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Nick Hurst
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Photographer based in Suffolk, United Kingdom. Simply inspired by the natural world around us. 🇺🇦

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Nick Hurst @nickhurst.bsky.social · Nov 12
Hello to all @Bsky world. I'm a wildlife photographer based in Suffolk in the United Kingdom. Just unpacked my bags here but so looking forward to sharing a journey together.
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Under the woodland canopy.

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Under the woodland canopy.
November 21, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Differing perspectives at Arger Fen wood, #Suffolk. It's a great location to explore, especially at this time of year with the onset of winter. I just love all the differing textures and muted colours that wash through the frame.

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Differing perspectives at Arger Fen wood, Suffolk. It's a great location to explore, especially at this time of year with the onset of winter. I just love all the differing textures and muted colours that wash through the frame.
November 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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An early morning walk exploring the woods at Arger Fen, #Suffolk. A fascinating mosaic of ancient coppice woodland featuring oak, ash, field maple, holly, crab apple, alder and hazel. Wonderful colours and texture at this time of year.

#Scape #landscape #Bures #Suffolk #photography
An early morning walk exploring the woods at Arger Fen, Suffolk. A fascinating mosaic of ancient coppice woodland featuring oak, ash, field maple, holly, crab apple, alder and hazel. Wonderful colours and texture at this time of year.
November 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Stags lock antlers and exercise their dominance with the onset of the breeding season.

#ukwildlife #nature #rutting #stag #wildlifephotography
Stags lock antlers and exercise their dominance with the onset of the breeding season.
October 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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Walks along the coast at Landguard near Felixstowe Port, Suffolk. The groynes offer a welcome point of interest along this part of the coast.

#Suffolk #coast #seascape #felixstowe #Landguard
Walks along the coast at Landguard near Felixstowe Port, Suffolk. The groynes offer a welcome point of interest along this part of the coast.
October 25, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Shoreline snappery along the east coast at #Covehithe. A rugged location for this part of world, largely due to coastal erosion.

#seascape #sunrise #coast
Shoreline snappery along the east coast at #Covehithe. A rugged location for this part of world, largely due to coastal erosion.
October 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Soft morning light washes across the #Lavenham fields close to home. It's not been a good year for Barn Owls locally so really hoping for better times ahead moving into 2026.

#ukwildlife #nature #Suffolk #wildlifephotography #owls
Soft morning light washes across the Lavenham fields close to home. It's not been a good year for Barn Owls locally so really hoping for better times ahead moving into 2026.
October 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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A stag calls and you remain very still, breathing slowly and watch the drama unfold.

#ukwildlife #nature #Suffolk #wildlifephotography
A stag calls and you remain very still, breathing slowly and patiently watch the drama slowly unfold.
October 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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A most exhilarating walk this morning along the riverbank at Dedham, Essex. Stunning countryside. I love this time of year as summer gives way to the early whispers of Autumn.

#Essex #landscape #landscapephotography #Dedham
I love this walk along the riverbank near Dedham, Essex. Especially at this time of year as summer gives way to the early whispers of Autumn.
September 12, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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High key waders along the North Uist shoreline.

#ukwildlife #wildlidifephotography #birds #ukbirds #nature #wildlife
A solitary Dunlin feeding on small crustacea along the North Uist shoreline. Taking to flight along the North Uist shoreline. Perfect poise as this Dunlin feeds along the shoreline. Waders feed on small crustacea along the North Uist shoreline.
September 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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An inquisitive water vole along the riverbank close to home. Signs of activity are relatively easy to spot. Notably neat piles of chewed vegetation, burrow entrances at the water’s edge, cylindrical droppings, & runways through the bank side plants.

#ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #nature
An inquisitive water vole along the riverbank close to home. Signs of activity are relatively easy to spot. Notably neat piles of chewed vegetation, burrow entrances at the water’s edge, cylindrical droppings, & runways through the bank side plants.
August 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Ebb and flow along the North Norfolk Coast.

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Ebb and flow along the North Norfolk Coast. Ebb and flow along the North Norfolk Coast.
August 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Badger cubs venture forth at dusk close to their sett. There were four in this particular litter & they would never stray far from home. The 3rd image in the series was either mum or dad. Difficult to tell, but always remained close to the cubs.

#ukwildlife #badger #wildlifephotography
Badger cubs venture forth at dusk close to their sett. There were four in this particular litter & they would never stray far from their home. The 3rd image in the series was either mum or dad. Difficult to tell, but always remained close to the cubs. Badger cubs venture forth at dusk close to their sett. There were four in this particular litter & they would never stray far from their home. The 3rd image in the series was either mum or dad. Difficult to tell, but always remained close to the cubs. Badger cubs venture forth at dusk close to their sett. There were four in this particular litter & they would never stray far from their home. The 3rd image here was either mum or dad. Difficult to tell, but always remained close to the cubs. Badger cubs venture forth at dusk close to their sett. There were four in this particular litter & they would never stray far from their home. The 3rd image in the series was either mum or dad. Difficult to tell, but always remained close to the cubs.
August 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Early morning along one of the many streams which frame the village close to home. I don't think I could ever tire of watching the kingfishers traverse the streams during the early hours.

#ukwildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #Lavenham #Sudbury
Early morning along one of the many streams which frame the village close to home. I don't think I could ever tire of watching the kingfishers traverse the streams during the early hours.
August 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Little owls stir in and amongst the roses.

#ukwildlife #owls #wildlifephotography #Suffolk #Sudbury #Lavenham #Sudbury
Little owls stir in and amongst the roses.
August 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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A brief montage of the recently fledged kingfishers along the riverbed. Part of a local project I've been working on in the village, capturing the hidden life of this micro habitat.
#ukwildlife #kingfishers #wildlifephotography #Suffolk #Sudbury #birds #Lavenham #Sudbury
August 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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A juvenile #kingfisher surveys the swim in the village. It's a location over the past weeks I've just hunkered down along the stream at sunrise, when they're most active. I often find the most rewarding projects are local, as you understand the rhythm & pace of the habitat.
#ukwilldife #Suffolk
A juvenile kingfisher surveys the swim in the village. It's a location over the past weeks I've just hunkered down along the stream at sunrise, when they're most active. I often find the most rewarding projects are local, as you understand the rhythm & pace of the habitat.
July 31, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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Lost in the wash. Captured moments on the Isle of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast. Part of a series of Puffin images taken last week on this magical island.
#ukwildlife #seabirds #puffin #wildlifephotography #nature
Lost in the wash. Captured moments on the Isle of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast. Part of a series of Puffin images taken last week on this magical island.
July 18, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Fleeting encounters on Skomer island. Puffins can fly quite fast & typically reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. Despite their small wings, they achieve this by flapping rapidly, up to 400 beats per minute. #ukwildlife #seabirds #puffin #wildlifephotography #nature
Fleeting encounters on Skomer island. Puffins can fly quite fast & typically reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. Despite their small wings, they achieve this by flapping rapidly, up to 400 beats per minute.
July 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Captured moments on the Isle of Skomer off the Pembrokeshire coast. Part of a series of Puffin images taken last week on this magical island. #ukwildlife #puffin #nature #ukseabirds #wildlifephotography #photography
July 16, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Puffins share a fascinating seasonal breeding cycle on the Island of #Skomer. They nest in burrows dug into the soft, grassy soil of the island’s cliffs & slopes. Each pair lays a single egg & share incubation duties, which lasts around 40 days. #ukwildlife #ukseabirds #puffin #wildlifephotography
Puffins share a fascinating seasonal breeding cycle on the Island of Skomer. They nest in burrows dug into the soft, grassy soil of the island’s cliffs & slopes. Each pair lays a single egg & share incubation duties, which lasts around 40 days. Puffins share a fascinating seasonal breeding cycle on the Island of Skomer. They nest in burrows dug into the soft, grassy soil of the island’s cliffs & slopes. Each pair lays a single egg & share incubation duties, which lasts around 40 days.
July 16, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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Skomer Island off the #Pembrokeshire coast. Photographing puffins in flight presents a challenge due to their rapid, erratic movement & size. A fast prime lens can help capture that moment such as a 200 f2 / 300 f2.8.

#ukwildlife #birds #puffin #Pembrokeshire #Skomer #wildlifephotography #nature
July 16, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Momentary encounters with Puffins on Skomer Island, off the coast of Wales. These seabirds return to the island each spring, typically in April, after spending the winter months far out at sea. #ukwildlife #birds #puffin #Pembrokeshire #skomer #wildlifephotography #nature
Momentary encounters with Puffins on Skomer Island, off the coast of Wales. These seabirds return to the island each spring, typically in April, after spending the winter months far out at sea. Momentary encounters with Puffins on Skomer Island, off the coast of Wales. These seabirds return to the island each spring, typically in April, after spending the winter months far out at sea.
July 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Puffins calling out on Skomer Island, off the coast of Wales. One of a series of images taken on a recent visit last week. Conservation efforts have helped stabilise & increase the puffin population with around 43,000 recorded in this year alone.
#ukwildlife #birds #Skomer #Pembrokeshire #Puffin
July 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Water voles along the river bank down by the sewerage works. Wildlife just happens, and more often than not in the most unexpected places.

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Water voles along the river bank down by the sewerage works. Wildlife just happens, and more often than not in the most unexpected places.
July 5, 2025 at 2:54 PM