Nick

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Cardiff birdwatcher Hobby photographer BTO garden lister. Here to expand my knowledge of birds and connect with like minded people. #FlyDay #SparrowSunday #NatureTherapy🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🪶

A fluffy, sleepy tawny owl chick roosts on a stone ledge against a softly blurred background of lush green foliage. The owlet has light tan, mottled brown, and downy white feathers, with its eyes closed peacefully as if napping in daylight.
A dark, glossy cormorant stands facing away from the camera on a muddy, algae-spotted bank beside foamy water. Its head is turned slightly to the left, showing a long, sharp beak with a subtle hook and a yellow patch near the base of its bill.
A chiffchaff—perches alertly on a curved, thorny bramble branch against a vibrant backdrop of green foliage. Delicate pink wildflowers bloom nearby, adding pops of color around the bird as it tilts its head forward with dark, attentive eyes.
A juvenile European goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis) with sandy-brown plumage and black-and-yellow wing stripes perches on a spiky thistle plant against a clear blue sky, holding a seed in its open beak as loose pappus fibers drift around it.
Yellow wagtail.
This photograph captures a Great Spotted Woodpecker perched vertically on a weathered wooden post in a lush outdoor setting. The bird is shown in profile, highlighting its striking black-and-white patterned wings, light grey underparts, vivid red lower belly patch, and distinct red patch on the crown of its head.
A great egret with bright white plumage and a long, sharp yellow bill stands upright in a lush green grassy field behind a foreground patch of tall brown rushes.
A close-up photograph shows black tailed skimmer with a powdery blue abdomen perched on a weathered, light brown wooden post. Its clear, finely veined wings are spread outward, and its dark head features distinct greenish eyes as it rests under bright sunlight.
A chiffchaff perches on a lichen-dappled tree branch, glancing over its shoulder to the right. Bathed in warm sunlight, the bird displays a fine pointed beak, a soft pale eyebrow stripe, and lighter buff-colored plumage on its underside.
The image features a close-up profile view of a chough, a medium-sized bird in the crow family. It has glossy, dark irridecsent plumage, a dark eye, and a distinctive, long, down-curved bright red bill. The bird is standing among tall, dry grass blades in the foreground while gazing upwards against a soft, blurred gray background.
A cormorant looking up with it's mouth wide open.
A Stonechat—perches atop a gnarled, thorny wooden branch against a soft, blurred green background. It features a warm, orange-buff chest and throat, a finely streaked brownish head with a subtle pale eye-ring, and darker grey-brown wings.
This image shows a Great Crested Grebe resting on a floating nest made of aquatic vegetation in open water. The water bird is characterized by its distinct chestnut and black head frill, dark ear tufts, long slender neck, red eyes, and sharp beak, which it points downward toward the nest material. Its reflection is mirrored in the calm, sunlit water around the nest platform.
2 swifts in flight.
This close-up photograph captures the head and neck of a audouin's gull set against a softly blurred, sandy background. The bird is positioned slightly off-center, facing forward with a subtle turn to its left, highlighting its dark eye and stark white plumage. Its most striking feature is its vibrant red beak, which darkens to a blackish tint near the tip and shows faint traces of sand clinging to its lower edge.
Black headed gull in flight.
A black-winged stilt stands in shallow, calm water with its wings spread wide as if preparing for flight or balancing on a submerged mound. The elegant wading bird is captured from behind, showcasing its striking black wings, white body, and long, thin, bright pinkish-red legs.
This image shows a close-up portrait of a majestic golden eagle with wet, slicked-back feathers. The bird's plumage is a rich mix of dark brown and golden-tan hues, appearing damp and spiked. It features a sharp, curved black beak with a bright yellow cere at the base, and an intense, focused gaze from its dark eye.
This image shows a pair of great crested grebes on a calm body of water, with one bird swimming and the other tending to a floating nest. * The Swimming Grebe: On the left, a grebe floats on the water's surface, facing left, with its distinct white neck, dark back, and prominent black and chestnut head crest clearly visible.
Great crested grebe sat on its nest in the extreme heat and very low water levels.
Small heath?
This image captues a Northern Fulmar, gliding mid-flight against a blurred background of a rugged, layered rocky cliff. The bird is illuminated by sunlight from above, showcasing its mostly white body and light grey, dark-tipped wings spread wide. It features a stout, hooked bill characteristic of tube-nosed pelagic birds, and its legs are tucked tightly against its tail as it deftly navigates the air currents.
Two blue and grey damselflies are linked together in a mating wheel formulation on a slender, vertical plant stem. The top damselfly features a vibrant, segmented bright blue and black body, holding onto the stem with its legs, while its tail arches down to connect with the head of the second damselfly below. The lower damselfly, predominantly muted grey and translucent, curves its abdomen upward to complete the heart-like wheel shape.
This image captures a pochard floating on rippling, greenish water while preening its feathers. The bird is positioned facing away from the camera, twisting its dark, reddish-brown head back to groom its greyish plumage.
Coot running on water.
A lesser whitethroat, is captured in profile as it perches on a thorny, vertical branch against a soft, blurred green background. The bird features a distinct grey hood, a bright white throat, and a clean, pale underbelly that transitions into darker brownish-grey wings and tail feathers.
A fulmar in flight with a chough photo bomb.
This close-up photograph captures a Eurasian jay perched on a thin branch amidst a dark, shadowed background. The bird is facing right, showcasing its tan and pinkish-brown plumage, a distinct black stripe or "mustache" near its beak, and a striking patch of bright blue-and-black barred feathers on its wing.
This image features a black-winged stilt wading in shallow, calm water with its head submerged to feed. The bird has a striking appearance with a white head and underbody, a black back and wings, and exceptionally long, bright pinkish-red legs that create a vivid reflection on the water's surface.
This image features a Sardinian warbler perched atop a cut branch of a palm tree against a clear blue sky. The small passerine bird is captured in profile, showcasing its distinct jet-black cap, stark white throat, and a vivid, striking red ring around its eye.
This image features a mallard duck standing upright in a body of water with its wings fully outspread, capturing a dynamic, mid-flap moment. The duck's brown, mottled plumage is finely detailed against its lighter underwings, and it sports a distinctive yellow bill and a darker, iridescent head.
Gull portrait.
A Common Moorhen swimming amidst lily pads, tending to its chick. The adult bird, featuring a dark brown and black body, a striking red facial shield with a yellow-tipped beak, and distinct white undertail feathers.
Black headed gull in summer plumage.
Male siskin hanging upside down. Feeding on alders.
3 house sparrows sitting on a large rock in front of the sea.
This image features a Painted Lady butterfly perched on a cluster of vibrant purple and pink wildflowers against a dark, softly blurred background. The butterfly is captured in profile, showcasing the intricate underwing patterns of mottled brown, grey, and white, alongside striking orange and black patches near the top of its wings.
Shag taken in Majorca.
Pied wagtail with nesting materials.
A marsh tit perched on a bare branch.The bird has a distinct glossy black cap that extends down past its eyes, a tiny pointed beak, a soft white-to-buff breast, and muted grayish-brown wings and tail feathers.
Scarlet tiger moth.
This image captures Fulmar, gliding gracefully in mid-air over a shimmering body of water. The bird is seen from a slightly elevated side profile, showcasing its long, narrow gray wings, white head and underbody, and distinctive thick bill.
This image features a Jackdaw perched upright on top of a weathered wooden post against a softly blurred, vibrant green background.
A wren with fine dark barring on its plumage sits perched on a thorny bramble branch against a clear blue sky. The bird is captured mid-song with its beak wide open, its prominent pale eyebrow stripe visible above its eye
This action-shot photograph captures a western jackdaw (Coloeus monedula) in mid-air, diving downward against a softly blurred, vibrant green foliage background. The bird is facing forward with its wings dramatically curved upward and spread wide, showcasing its dark black and charcoal-grey plumage. Its striking, pale silvery-blue eye stands out sharply against the darker feathers of its head, and its sharp black beak is pointed down as its talons extend outward, preparing for a landing.
Swallows.
This image captures a grey wagtail perched on shallow, wet rocks in a rippling stream. The bird features a distinctive blue-grey back and head, a pale underbelly, and a prominent splash of bright yellow beneath its exceptionally long, dark tail. Surrounded by sunlit water and scattered pebbles, the wagtail is actively foraging, with several small insects visibly buzzing in the air around it.
The Rook.
The black swan is captured in a striking profile, showcasing its detailed, dark plumage, gracefully curved neck, bright red eye, and vibrant red beak with a pale tip.
Grey wagtail.
A stone chat is captured mid-vocalization with its beak wide open, perched atop a tangled arrangement of thorny, light-gray branches. The bird has a warm, orangey-chestnut breast, a streaked brown head, and a prominent dark eye.
A black winged stilt in flight.
A Eurasian wren fledgling, perched on a textured tree branch. The bird is facing left, showing off its round body, a thin yellow beak, dark eyes, and a short, upright tail with fine dark barring on its wings and feathers.
A black-winged stilt wading in a body of calm water with its wings fully spread, viewed from behind. The bird has a white lower body and head, contrasting with its long, glossy black wings and upper back. Its signature long, slender, bright pink legs extend down into the water, creating subtle ripples on the surface.
The image features a single Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus) standing perfectly upright in calm, shallow water.
Yellow legged gull?
An Audouin's gull against a soft, blurred background of beige sand. The bird features clean white plumage on its head and neck, transitioning into light grey feathers on its back. It has a striking, dark eye and a distinctively vibrant red beak with dark markings near the tip. standing against a soft, blurred background of beige sand.
Med Flycatcher?
A Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), is captured mid-stride in shallow, calm water. The bird is facing left, with its body angled slightly toward the viewer, showcasing its striking contrasting colors and remarkably long limbs.
A close-up shot captures a shag swimming in vibrant blue-green water, its body mostly submerged while its long, slender neck is extended upwards. The bird is facing left, showcasing its long, hooked beak with yellow accents at the base and a striking, bright blue eye.