Mike Smith
@mikecsmiffy.bsky.social
Retired and now spending my time photographing nature. Based in Essex and Suffolk, UK.
Husband, Grandad, carer for my father and RSPB volunteer
Husband, Grandad, carer for my father and RSPB volunteer
3 shades of Crossbills on Westleton Heath.
The orange and red birds are males and the green one drinking is female
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The orange and red birds are males and the green one drinking is female
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November 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
3 shades of Crossbills on Westleton Heath.
The orange and red birds are males and the green one drinking is female
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The orange and red birds are males and the green one drinking is female
#bird #birds #birdphotography #ukwildlife #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #NaturePhotography
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Red Deer stag in a meadow at Dunwich, Suffolk. Seen from the beach car park outside the fish ‘n’ chip shop 😊
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November 10, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Red Deer stag in a meadow at Dunwich, Suffolk. Seen from the beach car park outside the fish ‘n’ chip shop 😊
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This male Stonechat found himself a juicy (if slightly hairy) meal in the dunes at RSPB Minsmere
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November 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
This male Stonechat found himself a juicy (if slightly hairy) meal in the dunes at RSPB Minsmere
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Little Egret with a punk haircut!
Captured in one of the ponds in Dingle Marshes NNR, Dunwich, Suffolk
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Captured in one of the ponds in Dingle Marshes NNR, Dunwich, Suffolk
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November 8, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Little Egret with a punk haircut!
Captured in one of the ponds in Dingle Marshes NNR, Dunwich, Suffolk
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Captured in one of the ponds in Dingle Marshes NNR, Dunwich, Suffolk
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Wren beautifully camouflaged among the dead bracken on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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November 7, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Wren beautifully camouflaged among the dead bracken on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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Common Toad on the south path at @RSPBMinsmere
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November 6, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Common Toad on the south path at @RSPBMinsmere
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Female Stonechat standing tall to check for threats among the dunes at RSPB Minsmere
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November 5, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Female Stonechat standing tall to check for threats among the dunes at RSPB Minsmere
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Little Egret juggling with a Stickleback in Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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November 4, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Little Egret juggling with a Stickleback in Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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Very little around at RSPB Minsmere on Thursday, but this Long Tailed Tit in the dunes cheered us up
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November 3, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Very little around at RSPB Minsmere on Thursday, but this Long Tailed Tit in the dunes cheered us up
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Skylark standing tall and proud among the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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November 2, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Skylark standing tall and proud among the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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Male Stonechat in the morning light among the dunes at RSPB Minsmere
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November 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Male Stonechat in the morning light among the dunes at RSPB Minsmere
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Male Dartford Warbler perched on the top of a Gorse bush on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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October 31, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Male Dartford Warbler perched on the top of a Gorse bush on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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Male Marsh Harrier seen from Bittern Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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October 30, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Male Marsh Harrier seen from Bittern Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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This Skylark found an elevated perch in the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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October 29, 2025 at 7:15 AM
This Skylark found an elevated perch in the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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Kingfisher clinging to a reed stem. Seen from Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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October 28, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Kingfisher clinging to a reed stem. Seen from Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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Skylark having a good scratch in the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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October 27, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Skylark having a good scratch in the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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Goldcrest among the Bracken in woodland at @RSPBMinsmere
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October 26, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Goldcrest among the Bracken in woodland at @RSPBMinsmere
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Eye to eye with a Wheatear in the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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October 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Eye to eye with a Wheatear in the dunes beside Dingle Marshes NNR at Dunwich, Suffolk
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Juvenile Dartford Warbler on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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October 24, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Juvenile Dartford Warbler on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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Kestrel perched on the cliff face at Dunwich, Suffolk
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October 23, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Kestrel perched on the cliff face at Dunwich, Suffolk
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Male Dartford Warbler in a Hawthorn bush on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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October 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Male Dartford Warbler in a Hawthorn bush on Dunwich Heath, Suffolk
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Gotcha!!
Great White Egret feeding in the pond beside Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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Great White Egret feeding in the pond beside Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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October 21, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Gotcha!!
Great White Egret feeding in the pond beside Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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Great White Egret feeding in the pond beside Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere
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The winter visitors have arrived on the meadows of Dunwich Heath.
We saw this Curlew, one of a small flock, at Mount Pleasant Farm yesterday
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We saw this Curlew, one of a small flock, at Mount Pleasant Farm yesterday
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October 20, 2025 at 6:32 AM
The winter visitors have arrived on the meadows of Dunwich Heath.
We saw this Curlew, one of a small flock, at Mount Pleasant Farm yesterday
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We saw this Curlew, one of a small flock, at Mount Pleasant Farm yesterday
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Male Bearded Tit feasting on reed seeds at @RSPBMinsmere
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October 19, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Male Bearded Tit feasting on reed seeds at @RSPBMinsmere
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Mr & Mrs Bearded Tit sharing the same reed head near the sluice at RSPB Minsmere
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October 18, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Mr & Mrs Bearded Tit sharing the same reed head near the sluice at RSPB Minsmere
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