A solitary Wood Sandpiper stands patiently in the shallows on a muddy bank. The water is calm and reflects the light beautifully. Great capture! For more bird photos, visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A striking black waterbird, likely a Coot, stands by a reedy edge with its reflection visible in the water. See more bird photography at www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

Two female Mallard ducks are in dark water. One stands on a submerged tire. The other stands nearby. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk and see more. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A sharp image of a Kestrel perched on a weathered stump, alert against a lush backdrop of tall green reeds. This beautiful falcon has captured a moment of stillness. Check out more photos at www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A lovely Great Tit perched on a wooden edge, with out-of-focus rowan berries overhead and a pebble-strewn ground below. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A magnificent male Ring-necked Pheasant stretches on a wooden perch, showcasing his vibrant plumage & long tail. His iridescent head & striking red wattle are stunning! See more: www.lukehaigh.co.uk #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A Moorhen (or Common Gallinule) foraging on muddy ground with green moss. It has dark plumage, a bright red frontal shield, and a white undertail patch visible. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A majestic Grey Heron stands in shallow, rain-dimpled water, with a smaller white bird nearby. The scene is framed by a muddy bank and bare branches. See more at www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A beautiful white egret is perched on lush green tree foliage, with a bright, sun-dappled, blurred background. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A charming stonechat, likely a female, perches on a barbed wire fence in a field of dry grasses and seed heads. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk for more. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A European Goldfinch feeding on a purple flower head, surrounded by dry vegetation and a few other purple blooms. The bird's striking red, black, white, and yellow plumage is visible. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography.

A Kestrel in mid-flight, beautifully detailed against a soft sky. The bird's focus is downward, possibly hunting. The wings show striped markings. Please visit my website www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A Barn Swallow, perches on a thin wire against a clear blue sky. It has dark upperparts and a pale belly, with a reddish-brown throat. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A beautiful Kingfisher perched on a wire fence, showing its vibrant blue-green and rufous plumage. A natural, blurred green and brown background enhances the subject. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A small grey squirrel crouches on a dirt path, looking directly at the camera. Its bushy tail is prominent. The background is a blurry mix of dirt and greenery. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A stunning common Kestrel hovers in the sky, captured mid-flight with its wings spread, showcasing its speckled brown and rufous plumage. The background is a soft blue-grey with a blurred hint of trees below. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A striking Lapwing (Northern Lapwing) in flight against a bright blue sky. The bird shows its contrasting black and white plumage with a patch of rufous/orange near the tail. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #photography

A stunning photograph captures a white seagull in full flight, wings spread wide, gliding low over calm water with a soft, blurred background. Please visit www.lukehaigh.co.uk. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #CanonR5ii

A dark, streaky Song Sparrow perches on a log among green nettle-like leaves in a soft-focus forest setting. lukehaigh.co.uk #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #CanonR5ii

A graceful little egret takes flight, its brilliant white wings spread wide over the calm, green water. Its reflection is visible below as it leaves the water's surface. #Birds #lukehaigh #birdphotography #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #CanonR5ii