John Higgins

Here is my contribution to the #birdoftheday theme for today. #groups Four Kestrel siblings wondering what the big wide world holds for them once they fledge their nest hole, which was clearly pretty stinky by the point #birds #nature #ukwildlife #kestrel #raptors

A curious young adult fox, decided to lie down on the floor because I was doing just that. This was one of those amazing experiences that this hobby occasionally throws your way.
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #ukwildlife #nature #phototgraphy #mammals

I missed Fox Friday, here is a bonus Snow Saturday image. The UK has exerienced its first significant snowfall of the year this week. I was very happy to catch my local Vixen, looking immaculate in her thick winter coat in the snow earlier this year.
#foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #snow

Cheers, Rob

Kids, always hungry.

My local Vixen with one of her cubs, this was the smallest of the litter. I had a shorter amount of time with her and the cubs this year. Due to lots of disturbance.
#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography

A grown up Red Fox cub, in the early morning dew. It was well worth getting absolutely soaked, lying down to get this image. I love photographing these beautiful creatures.

#fox #foxfriday #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography

A male Green Woodpecker, seen here searching for ants whilst one of his chicks, begs to be fed.
Sadly these birds are no longer around, a real shame as I loved the challenge of photographing them at this location
#birds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography

Cheers

A curious young adult fox, wondering why I am lying down.

#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #redfox #nature #mammals #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #wildlifephoto #ukwildlife

A Red Fox cub, looking in fantastic condition as a young adult, taken in some of the best light I have ever photographed one in. You can't beat winter light.

#foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography

Love this time of the year, awesome colours and sounds.
#mammals #ukwildlife #nature #deer #rut #ruttingseason #animals #reddeer #stag #photography

Adult Male Green Woodpecker.

This male was very curious, probably the closest I ever had an adult come to me. He sat there for a good while in glorious evening light.

#birds #ukbirds #ukwildlife #nature #woodpecker #photography

A moody Stag at sunset in the ground mist. I had been after a shot like this one for ages. Not been too many sunsets or even sun in the past few weeks.
#reddeerstag #cheshire #nature #ukwildlife #mammals #wildlifephotography #sunset #sunsetphotography #mist #autumn

One of my local Fox cubs from last year. Even though the location wasn't in the best of places. I still managed plenty of images I am happy with. A much better return than this year.

#fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #wildlife #animals #mammals #ukwildlife #photography

One from a chilly but stunning morning out at Leighton Moss. Finally managed to get some Beardies in the wild. Gorgeous little birds, showing really well at the time.

#birds #beardedtits #Nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildĺifephotography #ukwildlife #photography

Even though it is way too mild at the moment for any decent action, rut wise. I finally got a Stag to play ball in front of the best looking tree in the park. Proper Autumn Vibes. #ukwildlife #mammals #nature #autumn #reddeer #stag #cheshire #photography

My local Vixen, with one of her cubs

#fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography #wildlifewednesday

One of my local Red Fox cubs from five years ago for Fox Friday this week. Always amazing to able photograph cubs, especially ones this young.

#fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography

Photographing urban foxes is quite the challenge, but if you put the effort in you get the rewards. It is great to see one of last years cubs, absolutely thriving. What a stunner
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #fox #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals

A Fox Cub, all grown up into a healthy young adult. I love photographing these stunning animals. This one is from the archives.

#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #ukwildlife #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canon #canonr5

I have been fortunate to capture some very intimate interactions, between my local Vixen and her various cubs over the years. This image is from a sequence that was particularly special.
#Foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #mammals #animals #wildlife #nature #photography

The four true native UK Owls for International Owl Awareness Day.
#birds #raptors #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #owls #owlday #photography

When the cubs emerge from the den to see if Mum has brought them any food. Spending time like this with wild animals is absolutely priceless.
#mammals #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #ukwildlife #photography #animalphotography

Not been out much recently, just not feeling it at the moment, far too much nonsense in the hobby now. So here is one from a couple of months back. My local Vixen, seen here carrying one of her cubs to a new location.
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #ukwildlife #nature

Thanks very much

The one thing I was missing from my collection was decent inflight images of LEO's. That changed recently. Two great passes by the female, in lovely, evening light. Even better, when she is carrying a freshly caught vole.
#birds #nature #ukwildlife #raptors #owls #longearedowl #flight

Scottish Wildcats, slowly but surely the highland tiger is gradually being re-introduced in the Cairngorms, by the Saving Wildcats program.
#nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals #scottishwildcat #photography #cats

My local Red Fox Vixen and one of her cubs. Wildlife, rarely pose just how you want them to but this was one of those rare occasions, when they did just that for a family portrait.
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #wildlife #nature #ukwildlife #keeptheban

Male long-eared owl (on the left) passes a freshly caught vole to the female, so she can feed here recently, branched owlets.
#birds #ukwildlife #nature #photography #owls #longearedowl

Thanks Dave