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From beginner friendly birding tips, easy bird identification hacks to birding news and exclusive international birding tours. Welcome, I am Austin a photographer based in the North West of England, but will happily photograph weddings all over the UK. I look forward to hearing your story soon but in the meantime enjoy having a look around or find out more about what I offer below. I love all type

s of photography and specialize in weddings, newborns and family portrait photography and I know everyone is different so I strive to tailor your wedding photography around you from start to finish.

29/08/2026

📍 A legendary pitstop on the Great Orme! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🪶

Did you know these incredible Eurasian Dotterels travel from their northern breeding grounds to North Africa 🌍

For just a few weeks in August and September they touch down right here in North Wales to rest on the short limestone turf. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Known for being incredibly tame, they look like little feathered stones blending perfectly into the grass! ⛰️✨🦅

Sighting Tips:Timing: Peak passage is early to mid-May.

Hour: Get there at dawn before the dog walkers and crowds arrive!

Look for: White chest bands and that iconic bright chestnut belly.

Have you ever been lucky enough to spot a dotterel trip on the Orme? 👇

29/08/2026

STOP SAVING REELS, START BOOKING 🚨

I am taking exactly 8 people on a massive 14-night deep jungle expedition to Belize.THE TRIP AT A GLANCE:🗺️

Where: Belize (hidden deep-jungle spots)🏨

Stay: 5 world-class eco-lodges (including Lamanai & Black Rock)🦜

Mission: Track down the Keel-billed Toucan, rare Agami Heron, and Ocellated Turkey

🚐 Included: Breakfast, dinner, and all private transportThis isn't a normal holiday—it’s an exclusive, small-group birdwatching paradise.

👇 WANT ONE OF THE 8 SPOTS? Hit FOLLOW for daily expedition updates.

Comment BELIZE below to get the secret itinerary sent straight to your DMs!

28/08/2026

Meet the "Storm C**k" ⛈️🦅

The Mistle Thrush gets its nickname because it loves to sing from the highest treetops during wild, stormy weather. Spot them by their cold grey-brown feathers and fierce, upright posture.

Have you seen one of these garden giants lately? 👇

Did anyone else catch last nights Blood Moon abd partial lunar eclipse? 🎥👇This was my photo from 2027, far too cloudy up...
28/08/2026

Did anyone else catch last nights Blood Moon abd partial lunar eclipse? 🎥👇

This was my photo from 2027, far too cloudy up here in wet Wigan. 🤯 Earth’s shadow covered 96% of the moon, turning it this insane deep red colour. Did you manage to catch it, or did you sleep straight through?

Drop your location if you saw it! 👇🔴

28/08/2026

Can you tell these two apart at sea? 🌊🐦

Identifying European vs Wilson’s Storm-Petrels is one of the ultimate pelagic birding tests. They look identical from afar, but these three secret clues will change your birding game:

1️⃣ THE UNDERWING: Look for a bright white bar (European) vs a completely dark lining (Wilson’s).
2️⃣ THE FEET: Wilson’s has long legs that project past its tail in flight—and secret yellow toe webbing!
3️⃣ THE DANCE: Wilson’s literally "walks" and bounds on the water, while Europeans flutter like bats.Save this for your next pelagic boat trip! 🚢

BOOK YOUR NEXT BIRDING ADVENTURE NOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️
https://www.scillypelagics.com

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27/08/2026

🚨 51% OF MIGRATORY BIRDS ARE DECLINING.

A landmark global study published in Nature Reviews Biodiversity has delivered a devastating wake-up call: over half of the world’s migratory bird species are shrinking in population.

From common swallows to rare marine species, human activity is cutting their journeys short.

Standard local conservation isn’t enough anymore. Scientists are calling for unified international action to protect entire flyways across continents before the skies fall silent.

💬 What do you think about these findings?

🔗 Hit share to raise awareness for global conservation.


26/08/2026

🎭This bird has an identity crisis: The Dunlin! 🔍

✨Ever spotted a small shorebird and felt completely stumped? Meet the Dunlin (Calidris alpina) the wader that changes its look entirely depending on the season!From a bright rusty back and bold black belly patch in the summer, to a sleek, uniform grey-brown in the winter, this bird is a master of disguise.

👉 Key ID features to lock in next time you’re out on the mudflats:

💎 The signature long, heavy bill with a distinct down-curved droop.
💎 A signature hunched, "neckless" posture.
💎 A rapid "sewing-machine" feeding style as it probes the mud.

Drop a 🙋‍♂️ in the comments if what waster do you struggle with the most and want some help with on our next Wader Wednesday?

25/08/2026

⚠️ Warning: This reel may cause a strong urge to book a trip to Scilly.

🌊 The ultimate North Atlantic pelagic experience.

Nothing beats the adrenaline of watching hundreds of storm-petrels pattering on the surface, waiting for that next massive shearwater or rare vagrant to slice through the wake. 🚤

From blue sharks drifting beneath the boat to the incredible Isles of Scilly fading into the sunset, every trip on the MV Sapphire is pure birding magic. 🦈🐥🐤

Have you booked your spot for the next season yet? 🗺️⚓

https://www.scillypelagics.com

24/08/2026

The Short-eared Owl was my spark bird ✨🦉

What was yours?

For those who don’t know, a “spark bird” is the exact bird that triggers your passion for birdwatching and changes how you see the world forever. 🌟

Seeing this magnificent hunter gliding over the fields was the moment everything clicked for me.Drop your spark bird in the comments below! 👇

Form context: if you are still looking for yours, what bird are you dying to see this year?

23/08/2026

Un-Belize-able birding 🇧🇿🦜

If you love tropical birds and deep jungle adventures, Belize needs to be at the top of your travel bucket list. Hit save for your next trip planning! 🎒🇧🇿

📍 Spot highlights:• Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary (wetland wonderland!)• Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve• Lamanai Archaeological Reserve.

Here is your official invite to book on to a 14 night trip with an expert local guide to see some amazing birds.

Drop your dream target bird in the comments! 👇

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