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Rachel Myers-Girling
@rgirling.bsky.social
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I'm a London based amateur photographer mostly taking photos of birds, animals, and flowers.

When I'm not taking photos I'm a freelance web and print designer working with a range of small businesses, not for profits, and individuals.
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Some amazing rays of sunshine through a tree in New Zealand. Always look up!

#sunshine #nature #naturephotography #tree #photography #light #sonya68
Light being scattered through the branches of a tree
February 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Took a nerdy bird tour on Stewart Island in New Zealand where I spotted Variable Oystercatchers searching for snacks in the surf on the beach.

#birds 🪶 #birdnerd #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #photography #newzealand #stewartisland #sonya68
A Variable Oystercatcher walking through the surf on a beach
February 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Gorgeous dappled light on this fern leaf.

#plants #nature #naturephotography #photography #fern #light #sunlight #sonya68
A fern leaf with dappled sunlight
February 23, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Evidence of kiwis on the beach on Stewart Island. Lucky enough to see them in the wild later that night too.

#birds 🪶 #birdphotography #kiwis #newzealand #stewartisland #photography #nature #naturephotography #sonya68
Kiwi bird footprint in the sand
February 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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An adorable sleeping Binturong at Longleat. Wanted to give it a cuddle but I don't think it would have appreciated it!

#nature #naturephotography #photography #longleat #animals #animalphotography
A sleeping Binturong on a log
February 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Tiny but perfect, I was lucky enough to find the Dik-dik hiding in amongst the foliage at Longleat a few years ago.

#longleat #antelope #someformofantelope #nature #deer #naturephotography #photography #closeup #sonya68
A close up of a Dik-dik in amongst some foliage.
January 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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A cold and frosty railing in Kew Gardens a few weekends ago.

#frost #winter #nature #naturephotography #photography #kewgardens #ice
January 28, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Paperplant? Not sure, but very cool nonetheless!

#nature #naturephotography #flowers #flowerphotography #closeup #sonya68
A close-up of a Paperplant.
January 27, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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From a trip to Lisbon a few years ago. I loved the colours on this small boat and the way it reflected in the calm of the water.

#boat #photography #reflections #sea #sonya68
A small blue and orange rowing boat floating on a calm sea.
January 25, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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GOOSE! Hope I captured its good side!

#birds 🪶 #goose #birdphotography #photography #nature #naturephotography
Close up of a goose's head.
January 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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A gorgeous Magnolia as we near the end of the week.

#flowers #magnolia #nature #naturephotography #photography #flowerphotography #sonya68
A close-up of a pink Magnolia.
January 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Happy Wednesday! I believe this is a Chinese Hibiscus but let me know if I'm wrong!🌸

#flower #nature #naturephotography #photography #closeup #sonya68
A close up of a Chinese Hibiscus.
January 22, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Feeling spiky this Tuesday morning!

#nature #naturephotography #photography #closeup #macrophotography #plants #plantphotography #sonya68
A close up shot of a very spiky plant stem.
January 21, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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A lovely Robin to start the week!

#birds 🪶 #birder #birdnerd #birdphotography #photography #naturephotography #robin #ukbirds #sonya68
A Robin sat on a branch.
January 20, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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A snoozing Mallard enjoying some peace and quiet!🦆

#bird 🪶 #birder #birdnerd #duck #mallard #nature #photography #naturephotography #birdphotography #sonya68
A male Mallard sitting on some foliage with its beak tucked into its back.
January 19, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Another frosty shot from the weekend. No picnic that day!🥶

#frost #winter #kewgardens #nature #photography #naturephotography #sonya68
A close-up of a wooden picnic table covered in frost.
January 18, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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To celebrate making it on to the Birds! feed, have a Nuthatch enjoying some time at a bird feeder at Wakehurst Place last summer.

#birds 🪶 #birdphotography #birdwatching #nature #naturephotography #wakehurstplace #ukbirder #birdnerd #photography #sonya68
A nuthatch on a wooden bird feeder tray.
January 17, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Another frosty shot from Kew Gardens at the weekend.

#kewgardens #frost #winter #photography #nature #naturephotography #flowers
Several spiky, round flower heads covered in frost.
January 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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Have a cheeky South Island Robin (Kakaruai) this Wednesday morning. These charming birds seemed completely fascinated by people whilst I was on a bird tour of Stewart Island, New Zealand a few years ago.

#addbirder #birds #newzealand #stewartisland #birdphotography #photography #naturephotography
A South Island Robin perched on a branch.
January 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Came across these two foxes having a snooze in the sunshine at Kew Gardens at the weekend. Really unusual to see foxes there in the middle of the day and amazing to see two!

#FoxOfTheDay 🦊

#kewgardens #nature #naturephotography #foxes #winter #photography
Two foxes asleep in some grass.
January 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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The sun was out but not enough to completely thaw out these plants. A gorgeous half frost coating!

#kewgardens #nature #naturephotography #photography #frost #winter #plants
The top of a plant with half covered in frost.
January 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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My first Bluesky post! No idea who will see this but wanted to share some beauty. Winter may be cold but it is stunning.❄️

#frost #winter #kewgardens #nature #naturephotography #photography #wildlifephotography #flowers
A plant with small buds covered in frost.
January 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM