Pinoso Spain Email:mark_simmonds@icloud.com
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19 Jan 2025
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 with this one? View full screen. #birds #birdphotography #BirdsSeenIn2025
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What a great shot from Tommy ๐๐ฝ
In still waters, even the smallest bird finds its mirror.
Sardinian Warbler (Curruca melanocephala) @GibReserve #Gibraltar #Nikonz6iii #BirdPhotography
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I had a great session with these Collared Pratincoles at El Hondo last week. There were good numbers hawking for insects above the pools and reed beds. Brilliant birds to watch. #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #birding #Alicante
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There are still a lot of Painted Lady Butterflies about near Pinoso Spain. It has been an incredible year for them here with hundreds on the wing in some areas. #butterfly #butterflies #butterflyphotography #insects #naturephotography
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A smart summer plumaged Squacco Heron at El Hondo Spain on the lookout for breakfast. #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #birding #Alicante
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Interesting behaviour from the Greater Short-toed Lark on the steppe last week. Many of the larks were holding their wings away from their bodies to try to keep cool. Also where they can they shelter in the shade of plants. #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography
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My first Golden Ringed Dragonfly this year at the Trumpeter Finch site near Alicante. Really stunning dragonflies. #dragonfly #dragonflies #dragonflyphotography #insects
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On my recent visit to the Trumpeter Finch site near Alicante I came across 4 pairs of Western Black-eared Wheatear including this stunning male. Previously I have only found 2 pairs here. #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #birding #Alicante
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Stunning photo from Sue ๐๐ฝ
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The evening sun reflects on the poppy petals, giving Handsome hare that โblushedโ look ๐ฅฐ
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The Whiskered Terns were on good form hunting for small insects at El Hondo Spain. Always great to watch dipping and diving. #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #birding
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This little beauty is a Copper or Mediterranean Damselfly. I think the colours on this female are even more stunning than the males. I took this by a stream in the mountains where I saw the Trumpeter Finch. #dragonflies #damselflies #dragonflyphotography #insects #Alicante
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mark@birdingpinoso retweeted
Stunning capture!
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Immature Greater Flamingo at El Hondo Spain yesterday. Itโs got to eat quite a lot more shrimps to get its pink coloration. Amazing bill for sieving for shrimps - nature is incredible. #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2024 #birdphotography #birding
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I did my annual trip into the mountains near Alicante yesterday to see Trumpeter Finch (as well as other unusual birds). The area is also great for dragonflies and butterflies including this stunning Swallowtail. #butterfly #butterflies #butterflyphotography #insects
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Great Reed Warbler singing in the early morning light at El Hondo Spain. Most have stopped singing now and are concentrating on raising young. Incredible song. #birds #birdofrheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #birding
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This is the baby Pallid Swift that fell from its nest in my roof. Although a long fall it has survived and is now on day 4. Started taking food from my fingers now which is good. #swift #saveourswifts #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography
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Very happy with this shot of a Greater Short-toed Lark bringing food to its nestlings. Taken on the steppe near Pinoso. Did not see where it took it as I did not want to disturb them. #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #birding
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A noisy Pied Avocet flyby at El Hondo - it did not like the Black-headed Gulls near its island. Stunning waders (shorebirds). #birds #waders #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography #birding
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One of my Pallid Swifts passing the house. Unfortunately one of the young swifts has fallen out of the nest & I now have the job of trying to rear it. I will bring you updates as it goes. Did not expect this again๐ค #swifts #birds #birdoftheday #birdsseenin2026 #birdphotography
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Super capture from Steve๐๐ฝ
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Great shot from Stuart๐๐ฝ
#NorthernCardinal #BacklitWings #Avian #Birds #OklahomaBirds #BeautifulBirds #WildlifePhotography
As a photographer I have always followed the mantra, 'Have the sun at your back'. Until recently, when I watched a male Cardinal landing, with backlit wings. This is one of my early attempts to capture that moment again.
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