Patrick Quinn
@patrick-quinn.bsky.social
Tropical Hainan Island life enthusiast 🌴 | Exploring the wonders of Hainan's tropical paradise 🌊 | Nature lover, photographer and storyteller. #followback www.tropicalhainan.com
I spent an overnighter at the Yahu rice terraces in Wuzhishan Hainan. Unfortunately I was about a week late and they had drained the fields and started cutting the rice ... Still a very beautiful location ...
June 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
I spent an overnighter at the Yahu rice terraces in Wuzhishan Hainan. Unfortunately I was about a week late and they had drained the fields and started cutting the rice ... Still a very beautiful location ...
“Ganzhai” (赶海), the traditional practice of sea foraging in Hainan Island is hands-on, muddy, and wildly fun, perfect for families, foodies, or anyone looking for a little coastal adventure …
May 31, 2025 at 1:06 AM
“Ganzhai” (赶海), the traditional practice of sea foraging in Hainan Island is hands-on, muddy, and wildly fun, perfect for families, foodies, or anyone looking for a little coastal adventure …
Bei Gang Island is famous for “Ganzhai” (赶海), the traditional practice of sea foraging. When the tide recedes, locals and visitors head out onto the exposed seabed to hunt for razor clams, oysters, and crabs ...
May 30, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Bei Gang Island is famous for “Ganzhai” (赶海), the traditional practice of sea foraging. When the tide recedes, locals and visitors head out onto the exposed seabed to hunt for razor clams, oysters, and crabs ...
Chasing the dawn: Local fishermen set out from Bei Gang Island as the first light of sunrise paints the water gold—a daily rhythm unchanged for generations ...
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Chasing the dawn: Local fishermen set out from Bei Gang Island as the first light of sunrise paints the water gold—a daily rhythm unchanged for generations ...
This little island (on the left) Bei Gang Island, will be my home for the next 24 hours. A traditional fishing village here in Haikou, Hainan Island, it has only reecently been connected with the mainland via Haiwen Bridge ...
May 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM
This little island (on the left) Bei Gang Island, will be my home for the next 24 hours. A traditional fishing village here in Haikou, Hainan Island, it has only reecently been connected with the mainland via Haiwen Bridge ...
My first post in what feels like a very long time ... Mulan Bay, just outside Haikou, Hainan Island. Spent the night camping on a very beautiful beach ...
May 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
My first post in what feels like a very long time ... Mulan Bay, just outside Haikou, Hainan Island. Spent the night camping on a very beautiful beach ...
Dragonflies are often used as bioindicators to assess the health of wetland ecosystems. Their presence signifies clean, unpolluted water, as their larvae are sensitive to water quality ...
#MacroPhotography
#WildlifePhotography
#Dragonfly
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January 14, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Dragonflies are often used as bioindicators to assess the health of wetland ecosystems. Their presence signifies clean, unpolluted water, as their larvae are sensitive to water quality ...
#MacroPhotography
#WildlifePhotography
#Dragonfly
#MacroPhotography
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#Dragonfly
Yinggehai, is a working fishing village on the southwest coast of #Hainan, is where time seems to slow down. The rustic charm of its working boats and stunning coastal sunrises make it popular spot for photography. #BlueskyNature
#BlueSkySunrise #BlueskyPhotography #NatureOnBluesky #ExploreBluesky
#BlueSkySunrise #BlueskyPhotography #NatureOnBluesky #ExploreBluesky
January 10, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Yinggehai, is a working fishing village on the southwest coast of #Hainan, is where time seems to slow down. The rustic charm of its working boats and stunning coastal sunrises make it popular spot for photography. #BlueskyNature
#BlueSkySunrise #BlueskyPhotography #NatureOnBluesky #ExploreBluesky
#BlueSkySunrise #BlueskyPhotography #NatureOnBluesky #ExploreBluesky
Nothing like an early morning bath to start the day and unruffle those feathers! Duck in wetlands just outside #Haikou. #Birds #BirdLovers #BirdWatching #BirdPhotography #BirdLife #WildBirds
January 8, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Nothing like an early morning bath to start the day and unruffle those feathers! Duck in wetlands just outside #Haikou. #Birds #BirdLovers #BirdWatching #BirdPhotography #BirdLife #WildBirds
An elegant #ChineseHeron at Dongzhai Wetlands, #Haikou. It's a fascinating bird with distinct plumage that changes with the seasons, here it's transitioning from breeding to non-breeding season—nature's own camouflage! #BirdsOfChina #WetlandWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #Birds 🪶
January 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
An elegant #ChineseHeron at Dongzhai Wetlands, #Haikou. It's a fascinating bird with distinct plumage that changes with the seasons, here it's transitioning from breeding to non-breeding season—nature's own camouflage! #BirdsOfChina #WetlandWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #Birds 🪶
An egret and free-range ducks share a wetland pond near Haikou, stoically ignoring each other. Egrets often benefit as ducks stir up insects or small fish while splashing through the water. #BirdsOfChina #WetlandWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #birds🪶
January 5, 2025 at 10:56 AM
An egret and free-range ducks share a wetland pond near Haikou, stoically ignoring each other. Egrets often benefit as ducks stir up insects or small fish while splashing through the water. #BirdsOfChina #WetlandWildlife #BirdWatching #WildlifePhotography #birds🪶
Caught mid-hover, this kingfisher gave me just enough time to capture its pre-dive pose before making the splash .... #Kingfisher #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #MomentInNature #birds 🪶
January 2, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Caught mid-hover, this kingfisher gave me just enough time to capture its pre-dive pose before making the splash .... #Kingfisher #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #MomentInNature #birds 🪶
Launch sequence activated: Spring-loaded and sky-bound! This little egret is about to turn that rock into a launchpad. #WildlifePhotography #Chinabird #NatureLovers #Egret #birds 🪶
January 2, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Launch sequence activated: Spring-loaded and sky-bound! This little egret is about to turn that rock into a launchpad. #WildlifePhotography #Chinabird #NatureLovers #Egret #birds 🪶
Mallards' webbed feet provide powerful propulsion as they push against the water during takeoff, launching with a burst of energy and creating quite the splash! #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #Mallard #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds 🪶
December 31, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Mallards' webbed feet provide powerful propulsion as they push against the water during takeoff, launching with a burst of energy and creating quite the splash! #WildlifePhotography #BirdWatching #NatureLovers #Mallard #ChinaBirds #addBirder #birds 🪶
Fiercely territorial, Kingfishers live solitary lives outside the breeding season, aggressively defending their hunting spots and chasing off others of their kind. Small but fierce!
#WildlifePhotography #Chinabirds #NatureLovers #Kingfisher #addBirder #birds 🪶
#WildlifePhotography #Chinabirds #NatureLovers #Kingfisher #addBirder #birds 🪶
December 30, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Fiercely territorial, Kingfishers live solitary lives outside the breeding season, aggressively defending their hunting spots and chasing off others of their kind. Small but fierce!
#WildlifePhotography #Chinabirds #NatureLovers #Kingfisher #addBirder #birds 🪶
#WildlifePhotography #Chinabirds #NatureLovers #Kingfisher #addBirder #birds 🪶
What’s your setup for wildlife photography? I just bought an old-style military tent with some camouflage, works well for scrubland—It's lightweight, roomy, low profile and blends in well. Share your tips—I'd love to learn what works for you. #WildlifePhotography #PhotographyGear #BirdPhotography
December 29, 2024 at 1:18 AM
What’s your setup for wildlife photography? I just bought an old-style military tent with some camouflage, works well for scrubland—It's lightweight, roomy, low profile and blends in well. Share your tips—I'd love to learn what works for you. #WildlifePhotography #PhotographyGear #BirdPhotography
I've been trying to photograph the #CommonMoorhen for a while. They’re residents here on Hainan Island, but in other parts of Asia, they migrate in winter. They can be found in wetlands, ponds and even urban parks.
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdWatching
#NatureLovers
#WetlandLife
#AvianAdventures
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdWatching
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#AvianAdventures
December 29, 2024 at 12:56 AM
I've been trying to photograph the #CommonMoorhen for a while. They’re residents here on Hainan Island, but in other parts of Asia, they migrate in winter. They can be found in wetlands, ponds and even urban parks.
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdWatching
#NatureLovers
#WetlandLife
#AvianAdventures
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdWatching
#NatureLovers
#WetlandLife
#AvianAdventures
Nothing like fresh seafood 🦐 An Egret with its catch at the Dongzhai Wetlands, home to mangrove forests, migratory birds and marine life, this sanctuary plays a crucial role in biodiversity preservation ...
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
December 26, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Nothing like fresh seafood 🦐 An Egret with its catch at the Dongzhai Wetlands, home to mangrove forests, migratory birds and marine life, this sanctuary plays a crucial role in biodiversity preservation ...
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
Siberian Stonechats are migratory birds spending the winter months on Hainan Island. They thrive in open habitats with scattered shrubs and often return to the same perch after hunting prey—though no luck this time!
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#BirdsOfChina
#NatureLovers
#BirdWatching
#NaturePhotography
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#BirdsOfChina
#NatureLovers
#BirdWatching
#NaturePhotography
December 25, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Siberian Stonechats are migratory birds spending the winter months on Hainan Island. They thrive in open habitats with scattered shrubs and often return to the same perch after hunting prey—though no luck this time!
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdsOfChina
#NatureLovers
#BirdWatching
#NaturePhotography
#WildlifePhotography
#BirdsOfChina
#NatureLovers
#BirdWatching
#NaturePhotography
No matter how early you wake up, the city always seems to be one step ahead. Haikou Port quietly coming to life before the sun has fully risen, Hainan Island. #SunrisePhotography
#CityscapeViews
#PortLife
#ChinaTravel
#HainanIsland
#UrbanNature
#MorningVibes
#TravelChina
#CityscapeViews
#PortLife
#ChinaTravel
#HainanIsland
#UrbanNature
#MorningVibes
#TravelChina
December 25, 2024 at 12:58 AM
No matter how early you wake up, the city always seems to be one step ahead. Haikou Port quietly coming to life before the sun has fully risen, Hainan Island. #SunrisePhotography
#CityscapeViews
#PortLife
#ChinaTravel
#HainanIsland
#UrbanNature
#MorningVibes
#TravelChina
#CityscapeViews
#PortLife
#ChinaTravel
#HainanIsland
#UrbanNature
#MorningVibes
#TravelChina
An introduction to Dongzhai Wetlands: A Vital Sanctuary for Wildlife and Ecological Conservation in Hainan … www.tropicalhainan.com/dongzhaigang... #WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
December 19, 2024 at 12:09 PM
An introduction to Dongzhai Wetlands: A Vital Sanctuary for Wildlife and Ecological Conservation in Hainan … www.tropicalhainan.com/dongzhaigang... #WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
Discover the ecological importance of the Dongzhai Wetlands, home to mangrove forests, migratory birds and marine life, this sanctuary plays a crucial role in biodiversity preservation www.tropicalhainan.com/dongzhaigang...
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
December 17, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Discover the ecological importance of the Dongzhai Wetlands, home to mangrove forests, migratory birds and marine life, this sanctuary plays a crucial role in biodiversity preservation www.tropicalhainan.com/dongzhaigang...
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
#WetlandConservation
#EcoTourism
#MangroveRestoration
#BiodiversityMatters
This Yellow Wagtail is known for its constant tail-wagging, it’s thought to help scare off insects while they forage ... #Birdwatching
#WildlifePhotography
#NatureLovers
#BirdsOfHainan
#WildlifePhotography
#NatureLovers
#BirdsOfHainan
December 15, 2024 at 1:04 AM
This Yellow Wagtail is known for its constant tail-wagging, it’s thought to help scare off insects while they forage ... #Birdwatching
#WildlifePhotography
#NatureLovers
#BirdsOfHainan
#WildlifePhotography
#NatureLovers
#BirdsOfHainan
This little guy is a Fiddler Crab often found in coastal mudflats and mangroves like the Dongzhai Wetlands Park. Fun fact: if you see one waving its claw it’s likely a male showing off either to impress a mate or stake his territory.
#DongzhaiWetlands #WildlifePhotography #HaikouHainan #NatureLovers
#DongzhaiWetlands #WildlifePhotography #HaikouHainan #NatureLovers
December 14, 2024 at 8:15 AM
This little guy is a Fiddler Crab often found in coastal mudflats and mangroves like the Dongzhai Wetlands Park. Fun fact: if you see one waving its claw it’s likely a male showing off either to impress a mate or stake his territory.
#DongzhaiWetlands #WildlifePhotography #HaikouHainan #NatureLovers
#DongzhaiWetlands #WildlifePhotography #HaikouHainan #NatureLovers