RED KITES

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A number of shots of a Red Kites approach and landing, taken at a commercial hide on the Marlborough Downs in Wiltshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2024]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA – CARMINE BEE EATERS

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Carmine bee eaters – South Luangwa National Park, Zambia. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2024]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may … Continue reading

SOUTH LUANGWA – CARMINE BEE EATERS

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Thousands of carmine bee eaters migrate to South Luangwa during August to breed on the steep sandy banks of the Luangwa river. Bee eater nests are known to reach up to 1m deep within the sand banks with a small chamber … Continue reading

KINGFISHER WITH CATCH

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A Kingfisher enjoying the fruits of her labour. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be … Continue reading

LITTLE EGRET

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A Little Egret in flight. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that … Continue reading

CYGNET

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A Cygnet taking advantage of the sun and a rare slice of tranquillity. Watermead Lake, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or … Continue reading

Firecrest

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A Firecrest, one of the UKs smallest birds. All shots taken at Wendover canal, Buckinghamshire. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is … Continue reading

GREAT CRESTED GREBE WITH CATCH

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A great crested grebe with what I believe is a large roach. The Grebe struggled to swallow the fish but eventually succeeded after 3 – 4 minutes. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material … Continue reading

KESTREL

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A few shots of a female kestrel taken at Bushy Park, London. © [John Mallaney] and [www.johnmallaney.com], [2023]. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts … Continue reading