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David Vaux Nature Photography 📷
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Unidentified species of crane fly- Taken May ‘25, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, U.K.

#macro #macrophotography #cranefly #closeupphotography #wildlife #insects #nature
June 2, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Spindle Ermine Caterpillars (Yponomeuta cagnagella), taken college lake nature reserve, UK, May ‘25,

#moth #catepillar #raynox #neewer #canon #laowa #hemiptera #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #macro
May 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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Common carder bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum) - Taken May ‘25, College Lake Nature Reserve, U.K.

#bees #beesofinstagram #insect #macro #macrophotography #nature #wildlife
May 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Common Lizard (Zootoca vivipara) - Taken May ‘25, College Lake Nature Reserve, U.K.

Living up to its name, the common lizard is the UK’s most common and widespread reptile; it is the only reptile native to Ireland.

#lizards #reptiles #macro #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature
May 25, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Pale Brindled Beauty (Phigalia pilosaria) caterpillar: Taken May ‘25 @ Cassiobury park, Watford, U.K.

#caterpillar #moth #lepidoptera #cassioburypark #macro #macrophotography #macros #closeupphotography #laowa
May 18, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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The resident Little Owl, taken at Cassiobury Park, Watford, U.K. - July 2019.

He was looking a little peeved here as seconds earlier he had to chase away a Jay that had clearly ventured a little too close.

#owl #owls #birds #wildlifephotography #animals #nature
April 13, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Chiffchaff (Phylloscopus collybita) - Taken April ‘25 at Rickmansworth aquadrome, U.K.

The Chiffchaff is a small olive-brown warbler which flits through trees and shrubs, with a distinctive tail-wagging movement.

#birds #chiffchaff #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #animals
April 6, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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Long tailed Tit taking a break from nest building - Taken April ‘25, Rickmansworth Aquadrome, U.K.

#longtailedtit #birds #wildlifephotography #birdsofinstagram #birdwatching #birding #birdstagram #bird_freaks #nature
April 2, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Grey Seals at Horsey Gap : 15.03.25

#seals #horseygap #wildlife #greyseal #nature #wildlifephotography #animals
March 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Female Yellow-Barred Longhorn Moth (Nemophora degeerella) - Taken May 24th, Cassiobury Park, Watford

These moths fly in the day. The flight period ranges from May to July

#moths #lepidotera #macro #macrophotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #closeup
March 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Green dock beetle (Gastrophysa viridula) - Taken April '24 @ Cassiobury Park, Watford

The green dock beetle's breeding season is from March to October. There are 2 to 4 broods per year, with the last brood hibernating as an adult.

#beetles #coleoptera #wildlife #macro #macrophotography #nature
March 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Zebra Jumping Spider (Salticus scenicus), taken College lake nature reserve, UK, 2023

#spider #jumpingspider #archnid #spidersofinstagram #canon #laowa #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography
#macro #macrophotography #nature #naturephotography
March 22, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Grey Seal shots from Horsey Gap, Norfolk, U.K. - March '25

#seals #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #animals #naturephotography
March 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Issus coleoptratus 1st instar, taken Watford, UK, 2023

#leafhopper #watford #laowa #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #animal_captures #natgeo #wildlifeplanet #macrophotography #macrophotographylover #macro #macrophotography #macrophoto #macroshot #macrolens #macronature
March 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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Dock Bug (Coreus marginatus), Taken Cassiobury Park, Watford, UK, 2023

#shieldbug #raynox #neewer #canon #laowa #hemiptera #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #animal_captures #natgeo #wildlifeplanet #macrophotography #macrophotographyworld #macrophotographylover
March 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Stonechat (Saxicola rubicola) taken RSPB Minsmere, March ‘25.

The stonechat is named for its call, which sounds just like two small stones being hit together!

#birds #birdwatching #rspbminsmere #stonechat #wildlifephotography #birdsofinstagram #birdsofig #birdsuk
March 20, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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European Adder (Vipera berus) - Taken RSPB Minsmere, March ‘25

I had the pleasure of spotting both some Europena Adders including a black variant which was a first for me. The standout feature for me are the striking red eyes!

#adder #snakes #reptiles #wildlifephotography #rspbminsmere #animals
March 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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TBT to when I met the absolute legend that is wildlife cameraman @gordonbuchanan_wildlife in 2023 at his 30 years in the wild tour. Fantastic night and I thoroughly recommend checking it out on his current tour if you can! #gordonbuchanan #wildlife #wildlifephotography #wildlifecameraman #nature
February 20, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Pardosa amentata - Taken June ‘24, Cassiobury park, Watford

a wolf spider between 5 mm and 8 mm in length and has a brownish coloured body with darker brown markings or spots.

#spider #wolfspider #lycosidae #macro #nature #wildlife
January 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Velvet Shank (Flammulina velutipes) - Taken Jan’25 at Cassiobury Park, Watford

Velvet shank can grow up to 10cm tall and 7cm across. It has a fibrous, velvety stalk and bright orange cap which can be very slimy after rain.

#fungi #mushrooms #macro #macrophotography #nature #naturephotography
January 26, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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Kestrels first flight: My 2nd short video of 3 Kestrel chicks which shows the first of the 3 fledging the nest. This was nerve-wracking to watch as the nest was extremely high up, but this didn't seem to bother the youngster one bit. #kestrels #birds #animals #wildlife #nature #birding
Kestrels: First flight
YouTube video by David Vaux Nature Photography
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January 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Kestrel chicks getting fed: A short clip filmed in June 2021 in Watford, U.K. of a Kestrel nest containing 3 chicks, busily being tended to by both parents. #kestrels #birds #animals #wildlife #nature #wildlifevideo
Kestrels: Dinner Time
YouTube video by David Vaux Nature Photography
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January 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Varied Carpet Beetle (Anthrenus verbasci), taken Watford, UK, 2023

They are a common species, often considered a pest of domestic houses.

#beetle #insects #macro #macrophotography #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #closeup
January 19, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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7-spot ladybird (Coccinella septempunctata), taken College Lake nature reserve, UK, 2023

The most common species are the two-spot and larger seven-spot ladybirds, although about 40 others can also be found in the British Isles.

#ladybird #ladybug #macro #nacrophotography #insects #wildlife #nature
January 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Grey Seal shots from Horsey Gap, Norfolk, U.K. - Sep '23

Gray seals grow to a maximum length of 10 feet (3 m) and weight of 880 pounds (400 kg).

#seals #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography #animals #naturephotography
January 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM