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WildPhotoScot

@wildphotoscot.bsky.social

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Amateur wildlife photographer, photographing anything from whelks to whales. Twitter escapee. Website richardwellsphotography.com. Wildlife cards on sale at the Water of Leith visitor centre in Edinburgh.

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 23h

Thanks Rob!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 1d

One of my favourites. Just need to catch a beardie and a waxwing together for the ultimate shot! Unlikely though…

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 1d

Male & female bearded tit at the Tay reedbeds. Stunning birds! Well worth the 3 hour round trip & sunrise start. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 1d

Circa 6 visits involving a 90 minute drive there and back if truth be told!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you Freyja…but the bird did most of the work!

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 2d

After a so so trip to see the bearded tit colony on Monday I tried tried tried again yesterday. A bit more successful I think! Absolutely striking plumage on these wee birds. @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 5d

A few more bearded tits from an enjoyable trip to the Tay reedbeds yesterday. Fabulous looking @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Rob!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · 5d

Beautiful day at the Tay reedbeds. Almost got the shot of the bearded reedling/tit that I wanted...apart from a random piece of greenery sticking out and it being a female (still pretty) rather than the striking male beardie! @rspbscotland.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social #Birds #wildlife #Scotland

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The Secret Barrister @barristersecret.bsky.social · 26d

This is a lie.

There are many criticisms you might sensibly and truthfully make of the Sentencing Council and the Sentencing Guidelines. I’ve been making them for years.

But this is an outright lie. Pure fabrication. A fraud on the public.

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 27

Some butterflies from a visit to Amisfield walled garden yesterday.The garden lies on the outskirts of Haddington in East Lothian. Dating from the late 18th century, it is one of the largest walled gardens in Scotland,worth a visit. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #butterflies #wildlife #Amisfield

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 25

Highlights from a field trip to St Abbs today. Small copper butterfly & a migrant hawker dragonfly.These two colourful characters made the trip worthwhile @n-t-s.bsky.social @savebutterflies.bsky.social @britishdragonflies.bsky.social #StAbbs #butterflies #dragonflies #wildlife #Scotland

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 23

Humming bird hawk moth in Edinburgh today. 1st sighting for me this year & pure luck as it popped up in my sister's garden! Absolute nightmare to photograph as its so mobile/fast but managed a few shots. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #moth #Edinburgh

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 20

Thanks Veronica!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thank you!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Ok, that's the best if macabre head shot I have seen for a while...

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Some more shots from my upcoming 2026 Scottish wildlife calendar...not a bad year all in all! Photos taken on Water of Leith, in my garden, in Ardnamuchan & on the Bass rock respectively. #Birds #otter #fox #pinemarten #gannet #wildlife #photography #Scotland

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Sorry to hear that James, what a bummer. On the plus side surely some time off work....

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Arm wrestling in that pub in Niddrie again?!

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

A selection of shots from my upcoming 2026 Scottish wildlife calendar...can't believe it's that time of the year again! These photos from Edinburgh, Pentland hills, & last two both Iona. #Birds #wildlife #Scotland #kingfisher #robin #greenhairstreak #butterfly #songthrush

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 18

Why not?! Are you off to some overseas bodybuilding contest?

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 13

Stonechat seen at Morrisons Haven between Musselburgh & Prestonpans. Several of these wee beauties darting about the bushes. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #Scotland #EastLothian

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 13

While unsuccessfully looking for the "fabled" clouded yellow at Morrisons Haven near Prestonpans I spotted a family of stonechats, a nice consolation prize. @rspb.bsky.social @rspbscotland.bsky.social #Birds #EastLothian #Scotland

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WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thanks Joanie! 😂

WildPhotoScot @wildphotoscot.bsky.social · Sep 12

Thanks Justin!