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Some nature shots from our recent outing into the Sierra Nevada mountains. Vasar de Mulhacen, a night on the Collado de Siete Lagunas and all the way down, down, down, 1700m down to Trevelez. Great trip, legs still recovering from that decent 🥴 We saw plenty of wildlife, Iberian Ibex, Griffon Vultures, Booted Eagles, Red-billed Choughs, Northern Wheatears, Alpine Accentors. Not so many wildflowers left now.

A male Iberian Ibex standing on rock watching the approaching humans
A male Iberian Ibex standing on rock watching the approaching humans
A Griffon Vulture flying overhead
A Griffon Vulture flying overhead
A young Iberian Ibex standing on a rock looking at the camera with yellow flowers scattered among the rocks behind
A young Iberian Ibex standing on a rock looking at the camera with yellow flowers scattered among the rocks behind
A picture of some yellow flowers growing beside a mountain stream
A picture of some yellow flowers growing beside a mountain stream
#sierranevada #mountains #nature #wildlife #photography #spain #andalucia
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I enjoy my Four O Clock flowers seeing what colours they have decided to come out in. They are mostly multicoloured and not often just one solid colour. Mine don't flower at four o clock they are much later as the sun goes down. Proper name Mirabilis jalapa, or another common name The marvel of Peru.

Four O Clock flower. The flower is yellow, white and pink.
Four O Clock flower. The flower is yellow, white and pink.
Four O Clock flowers. these ones are a mix of yellow pink white all blended into one
Four O Clock flowers. these ones are a mix of yellow pink white all blended into one
Four O Clock flowers. These particular ones are a mixture of white and pink
Four O Clock flowers. These particular ones are a mixture of white and pink
#flora #spain #andalucia #flowers #bloomscrolling
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I rescued this baby Praying Mantis yesterday from the dog pool. I had to use the macro lens as she was so tiny but seemed grateful for the rescue 🙏
Update : - Turns out this is an endangered adult Apteromantis aptera

A tiny baby Praying Mantis looking straight at the camera while clinging onto a blade of grass.
A tiny baby Praying Mantis looking straight at the camera while clinging onto a blade of grass.
#photography #insects #wildlife #nature #spain #andalucia
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A sweet little Long-tailed Tit family were searching for food in the trees this morning ❤ They never stay still for long, always on the move. Regular visitors to the garden.

A Long-tailed Tit looking into an olive tree for food
A Long-tailed Tit looking into an olive tree for food
A Long-tailed Tit sitting still for a second in an olive tree, you can just start to see the white head stripe
A Long-tailed Tit sitting still for a second in an olive tree, you can just start to see the white head stripe
Long-tailed Tit sitting still long enough to get an in focus shot. Sitting side on to the camera
Long-tailed Tit sitting still long enough to get an in focus shot. Sitting side on to the camera
This Long-tailed Tit took off just as I pressed the shutter, hence the head is not in focus
This Long-tailed Tit took off just as I pressed the shutter, hence the head is not in focus
#birds #birdphotography #nature #photography #family #wildlife #andalucia #spain
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It always pays to stop and look at the view behind you when you are walking. The north faces of and dominating the skyline with the rising above . The red roof of refugio San Fransico standing out.

A view of the north faces of two of biggest mountains in Spain's Sierra Nevada national park. The moon rising behind one mountain. At the end of a track there is a little refugio with a red roof standing alone on the green slops with the big mountains behind.
A view of the north faces of two of biggest mountains in Spain's Sierra Nevada national park. The moon rising behind one mountain. At the end of a track there is a little refugio with a red roof standing alone on the green slops with the big mountains behind.
#moon #vacares #alcazaba #mulhacen #photography #landscape #mountains #sierranevada #walking #andalucia #spain
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This pale form Booted Eagle flew over the house yesterday as I was fetching the washing in. I had to run back into the house, grab the camera, change settings, run back outside, the eagle was way above by then. Happens everytime, you'd think I'd have learnt by now!

An underside shot of a Booted Eagle.
An underside shot of a Booted Eagle.
#bootedeagle #eagle #birds #birdsofprey #photography #birdsofmastodon #birdphotography #keepontrying #nature #wildlife
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On Friday we said our final goodbye to Mum 💔

Through the last 20 years she had 10 cancer diagnosis, she never complained, never looked for sympathy or loaded her troubles onto anyone. She was always smiling, positive and continued to live her life. Most people would not have known how poorly she had been at times. She has been inspiration and I will miss her enormously.

I will take a leaf out of Mum's book and live life with a smile, courage, strength, love and happiness ❤️

A head picture of my Mum taken on her 60th wedding anniversary celebration
A head picture of my Mum taken on her 60th wedding anniversary celebration
A wicker coffin inside a hearse with white flowers spelling out Mum in front.
A wicker coffin inside a hearse with white flowers spelling out Mum in front.
#mum
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On Tuesday we found 4 of the 6 Gentians in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It's highly likely we saw 5, the two tube gentians are very similar. Some of these flowers are so tiny, most people don't see them. Info on each picture.

Gentianella tenella (Lapland Gentian). Grows between 2800 and 3200m. It has a wide distribution but is classed as a threatened species in the Sierra Nevada.
Gentianella tenella (Lapland Gentian). Grows between 2800 and 3200m. It has a wide distribution but is classed as a threatened species in the Sierra Nevada.
Gentiana boryi. Grows between 2200 and 3200m. I believe this only grows in Iberia and only on two other mountain ranges. It is classed as a vulnerable species.
Gentiana boryi. Grows between 2200 and 3200m. I believe this only grows in Iberia and only on two other mountain ranges. It is classed as a vulnerable species.
Gentiana pneumonanthe subsp. depressa (Marsh Gentian). It grows between 2200 and 3200m. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada and is classed as a vulnerable species.
Gentiana pneumonanthe subsp. depressa (Marsh Gentian). It grows between 2200 and 3200m. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada and is classed as a vulnerable species.
Gentiana sierrae (Spring Gentian). Grows between 1700 and 3200m. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada.
Gentiana sierrae (Spring Gentian). Grows between 1700 and 3200m. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada.
#photography #wildflowers #gentians #sierranevada #flora #bloomscrolling #nature #spain #andalucia
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Found an online cartoon photo editor. So much time wasting fun to be had playing about with this 😂 @elperronegro and myself on a chairlift last Tuesday heading up into the mountains.
If anyone fancies a play with their photo's it's called photocartoon.net

Two people sat on a chair lift heading up into the mountains. The photo has been edited to turn the picture cartoon like.
Two people sat on a chair lift heading up into the mountains. The photo has been edited to turn the picture cartoon like.
#photofun #cartoon #cartoonphoto #photography #whattodowhenitshotoutside
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The sun rising behind the hills with its rays bouncing through some cloud
The sun rising behind the hills with its rays bouncing through some cloud
#silentsunday
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I know technically this isn't a great shot, but I like it anyway 😂

Sun rays shining through the clouds onto a field of yellow and green barley with a purple thistle at the forefront
Sun rays shining through the clouds onto a field of yellow and green barley with a purple thistle at the forefront
#photography #landscape #nature #ilikeitanyway
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Kind of how I feel at the moment

A red poppy standing alone in a field of barley
A red poppy standing alone in a field of barley
#caringforterminallyillmum #lost #photography #missinghome
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It's been 4 years today since I saw this gorgeous boy. Miss you Khumbu 💔🌈

Black and white picture of Siberian husky Khumbu.
Black and white picture of Siberian husky Khumbu.
#dogs #dogsofmastodon #photography #husky
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Had I not gone out with the 200-600 lens it would have been a perfect day for macro photography today 😂

Sparkling dew covered wild grass and flowers
Sparkling dew covered wild grass and flowers
#photography #andalucia #spain #wronglens
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Came across these two cuties and a third sibling recently. Had to help them away from stupid person with a dog. Hopefully the parents located them 🤞

Two little yellow ducklings on the canal towpath
Two little yellow ducklings on the canal towpath
#birds #photography #nature #birdphotography #wildlife #birdsofmastodon #cute
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Sometimes it's the simple things in life 🌼

A white daisy with a yellow middle
A white daisy with a yellow middle
#photography #flowers #daisy #nature
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Sweep sleeping in a bowl in a bowl for

A tri coloured cat curled up asleep in a bowl that is inside a larger bowl
A tri coloured cat curled up asleep in a bowl that is inside a larger bowl
#caturday
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We call this guy Scruffy. I think he might be an Elvis fan 🤔

A male Blackbird standing on top of a green wooden shed. The feathers on the top of his head are standing up and also those on his throat.
A male Blackbird standing on top of a green wooden shed. The feathers on the top of his head are standing up and also those on his throat.
#photography #birds #birdphotography #nature
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A handsome stallion walks by in the high mountains of the Sierra Nevada. We had had a couple of big Saharan dust storms which had turned the snow to the colour you see. I took this photo one year ago.

A dark grey stallion walking across a green area in the high mountains with snow coloured by Saharan dust and rocks behind him
A dark grey stallion walking across a green area in the high mountains with snow coloured by Saharan dust and rocks behind him
#photography #sierranevada #mountains #wildhorses #andalucia
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Last walk with the dogs for a few weeks. I'm headed back to the UK to help care for my Mum.

#photography #dogs #dogsofmastodon #cancersucks #lanjaron #andalucia #spain #myfamily
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Isn't it great when you come upon an unexpected plant. Aquilegia vulgaris L. subsp. nevadensis is an endemic species, classified as vulnerable and is on the Red List of the Vascular Flora of Andalucia. I only know of a couple of areas where this plant grows, usually see it in early June, but not this year it's out and flowering already I expect due to the dry winter and spring we have had.

A picture of a blue/purple Aquilegia flower
A picture of a blue/purple Aquilegia flower
#photography #flora #plants #flowers #aquilegia #endemic #andalucia #spain
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We had a great looking sky yesterday evening. We are hoping for rain, but so far today there is no sign of it.

A photo showing the town of Lanjaron in Andaluica with mountains in distance and some clouds moving through
A photo showing the town of Lanjaron in Andaluica with mountains in distance and some clouds moving through
#weather #clouds #photography #pleaserain #andalucia #lanjaron
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Came across an Alpine Swift colony while out on a walk recently. Boy these guys move fast. What a great sight it was to be around such impressive birds. Almost as impressive was the fact I actually photographed one in focus 😂

An Alpine Swift flying left to right showing it's white tummy and throat, a light coloured rockface behind.
An Alpine Swift flying left to right showing it's white tummy and throat, a light coloured rockface behind.
#birds #photography #birdsofmastodon #nature #naturephotography #wildlife #birdphotography #spain
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It's Saturday so that must mean it's . Sooty and Sweep and dancing their way into the weekend.

A calico coloured cat standing on her back legs looking like she is dancing
A calico coloured cat standing on her back legs looking like she is dancing
A tortoiseshell coloured cat standing on her back legs looking like she is dancing
A tortoiseshell coloured cat standing on her back legs looking like she is dancing
#caturday #cats #catsofmastodon #photography
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The dogs say the hot weather makes cushions explode, it's very dangerous to be left home alone and we should be thankful no animal was hurt! Picture 1 is the exploded cushion. Picture 2 the dogs who reported the exploding cushion story.

A destroyed dog bed with the stuffing out all over the place.
A destroyed dog bed with the stuffing out all over the place.
A black and white picture of two dogs trotting next to eachother. Dog on the left is white and dog on the right is black and white with blue eyes.
A black and white picture of two dogs trotting next to eachother. Dog on the left is white and dog on the right is black and white with blue eyes.
#dogs #dogsofmastodon #photography #funny
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Introducing Mr and Mrs Woodchat Shrike ❤️ I have seen 4 on the dog walk today, that's the most I've seen on the dog walk for a number of years.

A pair of Woodchat Shrike sat on a couple of thin branches at the top of a tree. Mr is sat on the left facing forward but looking left. Mrs is sat on the right and she is facing to the right.
A pair of Woodchat Shrike sat on a couple of thin branches at the top of a tree. Mr is sat on the left facing forward but looking left. Mrs is sat on the right and she is facing to the right.
#photography #nature #birds #birdphotography #naturephotography #wildlife #birdsofmastodon #spain
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There is something special about Bluebell woodland ❤️ I've enjoyed reconnecting with this one close to my parents home.

#bluebells #flowers #woodland #photography #naturephotography
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The Bluebells are flowering and Bumble Bees are feasting on the pollen 🐝

A close up shot of some British Bluebell flowers, blurred green grass background, with a black and yellow bumble bee hanging upside down from one of the flowers having fed on the nectar
A close up shot of some British Bluebell flowers, blurred green grass background, with a black and yellow bumble bee hanging upside down from one of the flowers having fed on the nectar
#photography #naturephotography #flora #insects #bees #nature #flowers #wildflowers
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A bit of colour on an otherwise grey and crappy day. In the UK helping to take care of my mum who has terminal lung cancer, not a good day.

A field of dandelions in and out of focus with cobwebs flowing over them.
A field of dandelions in and out of focus with cobwebs flowing over them.
#endoflifecare #photography #cancersucks #dandelions #notagoodday
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Had some great Mammatus clouds yesterday where I am staying in the UK.

A view over house rooftops with Mammatus clouds in the sky
A view over house rooftops with Mammatus clouds in the sky
Mammatus clouds
Mammatus clouds
A view over house rooftops with Mammatus clouds in the sky
A view over house rooftops with Mammatus clouds in the sky
#clouds #weather #photo #photography
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The male Mallards are looking particularly handsome at the moment 😍

A close up photo of a male Mallard duck looking very handsome with his emerald green/blue head and his yellow beak
A close up photo of a male Mallard duck looking very handsome with his emerald green/blue head and his yellow beak
#photography #birds #wildlife #birdsofmastodon #duck #nature #naturephotography #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography
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It's been 30 years since my first Siberian Husky (Gypsy) was born ❤️ She was my introduction to the breed, I've been hooked ever since. I surprise myself being able to remember her birthday 🥳

Black and white Siberian husky dog curled on a living room chair. A picture taken in the 90's
Black and white Siberian husky dog curled on a living room chair. A picture taken in the 90's
#siberianhusky #husky #dogs #dogsofmastadon #memories
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Happy Caturday from Sweep.

Sweep a tri coloured cat sitting like a human with TV remote controls in front of her on a black leather sofa with a white fleece blanket
Sweep a tri coloured cat sitting like a human with TV remote controls in front of her on a black leather sofa with a white fleece blanket
#catsofmastodon #cats #photography #caturday
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We had an unusual view today of the Castillo and the town of La Calahorra today. Taken from 2609m on the summit of Morrón Sanjuanero in the Sierra Nevada mountains 😎

A shot of the Castillo de La Calahorra is located in La Calahorra, in the province of Granada, Spain. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Built between 1509 and 1512, it was one of the first Italian Renaissance castles to be built outside Italy.
A shot of the Castillo de La Calahorra is located in La Calahorra, in the province of Granada, Spain. It is situated in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Built between 1509 and 1512, it was one of the first Italian Renaissance castles to be built outside Italy.
#photography #sierranevada #mountains #castle #spain #andalucia
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This Greater Bee-fly was taking a late breakfast of Biscutella auriculata when I snapped him yesterday while out on the dog walk.

A Bee-fly in flight feeding on the pollen of a yellow flower
A Bee-fly in flight feeding on the pollen of a yellow flower
#insects #photography #nature #flora #beefly #spain #naturephotography
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This Common Kestrel was rather pleased with itself having caught a grasshopper for lunch 🍽️

A photo of the underside of a Common Kestrel holding a grasshopper in it's foot flying away from the photographer
A photo of the underside of a Common Kestrel holding a grasshopper in it's foot flying away from the photographer
A photo of a Common Kestrel flying towards the photographer holding a grasshopper in it's foot
A photo of a Common Kestrel flying towards the photographer holding a grasshopper in it's foot
A photo of the top view of a Common Kestrel flying over lemon trees
A photo of the top view of a Common Kestrel flying over lemon trees
#photography #birds #birdphotography #nature #birding #birdsofmastodon #lanjaron #andalucia #spain #wildlife
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My nemesis bird, OK so I have a few but today we are talking about the Iberian Magpie. This bird is super friendly in some parts of Spain, I just have never met one of those 🤔 This shot is probably the best shot of one I've taken in 17 years of living here 🤦‍♀️🤣
Do you have a nemesis bird?

A picture of an Iberian Magpie flying away from the photographer towards a pine tree
A picture of an Iberian Magpie flying away from the photographer towards a pine tree
#photography #birds #birdphotography #nature #birdsofmastodon #spain #andalucia
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Out in the Sierra Arana today having a short hike and came across this cute little one. We took each other by surprise 🤗

Red squirrel climbing up the side of a tree
Red squirrel climbing up the side of a tree
#photography #nature #naturephotography #squirrel #walking #andalucia #spain
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The snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada. The highest mountains of the range, Mulhacen and Veleta, were making their own clouds.

Showing the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain and the highest peaks making their own clouds
Showing the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada mountains in Spain and the highest peaks making their own clouds
#photography #sierranevada #mountains #andalucia #spain
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It was a wild walk today. The sun was shining on the Mediterranean sea and the sky was full of forming lenticular clouds. No camera today only had the mobile with me. More tomorrow.

Looking over an almond grove down on a Spanish hillside village, sun shining on the Mediterranean sea and the sky full of forming lenticular clouds
Looking over an almond grove down on a Spanish hillside village, sun shining on the Mediterranean sea and the sky full of forming lenticular clouds
#photography #andalucia #spain #clouds
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There was an eye in the sky this morning 👁️

Photo showing a halo around the sun
Photo showing a halo around the sun
#sunhalo #sun #photography #alpujarras #andalucia #spain
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Well here is something you don't see very often 😱 Hotair balloons passing over the Barranco del Alhorí and Picón de Jérez in the Sierra Nevada this morning.

Three hotair balloons flying over the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada in Spain
Three hotair balloons flying over the snowy mountains of the Sierra Nevada in Spain
#photography #sierranevada #mountains #andalucia #spain
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Watching out for pirates 🏴‍☠️

A Spanish Ibex laying down on a rock looking out over the Mediterranean sea
A Spanish Ibex laying down on a rock looking out over the Mediterranean sea
#ibex #spanishibex #nature #photography #naturephotography #andalucia #spain
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The Gannets were entertaining me while at the coast the other day.

A Gannet bird flying past
A Gannet bird flying past
A Gannet bird just taking off from the sea
A Gannet bird just taking off from the sea
#birds #birdphotography #photography #nature #mediterraneansea #gannets #andalucia #spain
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Exploring the Lecrin valley today and came across lots of almond groves 🌸

Almond grove in full bloom
Almond grove in full bloom
#almondblossom #alpujarras #andalucia #photography
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I have no idea what these two were chatting about 🤔

The back view of my husband, sitting down and the back view of Arko the husky standing next to him.
The back view of my husband, sitting down and the back view of Arko the husky standing next to him.
#dogs #dogsofmastodon #andalucia #spain #mobilephotography
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The Golden eagle is an almost daily sight for me here in Lanjaron in the Granada province. Our work predominantly in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain and Alpujarra (the foothills of the Sierra Nevada) bring me into regular contact with the flora and fauna of our area.

A juvenile Golden Eagle flying directly overhead showing plenty of the young plumage.
A juvenile Golden Eagle flying directly overhead showing plenty of the young plumage.
#goldeneagle #birds #birdphotography #andalucia #spain #aguilareal #sierranevada #photography #eagles #alpujarras #lanjaron
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Story of my life, wrong lens 🤣 This Kestrel put on a great show for us yesterday but alas I needed my longer lens, so these are heavily cropped and look better in b/w then they do in colour 🙄

Black and white picture of a Common Kestrel hovering while looking sideways at the camera having aimed a poop in my direction
Black and white picture of a Common Kestrel hovering while looking sideways at the camera having aimed a poop in my direction
Black and white picture of a Common Kestrel flying off from a twig
Black and white picture of a Common Kestrel flying off from a twig
Black and white picture of a Common Kestrel staring straight at the camera while trying to land on a twig
Black and white picture of a Common Kestrel staring straight at the camera while trying to land on a twig
#photography #photomonday #birds #kestrel #birdphotography #wildlife #birding #andalucia #granada #lanjaron #alpujarras #blackandwhitephotography
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I do miss this pack 🌈 One day we might get back up to four again 🤞
Front row on his own Siberian Husky Khumbu 🌈 Back row left to right Husky mix Arko, Nordic Shepherd mix Rita and Leonberger Kyra 🌈

Four dogs sat down and to the left of them a setting super moon. Two black and white Siberian Huskies, one Leonberger and one white mix
Four dogs sat down and to the left of them a setting super moon. Two black and white Siberian Huskies, one Leonberger and one white mix
#dogs #dogsofmastodon #husky #siberianhusky #leonberger #rescuedog #photography #pets #dogwalk
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Fun with the bees 🐝

Bee flying towards a yellow flower (false mustard)
Bee flying towards a yellow flower (false mustard)
A bee flying towards a yellow flower (false mustard)
A bee flying towards a yellow flower (false mustard)
A bee feeding on the nectar from a yellow flower (false mustard)
A bee feeding on the nectar from a yellow flower (false mustard)
#photography #bees #nature #naturephotography #andalucia #spain #sony

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