Mart_the_Gooner

@mart-the-gooner

Hi, I’m a keen amateur photographer that’s here to share my pics & gain inspiration from others. You’ll see I’m somewhat addicted to photographing birds in flight. Thanks for looking 😊

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Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 20d

Happy #FlyDay #CommonSwift @rspb.bsky.social #BirdsInFlight

A head-on close-up of a Common Swift in flight, filling the frame with its swept-back wings outstretched. The bird’s dark eye, short bill and pale throat are sharply focused, while the wings blur slightly at the tips to convey speed. A softly blurred green background isolates the swift, highlighting its streamlined shape and intense gaze.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 20d

TFI #FlyDay #GreenWoodpecker #BirdsInFlight #ECK #Birds

A European Green Woodpecker flies low across a grassy meadow, captured side-on with its wings fully extended. Its olive-green body, bright red crown, pale face and long pointed bill are sharply in focus, while the barred patterning on the wings and the splayed tail feathers are clearly visible. The bird’s eye is bright and alert, and the softly blurred background of sunlit grasses and wildflowers enhances the sense of speed and motion.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 21d

Love this poem by @johnkaprielian.bsky.social

Head on view of a Common Swift in flight with both wings fully outstretched against a softly blurred green background. Warm backlighting illuminates the translucent flight feathers, revealing their intricate layering and structure. The bird’s dark, glossy eyes, tiny hooked bill and smooth pale throat are sharply in focus, creating the impression of direct eye contact. Fine feather detail across the head, body and tail is crisply rendered, while the symmetrical pose and glowing wings give the image a striking sense of grace, speed and precision.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 21d

Common Swift #CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight #Birds #MigratoryBirds

Close up of a Common Swift banking in flight, revealing intricate feather detail across its dark brown upperparts and the pale underside of one outstretched wing. The bird glances upwards with its large, glossy eye, while its small bill and pale throat are clearly visible. Tiny feet are tucked against the body as it twists effortlessly through the air, set against a smooth, softly blurred green background that highlights its elegant aerial form.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 21d

Screaming Swift #CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight #Birds

A Common Swift screaming in fast, head-on flight with its long, scythe shaped wings fully outstretched. The bird’s wide open gape reveals the deep pink mouth it uses to scoop insects from the air, while its dark eye catches the light. Fine feather detail is visible across the wings and body against a smooth, sunlit green background that isolates the bird and emphasises its speed and agility.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 23d

We still have plenty of Swifts house hunting for next Summer👌 #CommonSwift #BirdsInFlight

A Common Swift captured mid-flight as it banks through the air, revealing its sleek, streamlined body and long, curved wings. The bird’s dark eye and bill are in sharp focus, while the softly blurred green background isolates the swift and emphasises the speed and elegance of its aerial manoeuvre.

A Common Swift hovering directly at the entrance hole of a white wooden nest box, inspecting it closely, wings raised, pale throat visible against dark plumage.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 25d

A Reed Warbler picking its way through a dense reed bed carrying a food delivery to a well hidden nest. #BirdsInFlight #ReedWarbler

A Reed Warbler flies through a dense reedbed with wings fully spread, carrying insects in its bill. Warm morning light illuminates the golden reeds, while soft green stems blur in the foreground, creating a natural frame around the bird as it heads towards its hidden nest.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 25d

I've always struggled to get a decent fight shot of a Green Woodpecker, this my best attempt to date. It's a heavy crop but still looks okay for social media #GreenWoodpecker #BirdsInFlight

A European green woodpecker in flight against a pale blue sky. Its bright red crown, olive-green upperparts and pale face are clearly visible, with the wings swept back and the barred underwing feathers fanned out. The bird is captured side-on in crisp detail, appearing to glide effortlessly, while softly blurred tree foliage frames the lower corners of the image.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 26d

Today is definitely a Happy #Flyday we might just have a breeding pair in our recently installed Action For Swifts (AFS30) nest box🤞 @rspb.bsky.social #BirdsInFlight #CommonSwift

A Common Swift hovers vertically beneath the entrance of a white nest box, wings fully outstretched and tail fanned wide as it prepares to cling to the entrance. Its tiny feet are extended towards the wooden landing strip, while the bird’s dark plumage contrasts against a softly blurred green background. The image freezes the split second before the swift disappears inside, showcasing the remarkable precision and agility of its flight.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· 27d

Happy #Flyday #CommonSwift #Birds #BirdsInFlight #ECK #BirdOfTheDay #Puckeridge #HertsBirds @hertsbirds.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @hannahbournetaylor.bsky.social

Common Swift banking mid-flight against a clear blue sky, scythe-shaped wings swept back, mouth open, with a blurred building in the background.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· Jul 12

A Common Swift launches from a nest box in a split second, folding and snapping its wings into perfect position almost instantly. I’ve been trying to capture this exact moment for ages, ,blink, and you’ve missed it. #BirdsInFlight #CommonSwift @rspb.bsky.social

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· Jul 11

Sand Martin #SandMartin #BirdsInFlight @rspb.bsky.social

A razor-sharp action photograph of a sand martin in mid-flight against a beautifully blurred green background. The bird is banking left with both wings fully spread, revealing the fine detail of its dark brown flight feathers. Its glossy dark upperparts contrast with its bright white throat and underparts. Clenched in its short black bill is a small bundle of pale feathers, likely being carried to line a nest. Warm, golden light highlights the bird’s plumage and the translucent edges of the wings, while the soft bokeh isolates the subject and emphasizes the sense of speed and grace.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· Jul 10

Happy #FlyDay @rspb.bsky.social #CommonSwift #BidsInFlight

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· Jul 5

A bit of shade under the eaves can provide some benefit, insulated boxes can help too. Don’t dismiss it without speaking to a local Swift group. There is normally a solution. We found a spot behind a chimney breast & it was deemed to be a tough box to navigate,

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· Jul 4

My #firstbirdofmyday is a swift bombing past our bedroom window 🤎

A common swift flies low across a quiet suburban street in bright summer sunshine. The bird is captured side-on with one wing raised and the other swept down, revealing the elegant crescent shape of its wings and its dark brown plumage. Trees and shrubs form a leafy green backdrop, while a lamppost and its shadow create vertical lines in the softly blurred background, emphasizing the swift’s speed and graceful flight.

Mart_the_Gooner@mart-the-gooner· Jul 3

A Common Swift returns to its nest beneath the eaves of a brick house in Puckeridge, Hertfordshire. The bird is captured in mid-air with its wings raised and tail spread as it approaches the nest entrance, with the softly blurred façade of the historic building in the background.