I’m not sure who was photobombing who? Glossy Ibis and Little Egret at El Hondo Spain. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

Some of the butterflies I saw in Malaysia and Thailand earlier this year were truly spectacular. This beauty is the Dark Blue Tiger. #butterfly #butterflyphotography #butterflies #insects #naturephotography

The last Pallid Swift over my garden today. The skies seem so quiet - safe journey to them and look forward to their return next year. #swift #saveourswifts #birds #birdphotography #birding #Alicante

Stunning Scarlet Skimmer from my local spring. Nice selection yesterday including Lesser Emperor, Red-veined, Violet Dropwing, Iberian Bluetail and Emperor Dragonfly. #dragonfly #dragonflyphotography #dragonflies #insects #naturephotography

A young European Bee-eater trying to stay cool yesterday near Pinoso. Not as bright as the adults but still beautiful birds. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

Beautiful photo from Leo👍🏽

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Double-banded Plover glancing up at a gull passing overhead. #BirdOfTheDay #shorebirds #WildOz

Good numbers of Black Pennant dragonflies at my only know site near Pinoso today. Always great to catch up with. #dragonfly #dragonflyphotography #dragonflies #insects

I was lucky enough last year to see the amazing Spoon-billed Sandpiper in Thailand. This is my #birdoftheday #fabulouswaders although I think it is really my bird of the century. Amazingly I was the only person there and had to find it amongst thousands of waders. Amazing place. #birds #birding

Not a bird I get to photograph very often out here - a Common Wood Pigeon flying over my local patch (Monte Coto). #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

This Orange-winged Dropwing stopped by the pool in my garden today. The first I have seen in my garden this year. I love the way the sun is shining through the wings are reflecting the colour onto the stone a bit like a stain glass window. #dragonfly #dragonflyphotography #insects

This Western Cattle Egret was taking advantage of a flooded orange grove near El Hondo along with Glossy Ibis. These opportunistic birds have colonised many countries now. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

Very pleased to see that one of my Spotted Flycatchers is still in the garden here in Pinoso. Not seen them for a few days so thought they had gone. 4 Pallid Swifts still flying around but most have gone now😢 #birds #birdphotography #birding #Alicante #naturephotography

All the calling by the young Barn Swallow did pay off when the adult brought in some food. Amazingly the young bird managed to stay on the wire having performed this very acrobatic food pass. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

At last I have managed to get a decent photo of a flying Lesser Emperor dragonfly at El Hondo. #dragonfly #dragonflyphotography #dragonflies #insects

This young Barn Swallow was calling for food and when the parent arrived it certainly is #overtherainbow for #birdoftheday. #birdphotography

“Dad where’s my food?” - this young Barn Swallow was certainly shouting load enough for its next meal. Taken at Monte Coto near Pinoso. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

Incoming Alpine Swift from my session with these amazing birds on my local patch (Monte Coto). On a couple of occasions I could actually hear their wing beats but boy are they fast. #birds #birdphotography #birding #swift #naturephotography #Alicante

I had an amazing half an hour at my local patch (Monte Coto) yesterday morning when 12 Alpine Swifts decided to spend some time feeding overhead. My best experience with these birds ever. #birds #birdphotography #swifts #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

Hardly any butterflies around now - probably too hot. However large numbers of Striped Graylings on my local patch (Monte Coto). #butterfly #butterflyphotography #butterflies #insects

Incoming female Lesser Kestrel at the steppes near Pinoso. They have virtually all departed the area now. An early migrant they obviously leave early as well. #birds #birdphotography #birdsofprey #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

There were a lot of young Woodchat Shrikes on the steppe area near Pinoso yesterday. A lot of colour variation - some very pale and this one with a very orange tail and undertail coverts. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

I’ve seen very few Southern Skimmers this year so it was nice to find one a few miles from Pinoso this afternoon. #dragonfly #dragonflyphotography #dragonflies #insects

Another stunning Pin-tailed Sandgrouse from my local steppe. I feel so lucky to have these so close to home but notoriously difficult to find and see. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

Who doesn’t love a Stonechat? A very common winter bird around Pinoso but only a very few pairs breed in the area. Always super birds to see. #birds #birdphotography #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

Another fabulous encounter with a Hoopoe. Such great birds with amazing head plumes and beaks. Happy Sunday. #birds #birdphotography #birding #Alicante #naturephotography

A Glossy Ibis at El Hondo looking glossy. Fantastic colours when you see them in the right light. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026 #birding #Alicante

Zitting Cisticolas can be quite tricky birds to photograph but this one allowed me to approach fairly close at El Hondo. I love their little bouncy flights. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026 #birding #naturephotography #Alicante

I was driving back from my local spring when I spotted this Short-toed Eagle sat right by the road. It allowed me to get very close before it was flushed by another car. Not the best lighting but wow are they big when you seen them close. #birds #eagles #birdphotography #birding #Alicante

This Gull-billed Tern was hunting over the fields near to La Mata Lagoon Torrevieja. They seem to have had a good breeding season here and at El Pinet. Some good wader passage now too. #birds #birdphotography #birdsseenin2026 #birding #Alicante

I went up into the mountains near Alcoi yesterday and came across this fox sleeping under some bushes near the path. It just looked at me and decided it was too hot to get up and just went back to sleep!! Normally they are very wary here. Such a special encounter. #animals #naturephotography