John Higgins
@johnhiggins777.bsky.social
Manchester based amateur aviation and wildlife photographer, canon R5/R7 user, rock and metal head, mainly photos of aviation, nature and maybe the odd train too. No NFT nonsense #aviation #nature #wildlife #canon #photography
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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
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
#fox #foxfriday #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography
November 7, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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
#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
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
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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
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
A curious young adult fox, wondering why I am lying down.
#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #redfox #nature #mammals #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #wildlifephoto #ukwildlife
#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #redfox #nature #mammals #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #wildlifephoto #ukwildlife
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
A curious young adult fox, wondering why I am lying down.
#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #redfox #nature #mammals #naturelovers #naturephotography #naturephoto #wildlifephoto #ukwildlife
#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
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #photography
October 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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
#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
#mammals #ukwildlife #nature #deer #rut #ruttingseason #animals #reddeer #stag #photography
October 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Love this time of the year, awesome colours and sounds.
#mammals #ukwildlife #nature #deer #rut #ruttingseason #animals #reddeer #stag #photography
#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
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
October 19, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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
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
#reddeerstag #cheshire #nature #ukwildlife #mammals #wildlifephotography #sunset #sunsetphotography #mist #autumn
October 15, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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
#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
#fox #foxcubs #redfox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #wildlife #animals #mammals #ukwildlife #photography
October 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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
#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
#birds #beardedtits #Nature #naturephotography #wildlife #wildĺifephotography #ukwildlife #photography
October 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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
#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
October 7, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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
#fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography #wildlifewednesday
October 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My local Vixen, with one of her cubs
#fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography #wildlifewednesday
#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
#fox #foxcub #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #ukwildlife #nature #animals #photography
September 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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
#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
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #fox #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals
August 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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
#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
#fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #naturephotography📷 #wildlife #wildlifephotographer #ukwildlife #animals #animalphotography📷 #mammals #canon #canonr5
August 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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
#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
#Foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxes #mammals #animals #wildlife #nature #photography
August 15, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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
#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
#birds #raptors #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #owls #owlday #photography
August 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The four true native UK Owls for International Owl Awareness Day.
#birds #raptors #nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #owls #owlday #photography
#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
#mammals #fox #foxoftheday #foxfriday #nature #ukwildlife #photography #animalphotography
August 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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
#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
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #ukwildlife #nature
July 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #ukwildlife #nature
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
#birds #nature #ukwildlife #raptors #owls #longearedowl #flight
July 10, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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
#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
#nature #wildlife #ukwildlife #mammals #scottishwildcat #photography #cats
July 9, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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
#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
#foxoftheday #foxfriday #foxcub #mammals #wildlife #nature #ukwildlife #keeptheban
July 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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
#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
#birds #ukwildlife #nature #photography #owls #longearedowl
June 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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
#birds #ukwildlife #nature #photography #owls #longearedowl
Its weird, I have been fortunate to photograph fox cubs, up close and personal a lot. That rush when a cub gets bigger in the viewfinder, doesn't go away. It really is a privilege to photograph these stunning little mammals. For Fox's sake, keep the ban. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature
June 27, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Its weird, I have been fortunate to photograph fox cubs, up close and personal a lot. That rush when a cub gets bigger in the viewfinder, doesn't go away. It really is a privilege to photograph these stunning little mammals. For Fox's sake, keep the ban. #foxoftheday #foxfriday #mammals #nature
It is fair to say, things have been a bit bleak on the Wildlife front for me recently. But my luck changed with these Long eared owlets, or orange eyed ewoks as they shall now be known . Stunning little fluffballs #ukwildlife #nature #birds #raptors #owls #longearedowls #owlets
June 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
It is fair to say, things have been a bit bleak on the Wildlife front for me recently. But my luck changed with these Long eared owlets, or orange eyed ewoks as they shall now be known . Stunning little fluffballs #ukwildlife #nature #birds #raptors #owls #longearedowls #owlets