Veronica
@puzzlewild.bsky.social
Edinburgh. Trying my hand at photography .Boardgame and wildlife enthusiastic. She/Her. Often out with @malcolmjscwild pointing at a ‘bush branch’ in the hope he sees the bird!
Welcomes ID corrections
Using Canon R8 and my trusty phone 😊
Welcomes ID corrections
Using Canon R8 and my trusty phone 😊
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Veronica
@puzzlewild.bsky.social
· Jul 10
There are over 50,000 occupied Puffin burrows on the Isle of May. Pairs return each year to lay just a single egg. #puffins #isleofmay #birds #birdingscotland
@shetlandwildlife nature & Up Helly Aa ❤️ Sept gave us a dry run of the biting winds. ‘feels like -12C’ a🥶I’ve never experienced.
Waxwing, a passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #birdingscotland #waxwing #scotland
Waxwing, a passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #birdingscotland #waxwing #scotland
February 2, 2026 at 7:45 AM
@shetlandwildlife nature & Up Helly Aa ❤️ Sept gave us a dry run of the biting winds. ‘feels like -12C’ a🥶I’ve never experienced.
Waxwing, a passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #birdingscotland #waxwing #scotland
Waxwing, a passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #birdingscotland #waxwing #scotland
@shetlandwildlife.bsky.social nature & Up Helly Aa. Sept gave us a dry run of the biting winds. ‘feels like -12C’ cold I’ve never experienced
Waxwing, passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #BirdingScotland #waxwing #scotland #shetland
Waxwing, passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #BirdingScotland #waxwing #scotland #shetland
February 2, 2026 at 7:22 AM
@shetlandwildlife.bsky.social nature & Up Helly Aa. Sept gave us a dry run of the biting winds. ‘feels like -12C’ cold I’ve never experienced
Waxwing, passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #BirdingScotland #waxwing #scotland #shetland
Waxwing, passing vagrant. With little bushes/trees an apple in the garden must have felt like a gold mine. #BirdingScotland #waxwing #scotland #shetland
Some of the faces from my first Up Helly Aa. Shetland you really have got under my skin….
More pics to follow.
#Shetland #UpHellyAa2026 #Scotland
More pics to follow.
#Shetland #UpHellyAa2026 #Scotland
February 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Some of the faces from my first Up Helly Aa. Shetland you really have got under my skin….
More pics to follow.
#Shetland #UpHellyAa2026 #Scotland
More pics to follow.
#Shetland #UpHellyAa2026 #Scotland
Super cropped and noisy image, yet stillI seen! Little Bittern seen in Extremadura last year . Unlike the local Bittern that I dipped (check me and the lingo 😆) yesterday. All part of the fun. Would love to hear that boom! Another time…. #littlebittern #Bittern #extremadura #twitching
January 17, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Super cropped and noisy image, yet stillI seen! Little Bittern seen in Extremadura last year . Unlike the local Bittern that I dipped (check me and the lingo 😆) yesterday. All part of the fun. Would love to hear that boom! Another time…. #littlebittern #Bittern #extremadura #twitching
A male Kingfisher. His breast was a bright orange glowing globe in the light. As a kid I imagined this bird with a crown fishing. I have never stopped being excited by that regal flash of blue. These last few years I have appreciated closer views. #birdingscotland #kingfisher #edinburghwildlife
January 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
A male Kingfisher. His breast was a bright orange glowing globe in the light. As a kid I imagined this bird with a crown fishing. I have never stopped being excited by that regal flash of blue. These last few years I have appreciated closer views. #birdingscotland #kingfisher #edinburghwildlife
One step beyond….
This female Blackbird was chasing any morsel it could find, as the frost hit. There has been significant decline in this common bird due to Usuru virus. BTO ran Black Birds in the garden Project to understand it’simpact. #birdingscotland #blackbirdsinthegarden #bto
This female Blackbird was chasing any morsel it could find, as the frost hit. There has been significant decline in this common bird due to Usuru virus. BTO ran Black Birds in the garden Project to understand it’simpact. #birdingscotland #blackbirdsinthegarden #bto
January 6, 2026 at 8:15 AM
One step beyond….
This female Blackbird was chasing any morsel it could find, as the frost hit. There has been significant decline in this common bird due to Usuru virus. BTO ran Black Birds in the garden Project to understand it’simpact. #birdingscotland #blackbirdsinthegarden #bto
This female Blackbird was chasing any morsel it could find, as the frost hit. There has been significant decline in this common bird due to Usuru virus. BTO ran Black Birds in the garden Project to understand it’simpact. #birdingscotland #blackbirdsinthegarden #bto
Really enjoyed getting out over the last few days, hoping it will recharge for the week ahead.
Winter sun and feeding time. Not sure which won here?
#WinterSun #HighlandCows #Scotland
Winter sun and feeding time. Not sure which won here?
#WinterSun #HighlandCows #Scotland
January 5, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Really enjoyed getting out over the last few days, hoping it will recharge for the week ahead.
Winter sun and feeding time. Not sure which won here?
#WinterSun #HighlandCows #Scotland
Winter sun and feeding time. Not sure which won here?
#WinterSun #HighlandCows #Scotland
One of the foxes I saw just before Xmas was there again last night. The same spot and time.
We shared glances, the city oblivious….we both slipped back into the night. #FoxOfTheDay #UrbanFoxes #EdinburghWildlife
We shared glances, the city oblivious….we both slipped back into the night. #FoxOfTheDay #UrbanFoxes #EdinburghWildlife
January 4, 2026 at 8:15 AM
One of the foxes I saw just before Xmas was there again last night. The same spot and time.
We shared glances, the city oblivious….we both slipped back into the night. #FoxOfTheDay #UrbanFoxes #EdinburghWildlife
We shared glances, the city oblivious….we both slipped back into the night. #FoxOfTheDay #UrbanFoxes #EdinburghWildlife
End of the year was spent in good company, two days out in the trot,a new record, and so worth it!
We had a flyby Kingfisher, a resting Sparrowhawk and a lovely family of Long-tailed Tits who were feeling the cold. #sheclicksnet #birdingscotland #edinburghwildlife #longtailedtit
We had a flyby Kingfisher, a resting Sparrowhawk and a lovely family of Long-tailed Tits who were feeling the cold. #sheclicksnet #birdingscotland #edinburghwildlife #longtailedtit
January 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM
End of the year was spent in good company, two days out in the trot,a new record, and so worth it!
We had a flyby Kingfisher, a resting Sparrowhawk and a lovely family of Long-tailed Tits who were feeling the cold. #sheclicksnet #birdingscotland #edinburghwildlife #longtailedtit
We had a flyby Kingfisher, a resting Sparrowhawk and a lovely family of Long-tailed Tits who were feeling the cold. #sheclicksnet #birdingscotland #edinburghwildlife #longtailedtit
So good to have @malcolmjsc.bsky.social back posting #birdingscotland
First birding outing after surgery, we went to Penicuik to see if we could see a water rail (more on that later). As we crossed the North Esk, a dipper was spotlighted by a beam of light passing through the trees. #birdwatching #scotland
January 3, 2026 at 10:40 AM
So good to have @malcolmjsc.bsky.social back posting #birdingscotland
More Waxwings? Oh go on then!
Continuing the birding trivia a group of waxwings are called an "ear-full" or a "museum" of waxwings. Who knew! #birdingacotland #waxwings #birdingtrivia #edinburghwildlife
Continuing the birding trivia a group of waxwings are called an "ear-full" or a "museum" of waxwings. Who knew! #birdingacotland #waxwings #birdingtrivia #edinburghwildlife
January 2, 2026 at 8:30 AM
More Waxwings? Oh go on then!
Continuing the birding trivia a group of waxwings are called an "ear-full" or a "museum" of waxwings. Who knew! #birdingacotland #waxwings #birdingtrivia #edinburghwildlife
Continuing the birding trivia a group of waxwings are called an "ear-full" or a "museum" of waxwings. Who knew! #birdingacotland #waxwings #birdingtrivia #edinburghwildlife
Life has been a bit full on. I took myself out the other day to explore a part of the city I hadn’t t been to before. It felt very serene, a much welcomed respite. I slowed down, explored watched some Jackdaws exploring in perfect light…and then came word of the Waxwings!
#birdingscotland #jackdaws
#birdingscotland #jackdaws
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Life has been a bit full on. I took myself out the other day to explore a part of the city I hadn’t t been to before. It felt very serene, a much welcomed respite. I slowed down, explored watched some Jackdaws exploring in perfect light…and then came word of the Waxwings!
#birdingscotland #jackdaws
#birdingscotland #jackdaws
I never tire of seeing these incredible birds. Their name comes from the red tips, that appear as if dipped in wax. What I learned today was that red pigmentation comes from the berries they eat. Seems obvious, yet I hadn’t considered it! Love nature #waxwing #birdingscotland
January 1, 2026 at 1:20 PM
I never tire of seeing these incredible birds. Their name comes from the red tips, that appear as if dipped in wax. What I learned today was that red pigmentation comes from the berries they eat. Seems obvious, yet I hadn’t considered it! Love nature #waxwing #birdingscotland
Plans of posting pics from the past few days, highlights etc….
The day ran away with itself, took myself out for a walk and caught up with friends instead, and this lovely sunset.
Be kind to you eh?
#hogmanay
The day ran away with itself, took myself out for a walk and caught up with friends instead, and this lovely sunset.
Be kind to you eh?
#hogmanay
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Plans of posting pics from the past few days, highlights etc….
The day ran away with itself, took myself out for a walk and caught up with friends instead, and this lovely sunset.
Be kind to you eh?
#hogmanay
The day ran away with itself, took myself out for a walk and caught up with friends instead, and this lovely sunset.
Be kind to you eh?
#hogmanay
A fantastic day watching the Waxwing (it pays to step) . I loved catching up with people, those who had never seen a Waxwing, the kids who were just so excited! The woman who had spotted them years ago and thought they must be an escapee…(1/2) #waxwings #birdingscotland
December 31, 2025 at 6:32 AM
A fantastic day watching the Waxwing (it pays to step) . I loved catching up with people, those who had never seen a Waxwing, the kids who were just so excited! The woman who had spotted them years ago and thought they must be an escapee…(1/2) #waxwings #birdingscotland
Thinking of warmer climes, as this cold sets in. 🤒
This stunning Blue Rock Thrush taken in Estremadura earlier this year. Favouring rocky outcrops, feeds on insects and small invertebrates.
Im in need of more adventures!
#españa #estremadura #bluerockthrush
This stunning Blue Rock Thrush taken in Estremadura earlier this year. Favouring rocky outcrops, feeds on insects and small invertebrates.
Im in need of more adventures!
#españa #estremadura #bluerockthrush
December 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Thinking of warmer climes, as this cold sets in. 🤒
This stunning Blue Rock Thrush taken in Estremadura earlier this year. Favouring rocky outcrops, feeds on insects and small invertebrates.
Im in need of more adventures!
#españa #estremadura #bluerockthrush
This stunning Blue Rock Thrush taken in Estremadura earlier this year. Favouring rocky outcrops, feeds on insects and small invertebrates.
Im in need of more adventures!
#españa #estremadura #bluerockthrush
Making a conscious effort to try and shake up a very urban garden. The other day we had a judge come to visit.
Someone who has more knowledge than me said it’s this years bird due to the pale fingers to the coverts. I love stuff like that! Please share the geekery!
#birdingscotland #sparrowhawk
Someone who has more knowledge than me said it’s this years bird due to the pale fingers to the coverts. I love stuff like that! Please share the geekery!
#birdingscotland #sparrowhawk
November 26, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Making a conscious effort to try and shake up a very urban garden. The other day we had a judge come to visit.
Someone who has more knowledge than me said it’s this years bird due to the pale fingers to the coverts. I love stuff like that! Please share the geekery!
#birdingscotland #sparrowhawk
Someone who has more knowledge than me said it’s this years bird due to the pale fingers to the coverts. I love stuff like that! Please share the geekery!
#birdingscotland #sparrowhawk
A great conference with the @scottishbirding.bsky.social Saturday. Sunday a wander around Barons Haugh @rspbscotland.bsky.social what a gold mine! The passion from volunteers evident.
This Nuthatch was very much in agreement . #scottishornithologistsclub #rspb #baronshaugh #birdingscotland
This Nuthatch was very much in agreement . #scottishornithologistsclub #rspb #baronshaugh #birdingscotland
November 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A great conference with the @scottishbirding.bsky.social Saturday. Sunday a wander around Barons Haugh @rspbscotland.bsky.social what a gold mine! The passion from volunteers evident.
This Nuthatch was very much in agreement . #scottishornithologistsclub #rspb #baronshaugh #birdingscotland
This Nuthatch was very much in agreement . #scottishornithologistsclub #rspb #baronshaugh #birdingscotland
Heading to the @scottishbirding.bsky.social conference today maybe see you there? 😊🦤 #soc
November 22, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Heading to the @scottishbirding.bsky.social conference today maybe see you there? 😊🦤 #soc
Caw! Caw!
Scavenging around the shoreline, this Crow letting its voice heard. Feathers glistening in the early morning sun.
Crows mate for life, something I personally did not know about them. #crowfacts
#corvid #feather_perfection #birdingscotland
Scavenging around the shoreline, this Crow letting its voice heard. Feathers glistening in the early morning sun.
Crows mate for life, something I personally did not know about them. #crowfacts
#corvid #feather_perfection #birdingscotland
November 18, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Caw! Caw!
Scavenging around the shoreline, this Crow letting its voice heard. Feathers glistening in the early morning sun.
Crows mate for life, something I personally did not know about them. #crowfacts
#corvid #feather_perfection #birdingscotland
Scavenging around the shoreline, this Crow letting its voice heard. Feathers glistening in the early morning sun.
Crows mate for life, something I personally did not know about them. #crowfacts
#corvid #feather_perfection #birdingscotland
Stepping out with my ‘heavy’…
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Stepping out with my ‘heavy’…
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
Stepping out with my ‘heavy’…
The boys are back in town….
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
The boys are back in town….
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
November 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Stepping out with my ‘heavy’…
The boys are back in town….
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
The boys are back in town….
Lovely size comparison between Oystercatcher and Redshank. #birdingscotland #redshank #oystercatcher.
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What a face ! Thank you to @glenisilla.bsky.social for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay
November 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
What a face ! Thank you to @glenisilla.bsky.social for this morning's #FoxOfTheDay
I’ve been so fortunate for amazing nature adventures over the past year plus+. Going to try and catch up with some of them…
Northern Bald Ibis as seen with @birdingthestrait Only 200+ pairs in the wild. As always humans have played a part in their decline .(1/2)#birdingthestrait #northernbaldibis
Northern Bald Ibis as seen with @birdingthestrait Only 200+ pairs in the wild. As always humans have played a part in their decline .(1/2)#birdingthestrait #northernbaldibis
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
I’ve been so fortunate for amazing nature adventures over the past year plus+. Going to try and catch up with some of them…
Northern Bald Ibis as seen with @birdingthestrait Only 200+ pairs in the wild. As always humans have played a part in their decline .(1/2)#birdingthestrait #northernbaldibis
Northern Bald Ibis as seen with @birdingthestrait Only 200+ pairs in the wild. As always humans have played a part in their decline .(1/2)#birdingthestrait #northernbaldibis
The lovely White Wagtail seen on Sumburgh beach. Great to get up close and attempt to hone my skills, between that and the Pied apart! I’m sure the more you see the easier it may become.Right? 🫣 #WhiteWagtail #birdingscotland #shetland
October 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The lovely White Wagtail seen on Sumburgh beach. Great to get up close and attempt to hone my skills, between that and the Pied apart! I’m sure the more you see the easier it may become.Right? 🫣 #WhiteWagtail #birdingscotland #shetland