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The Birding Collective Hi, Im Austin and im padditonate about birding.

So here is a space whete I can connect with communities and unite people through a shared passion for observing and appreciating wild birds and wildlife. 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 o

ffer below. I love all types 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.

04/06/2026

The pelican from the Pelican Restaurant in Paphos is a famous local celebrity named Kokos (or Koko). For decades, this charismatic bird has served as the unofficial mascot of the Paphos Harbour, greeting tourists and wandering freely along the waterfront.

Kokos is treated as a wild bird and a member of the family. She is not caged or kept on a leash. She splits her time roaming the boardwalk, swimming in the harbour water, photobombing diners, and visiting nearby landmarks.

02/06/2026

Did you know the Cyprus Warbler and Cyprus Wheatear is endemic to this island? That means they breed absolutely nowhere else on Earth! 🌍

25/05/2026

Most birds are built to be as light and buoyant as possible. Dippers are engineered to sink. They do not have webbed feet. Instead, they use a clever combination of physics, evolutionary biology, and raw strength to defeat buoyancy and strong river currents

24/05/2026

🎵 Can you guess this bird song? 🤔 This little vocalist is a master of rhythm, but can you name the species?Drop your best guess in the comments below! 👇💡

Hint: Listen closely to that unique two-part melody. It starts with a quiet, delicate warble and finishes with a loud, mechanical-sounding rattle!
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23/05/2026

An absolute lottery ticket of a bird sighting! 🦅🚨 The stunning Red-footed Falcon isn't supposed to be in the UK. They migrate from Eastern Europe to Africa, but strong winds frequently throw these beautiful insect-hunters completely off course, leading to rare mini-influxes along the East coast.

22/05/2026

You’re standing on the edge of the UK’s largest mainland seabird colony 🌊 Over half a million birds call RSPB Bempton Cliffs home every spring and summer, and honestly, the camera doesn’t even do the scale of this place justice.

21/05/2026

Looking for the Common Whitethroat? 🔎 Here are 7 quick ID tips to help you spot this lively summer visitor in the UK scrub! 🇬🇧🐦
1️⃣ Rusty-edged Wings: Look for bright chestnut patches.
2️⃣ Bright White Throat: Contrasts sharply with its head. 3️⃣ Pale Eye-Ring: Clean white ring around an amber eye.

How many of these have you checked off this spring? 👇

20/05/2026

Save this checklist for your next forest walk! 🪵 🪵👇👁️
Forget looking at branches. This tiny bird is the ultimate camouflage master, perfectly blending into rough tree bark. Learn its d**g to spot them first!

18/05/2026

I had some company in the greenhouse today as the blue t**s fledged and one ended up watching me feed the strawberries. All six chicks successfully made it to safety, including this little guy 🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣🐣

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