Luke Haigh Photography
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A stunning Great Crested Grebe gliding across calm water, showing off its striking plumage and crest.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A stunning Great Crested Grebe gliding across calm water, showing off its striking plumage and crest.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
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Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #HangingAround
I’m bending the rules again. Not a bird in a strange angle, but a frog.
A Glossy Ibis tried to swallow it, but it turned out to be just a little too ambitious.
I’m bending the rules again. Not a bird in a strange angle, but a frog.
A Glossy Ibis tried to swallow it, but it turned out to be just a little too ambitious.
November 25, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Today’s #BirdOfTheDay theme is #HangingAround
I’m bending the rules again. Not a bird in a strange angle, but a frog.
A Glossy Ibis tried to swallow it, but it turned out to be just a little too ambitious.
I’m bending the rules again. Not a bird in a strange angle, but a frog.
A Glossy Ibis tried to swallow it, but it turned out to be just a little too ambitious.
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also saw a beautiful red tailed hawk in my nearby park 🪶
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
also saw a beautiful red tailed hawk in my nearby park 🪶
A coot, a dark-feathered waterbird, swims among reeds. Its distinctive white frontal shield and beak contrast sharply with its body and the water's brown reflections. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 20, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A coot, a dark-feathered waterbird, swims among reeds. Its distinctive white frontal shield and beak contrast sharply with its body and the water's brown reflections. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A female Common Merganser, swims in murky water past mossy rocks. It has a reddish-brown head and a grey body. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
A female Common Merganser, swims in murky water past mossy rocks. It has a reddish-brown head and a grey body. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Mallard duck, a male drake, floats on calm water. It has a distinctive iridescent green head, a yellow bill, and brown and grey body feathers, with black and white tail accents. Its reflection is visible below.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A Mallard duck, a male drake, floats on calm water. It has a distinctive iridescent green head, a yellow bill, and brown and grey body feathers, with black and white tail accents. Its reflection is visible below.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A striking photo captures a Lapwing in flight from behind. Its black and white plumage and distinctive crest are visible against a soft, green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM
A striking photo captures a Lapwing in flight from behind. Its black and white plumage and distinctive crest are visible against a soft, green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
Two striking Black-necked Grebes (Eared Grebes in North America) in breeding plumage float on calm, grey water. They display black heads with golden ear tufts, bright red eyes, and dark reddish-brown flanks. The background is a soft, muted grey. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Two striking Black-necked Grebes (Eared Grebes in North America) in breeding plumage float on calm, grey water. They display black heads with golden ear tufts, bright red eyes, and dark reddish-brown flanks. The background is a soft, muted grey. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
This is a photo of a Grey Heron standing at the edge of a body of water, reflected slightly in the still surface. The background is lush green grass and moss. The heron has a grey back, white neck, and a prominent dark cap and stripe on its head.
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#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
This is a photo of a Grey Heron standing at the edge of a body of water, reflected slightly in the still surface. The background is lush green grass and moss. The heron has a grey back, white neck, and a prominent dark cap and stripe on its head.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A striking close-up of a European Robin perched on a twig, showcasing its bright orange-red breast, grey head, and brown plumage against a soft, blurred background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
A striking close-up of a European Robin perched on a twig, showcasing its bright orange-red breast, grey head, and brown plumage against a soft, blurred background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
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November 17, 2025 at 9:16 AM
A black-headed gull soars gracefully through the bright blue sky, wings spread wide and sunlight glinting off its feathers. Its chocolate-brown head and red beak stand out against the soft sky, capturing a moment of calm freedom.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 16, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A black-headed gull soars gracefully through the bright blue sky, wings spread wide and sunlight glinting off its feathers. Its chocolate-brown head and red beak stand out against the soft sky, capturing a moment of calm freedom.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A bird, possibly a gull in a juvenile or non-breeding plumage, is captured mid-flight against a blurred background of brown reeds/branches. It holds something dark in its beak. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
A bird, possibly a gull in a juvenile or non-breeding plumage, is captured mid-flight against a blurred background of brown reeds/branches. It holds something dark in its beak. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
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More birds from yesterday 😊🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
November 16, 2025 at 12:57 PM
More birds from yesterday 😊🪶 #birds #CromwellValleyPark
A vibrant European Blue Tit is captured in a close-up on a mossy log, its bright blue cap, yellow breast, and distinctive dark eye-stripe clearly visible. Sunlight highlights the bird and the textured wood. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 15, 2025 at 10:12 PM
A vibrant European Blue Tit is captured in a close-up on a mossy log, its bright blue cap, yellow breast, and distinctive dark eye-stripe clearly visible. Sunlight highlights the bird and the textured wood. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Canada goose glides gracefully through calm, shallow water surrounded by aquatic plants. Its striking black head, white cheek patches, and brown feathers contrast beautifully with the green reeds and reflective water, capturing a serene moment in nature
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A Canada goose glides gracefully through calm, shallow water surrounded by aquatic plants. Its striking black head, white cheek patches, and brown feathers contrast beautifully with the green reeds and reflective water, capturing a serene moment in nature
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A beautiful Chaffinch perched on a textured log, set against a dark, leafy green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
A beautiful Chaffinch perched on a textured log, set against a dark, leafy green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Common Redshank, stands in shallow water dotted with green vegetation. It has a long, slender bill and striking orange-red legs, which are reflected in the water. The bird is foraging, with its head lowered toward the surface. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A Common Redshank, stands in shallow water dotted with green vegetation. It has a long, slender bill and striking orange-red legs, which are reflected in the water. The bird is foraging, with its head lowered toward the surface. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is captured in mid-flight, diving or taking off from a wire fence. Its brilliant turquoise and rusty-orange plumage are striking against a soft green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
A Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis) is captured in mid-flight, diving or taking off from a wire fence. Its brilliant turquoise and rusty-orange plumage are striking against a soft green background. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A Great Crested Grebe with a distinctive rufous and black head crest is seen from behind, swimming on calm water. A striped chick is nestled in the adult's back feathers.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A Great Crested Grebe with a distinctive rufous and black head crest is seen from behind, swimming on calm water. A striped chick is nestled in the adult's back feathers.
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
#Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
Two Oystercatchers fly against a pale blue sky with white clouds. They show distinctive black and white plumage and long orange-red bills. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Two Oystercatchers fly against a pale blue sky with white clouds. They show distinctive black and white plumage and long orange-red bills. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
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November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
A male Common Pochard (or Redhead duck, if in North America) swims on rippling water. The bird has a distinctive reddish-brown head, bright red eyes, a pale gray body, and a black-tipped gray bill. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 12, 2025 at 1:09 PM
A male Common Pochard (or Redhead duck, if in North America) swims on rippling water. The bird has a distinctive reddish-brown head, bright red eyes, a pale gray body, and a black-tipped gray bill. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A striking Oystercatcher in flight against a blurred green background. It has a black head and chest, white underside, black and white wings, a bright orange-red bill, and red eyes. Its legs and feet are tucked beneath it. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 PM
A striking Oystercatcher in flight against a blurred green background. It has a black head and chest, white underside, black and white wings, a bright orange-red bill, and red eyes. Its legs and feet are tucked beneath it. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
A male Bearded Reedling, is perched on or behind a wire mesh fence, partially obscured by tall green and brown reeds. It has a black 'moustache' stripe. A great shot! #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography
November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
A male Bearded Reedling, is perched on or behind a wire mesh fence, partially obscured by tall green and brown reeds. It has a black 'moustache' stripe. A great shot! #Birds #lukehaigh #birdwatching #photography