This Hummingbird Hawk-Moth was hovering above some flowers ready to get some nectar #hummingbirdhawkmoth #hawkmoth #pollinator #macro #oxfordshire

You’re photographing buzzards… then one suddenly starts calling to the others. 🦅 #Buzzard #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifePhotography #BritishWildlife #NaturePhotography #birds

Spotted this thistle standing out amongst the grass while out walking in South Wales, so I stopped and hoped something would land on it. A few minutes later, this goldfinch made my day. Sometimes patience really does pay off. 🐦🌿 #goldfinch #birdphotography #wildlife #ukwildlife #nature #birds

Osprey locked in with its catch, Horn Mill. Nothing beats watching these birds work. #osprey #ospreywithfish #britishwildlife #birdsinflight #wildlifephotography

I never thought I’d find myself photographing a Long-tailed Shrike on the Oxfordshire/Gloucestershire border. #LongTailedShrike #Shrike #RareBird #UKBirds #BirdPhotography #birds

Another photo of this little owl near Burford, Oxfordshire. I spent some time watching it hunting around a small field before it paused briefly on a fence post. #LittleOwl #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #BritishWildlife #BirdsOfBluesky #birds

Great to spend some time with the buzzards at Otterbourne Hides. This bird had just claimed a meal and called out to another buzzard eyeing it up. A fantastic behaviour to witness and a real privilege to photograph. #Buzzard #Birds #RaptorPhotography #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography

Looking back through last year’s Skomer images after our boat trip booking was unfortunately cancelled this year, I came across this puffin banking through the sky. #Puffin #SkomerIsland #birds #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography

Taken at a trout farm near Rutland Water, where the ospreys come in to fish. It was incredible to watch them dive, I liked this frame because I feel it shows the power of these fantastic birds. #Osprey #OspreyPhotography #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifePhotography #UKWildlifePhotography #birds #🪶

Zebra Jumping Spider on the folds of a rose #macrophotography #jumpingspider #wildlifephotography #zebraspider #ukspiders #zebrajumpingspider

A jay in flight from our family holiday in Pembrokeshire. #EurasianJay #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #PembrokeshireWildlife #UKWildlife #birds #🪶

Long-eared Owl. Photographed in a controlled setting, but still such a privilege to spend time with a bird this striking. The detail in the markings and those orange eyes really are something else. #LongEaredOwl #OwlPhotography #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #birds #🪶

Little owl, right at home in the Cotswolds. Photographed in a small village just outside Burford, where this one had clearly found itself a nice home in a local barn. #LittleOwl #CotswoldsWildlife #UKWildlife #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #birds #🪶

A leucistic red kite at Gigrin Farm. With so many red kites coming in to feed, this one was surprisingly hard to keep track of — but eventually it turned in towards the lens for a brief moment. Lovely to see. #RedKite #LeucisticRedKite #BirdsOfPrey #WildlifePhotography #birds #🪶

Taken on a calm evening at Rushy Common, with the water settled and this swan drifting through the last of the soft light. Really pleased this image was Highly Commended in The Society of Photographers monthly competition, May 2026. #MuteSwan #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #birds #🪶

Great Spotted Woodpecker from Shap, Cumbria. I always enjoy watching these, even if they rarely sit still for long. This one gave me just enough time for a close portrait before moving on through the trees. #GreatSpottedWoodpecker #UKWildlife #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #birds #🪶

A hungry caterpillar… I like the odd macro shot, and found this leafroller caterpillar tucked into an apple tree leaf, having a proper munch. #LeafrollerCaterpillar #MacroPhotography #GardenWildlife

This Common Whitethroat was singing away with a berry held firmly in its beak, possibly a little food offering, or simply not quite ready to give up the snack. #Whitethroat #naturephotography #wildlife #UKBirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #birds #🪶

Didn’t expect to find a Mandarin Duck in the middle of Cirencester, but thankfully I had the camera with me. Taken at Abbey Grounds Park, where it drifted through the darker water and gave me a lovely reflection. #MandarinDuck #Cirencester #AbbeyGroundsPark #UKWildlife #BirdPhotography #birds #🪶

Following on from the rabbit, here’s a young duckling from a small pond in Ducklington, Oxfordshire. Small, scruffy, loud, and already looking like it owns the place 😂 #Duckling #OxfordshireWildlife #UKWildlife #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #birds

A young rabbit in the evening light at the old Berkeley golf course. Closed in 1928, it’s now a quiet haven for wildlife, with views across to the Oxford spires. #Rabbit #UKWildlife #BritishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #OxfordWildlife

Watched this Kingfisher darting up and down the River Windrush this week. Always great to see that flash of blue go by — even better when it takes a little time out to perch on the same branch a few times. #Kingfisher #BritishWildlife #BirdPhotography #UKWildlife #WildlifePhotography #birds

A Red Kite in the rain, taken in Wales. I see them almost every day back home, but they still stop me in my tracks, especially when the weather adds a bit of drama. #RedKite #BirdsOfPrey #WalesWildlife #BritishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #birds

There’s something about foxes that always catches your attention. One of Britain’s most recognisable mammals. #Fox #BritishWildlife #UKWildlife #WildlifePhotography #WildlifePortrait

Taken on Exmoor, where the stonechats were constantly flicking between the gorse and low shrubs, never staying still for long. #Stonechat #Exmoor #BritishWildlife #BirdPhotography #WildlifePhotography #birds #birding

Lovely to see the cuckoos back at Rushy Common. I spent close to an hour slowly edging closer to this one, moving whenever it looked away. #Cuckoo #BirdPhotography #BritishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #birds #🪶

A little different from my usual posts. I don’t normally share many wildlife park portraits, but I liked the fine-art feel of this one. Taken at Cotswold Wildlife Park, this pelican seemed more than happy to pose for a moment. #Pelican #BirdPortrait #FineArtWildlife #WildlifePhotography #Birds

A little territorial drama at Swell Wood. Two robins were squabbling over the same patch of forest, with this one holding its ground and throwing out a bit of attitude. Small bird, big character. #Robin #BritishWildlife #WildlifePhotography #BirdPhotography #NaturePhotography #birds

With the light fading fast, I had to drop the shutter speed right down and hold the camera as steady as I could with no tripod or monopod. Just about got away with it for this tawny owl. #TawnyOwl #OwlPhotography #BritishWildlife #BirdOfPrey #birds #🪶

Caught this little egret gliding low over the water, with the reflection following just behind. #birds #wildlife #ukwildlife #🪶