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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 3h

Rock Pipit enjoying the beach.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 8d

Pink- footed Goose.
I spent the morning of 20th September at RSPB Udale Bay on the Black Isle, in the company of over 3000 of them. The noise was incredible! Here are 2 individuals from that crowd.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you

Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 13d

Northern Gannet.
Watching this Gannet diving for fish, its wing position changing as it rapidly the water. This is my favourite position of the dive, moments later the wings align with the body it pierces the water.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 14d

👍🏻🙂

Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 14d

Thank you Rob 👍🏻

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 15d

Heron at rest and wondering what to do next.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 15d

😁👍

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 16d

Thank you Glen👍🏻

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 17d

House Sparrow about to make a tricky landing on a thistle.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 21d

Good morning and thanks Rob 👍

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 21d

Grey Partridge on alert ready to depart at the first sign of danger.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 22d

Those noisy Herring Gull again, this time one is showing off its best dance moves.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you 👍🏻

Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 24d

Curlew on take-off.

#nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #birdphotography #birds #rspb #curlew
#curlewaction #iwsg #waders #waderstudygroup

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 27d

Cormorant in a hurry.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · 28d

The Dolphins put in a very brief appearance this trip, but I did get a knowing look from this Grey Seal as it passed by.

#nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #uk_wildlife_images #olympuspassion #raw_allnature #wildlife_perfection #seal #greyseal

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 23

Herring Gull.
Sometimes shouting at the top of your voice is all that will do.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 22

One of my favourite birds, the Curlew, well camouflaged against a rocky beach.

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#curlewaction

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 19

Sandwich Tern.
Flying straight and level, more commonly seen with its head pointing down as it searches for fish. Note the yellow tip to the bill. Listed Amber for Conservation status in UK.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 18

Northern Gannet.
As the dolphins didn't make an appearance I thought I would make use of what was available with this Northern gannet, which put on a good show diving for fish.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 17

Male Chaffinch @rspb.abernethy

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 16

Visited Loch Garten on Saturday hoping to see a Crested Tit but no luck this time. Others were kind enough to turn up and pose, including this good looking Siskin.

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 10

😂👍🏻

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Mark Harrop @markharropphoto.bsky.social · Sep 10

Robin with a tough decision to make... Eat it all or have half now and half later?

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