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I went into the hide fully prepared that all I might see would be wood mice, perhaps nothing at all. But less than three hours later I was nose to nose with a beautiful female pine marten. I couldn’t help feeling like I’d seen a unicorn; while pine martens are quite common in the Highlands, chances of ever seeing this nocturnal and elusive mustelid are low. So to get views like this on my first attempt was a dream come true! . . . . . #nature #photooftheday #beautifuldestinations #UK #scotland #highlands #cairngorms #pinemarten #mustelid #nocturnal #exploretocreate #goneoutdoors #instagood #naturelovers #ourplanetdaily #ig_shotz #artofvisuals #justgoshoot #earthpics #roamtheplanet #uk_shooters #wildlife

I am in my element 🌲 This week is the Wildlife Book Festival in Grantown-on-Spey. Having only arrived in the Cairngorms last night and already seen two red squirrels, a dipper and a stunning little goldcrest, I can’t wait to see more of Scotland’s wildlife, perhaps even a pine marten...

Though not the rarest or most colourful, collared doves are a welcome sight for me. There is a pair living near my house and they always move together, from rooftop to treetop. I’ve watched them for years and while it’s true that they may be different birds, I like to believe it’s the same pair that have mated for life 🕊 . . . . . #nature #photooftheday #beautifuldestinations #UK #exploretocreate #goneoutdoors #instagood #naturelovers #ourplanetdaily #ig_shotz #artofvisuals #justgoshoot #earthpics #roamtheplanet #uk_shooters #wildlife

Rumour has it that Jimi Hendrix released a pair of ring-necked parakeets in Carnaby Street in the 1960s. Now, the population of these exotic birds has exploded in south-east England. While London is one of the species’ strongholds, these vibrant parrots can be found much further out, taking advantage of seed feeders beside more subtly coloured avian visitors. Unfortunately, the parakeets pose a threat to native British birds including woodpeckers, starlings and nuthatches as they compete for nesting holes . . . . . #nature #photooftheday #ringneckedparakeet #exotic #nonnative #species #london #jimihendrix #carnabystreet #city #green #vibrant #birds avian #beautifuldestinations #UK #exploretocreate #goneoutdoors #instagood #naturelovers #ourplanetdaily #ig_shotz #artofvisuals #justgoshoot #earthpics #roamtheplanet #uk_shooters #wildlife

Masters of disguise, the comma butterfly has scalloped wings with a mottled pattern that help it blend effortlessly into leaf litter. Its larvae are equally well equipped for camouflage; brown and white-flecked markings give them the appearance of bird droppings 🦋 . . . . . #nature #photooftheday #comma #butterfly #pollinators #spring #seasons #macro #insects #invertebrates #hertfordshire #photography #beautifuldestinations #UK #exploretocreate #goneoutdoors #instagood #naturelovers #ourplanetdaily #ig_shotz #artofvisuals #justgoshoot #earthpics #roamtheplanet #uk_shooters #wildlife

It’s easy to feel down during winter. Dark evenings, cold days and the January Blues can all build up and bring on a slump. For me it’s usually a creative slump - I struggle to get inspired and my writing suffers as a result. Yesterday was a breath of fresh air. The weather has been lovely all week and it was the perfect opportunity to spend time outside and reset. Highlights of the afternoon were beautiful cherry blossom that had attracted dozens of bees, a lazy comma butterfly and listening to the surreal sound of pinecones cracking open! . . . . . #nature #photooftheday #spring #seasons #hertfordshire #woodland #trees #blossom #bees #pollinators #macro #beautifuldestinations #UK #exploretocreate #goneoutdoors #instagood #naturelovers #photography #wildlifephotography #ourplanetdaily #ig_shotz #artofvisuals #justgoshoot #earthpics #roamtheplanet #uk_shooters #wildlife

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