lineup takes serious patience, sharp ears, and a bit of luck.Here is the breakdown of the 4 species you need to find:

💥 1. Great Spotted Woodpecker: The drumbeat of the British woodland. Loud, bold, and a frequent garden visitor.

🟢 2. Green Woodpecker: The ground-feeder. Look for them on lawns hunting for ants, and listen out for their distinct "yaffle" laugh.

🔎 3. Lesser Spotted Woodpecker: The rarest resident. Sparrow-sized, elusive, and strictly restricted to the high forest canopy.

🤫 4. The Eurasian Wryneck: The ultimate plot twist. This bizarre, snake-mimicking migrant doesn’t even drum on trees, but it is officially part of the family!

How many of these have you actually ticked off your list?👇 Drop your score in the comments! Are you sitting at 3/4 or have you found the elusive Wryneck?

07/06/2026

🚨 BIRDING HISTORY MADE! A potential FIRST for the UK has just been spotted! 🇬🇧🦅

The incredibly rare Western Reef Heron (Egretta gularis) has been found at Foryd Bay near Caernarfon in North Wales! 🌊

Usually found along the coasts of West Africa, the Middle East, and Southern Asia, this coastal specialist is an absolute 'mega' vagrant this far north. 🌍✈️

07/06/2026

Five thousand miles from Africa just to show off that gorgeous orange-red tail. Totally worth the patience to catch this male Common Redstart on camera! 🧡🌿

06/06/2026

If you haven’t been birding in Cyprus yet, put it at the very top of your bucket list. This island hits completely different.Because of its unique position between Europe, Asia, and Africa, millions of migratory birds rest here every single year.

One minute you’re watching flamingos on a salt lake, and the next you’re checking endemic warblers off your life list against a backdrop of ancient ruins. 🌊

✨Have you ever birded in Cyprus? Drop your ultimate dream lifer in the comments! 👇

05/06/2026

Birding in Cyprus hits different 🇨🇾✨From rare endemic species to hundreds of thousands of migratory birds crossing the Mediterranean flyway, Cyprus is an absolute paradise for birdwatchers.

There is nothing quite like hearing the first calls of the morning at the marshes or spotting a lifer against a backdrop of ancient ruins. 🦅🌊Have you ever birded here during peak migration season? Drop your favorite Cyprus bird sighting below! 👇

04/06/2026

The pelican from the Pelican Restaurant in Paphos is a famous local celebrity named Kokos (or Koko). For decades, this charismatic bird has served as the unofficial mascot of the Paphos Harbour, greeting tourists and wandering freely along the waterfront.

Kokos is treated as a wild bird and a member of the family. She is not caged or kept on a leash. She splits her time roaming the boardwalk, swimming in the harbour water, photobombing diners, and visiting nearby landmarks.

02/06/2026

Did you know the Cyprus Warbler and Cyprus Wheatear is endemic to this island? That means they breed absolutely nowhere else on Earth! 🌍

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