My picture of the day...

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Linda257
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Oh that reminds me to get back up the Haugh...its been a while! I do like a little Grebe. Cracking shot SM
Pardon the Scottish accent
SnappyMac
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PimperneBloke wrote: Sat Jun 27, 2026 7:30 am Oh, that's a lovely one Snappy. Don't think I've seen one in decent light this year... still photographed it tho lol
Thanks PB. If I see something I take the photo... :laugh:
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Willpar wrote: Sat Jun 27, 2026 8:09 am Great one Snappy. See them down the lake.
Thanks William, this was my first for the year and at a reasonable distance.
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Linda257 wrote: Sat Jun 27, 2026 9:27 am Oh that reminds me to get back up the Haugh...its been a while! I do like a little Grebe. Cracking shot SM
Thanks Linda :) Yes, they are good to photograph when feeding the young.
Jacksparrow
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Great photo. :clap:
I've struggled to see one properly at all. As soon as I'm spotted it dives and surfaces again somewhere out of sight.
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Jacksparrow wrote: Sat Jun 27, 2026 7:34 pm Great photo. :clap:
I've struggled to see one properly at all. As soon as I'm spotted it dives and surfaces again somewhere out of sight.
Thanks Jack, they can be frustrating :nod:
SnappyMac
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Skylark (Alauda arvensis)

Photo taken at: English Heritage Tintagel Castle, Cornwall https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/vis ... gel-castle

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Skylark (Alauda arvensis) by SnappyMac, on Flickr

Species Information: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/skylark
PimperneBloke
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That's fab, crown up and snacking, great timing Snappy :)
Willpar
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Great capture Snappy.
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We've all heard and seen them in the air but seldom get a good sighting on the ground. Great shot. :clap:
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