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Mark Simmonds

@markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social

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Now living in Pinoso Spain. Birdwatching and wildlife are one of my passions in life.

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · Jan 19

I think this is probably the best photo I have ever taken? Chiffchaff looking at its reflection at the local spring. What do you all think? Hopefully I might get a re-post or two? View full screen. #birds #birdphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1h

New butterfly for myself and @lynda_lambert the other day not far from Pinoso. Desert Orange Tip - very distinctive butterfly. #butterfly #butterflies #insects #Alicante

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 11h

Thank you Marina. Super birds and always lovely to see 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 11h

Good day showing @lynda_lambert around Clot Del Galvany and El Hondo yesterday. Was very pleased to catch this eclipse male Northern Shoveler coming in to land. Shows the wing markings very nicely. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

What a great shot Gwen - so lovely to see the wings and tail pattern like this 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

The autumn Northern Wheatears that are still passing through the Pinoso area at the moment are in beautiful plumage. 18 at this inland site the other day - a record count here for me. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #Alicante #canonphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Lovely shot Kelvin

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Great capture Kelvin👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you very much Marina 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you very much. Great birds to see. Love the Osprey photos. Great to have nesting nearby. We just get a few here for the winter 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 2d

It’s been a very good autumn for passage birds of prey around Pinoso. This male Western Marsh Harrier flew right over my car. Stunning birds. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #birdsofprey #canonphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you very much 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you - a superb experience and a magical bird to watch 👍🏽

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 3d

Still a chance this year although it is getting a little late now 🤞

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 3d

My best Western Marsh Harrier photo so far with @lynda_lambert at El Hondo. Winter birds starting to arrive back now. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2025 #birdsofprey #Alicante #canonphotography

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 3d

That’s very true - not really thought of that before 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 3d

Nice one / have not been up there for ages. Great part of the world for birds 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 3d

Nice one. Wryneck seem to either sit out and pose or they are incredibly elusive and cryptic. I have seen 5 this autumn - the most I have ever seen here but no decent photos at all 😢

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 4d

Ah I thought so. Great line up. A bit like humans where they stay at home longer and longer 😂😂

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 4d

Great photo Lori

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 4d

Great close up shot Lori👍🏽

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 4d

Great photo Toritori👍🏽👍🏽

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Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 4d

Great capture Mark 👍🏽

Mark Simmonds @markbirdingpinoso.bsky.social · 4d

Fabulous shot Mark - I love it when birds of prey fly straight over you. I had this Spanish Eagle do that a few days ago. Quite magical.