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Dave Collins

@DaveCollins82

Amateur wildlife photographer with a penchant for birds & butterflies. Based in the Cotswolds. Much happier outdoors than indoors.

davecollinsphotography.co.uk
Joined May 2011
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BirdGuides@BirdGuidesOct 19
A wonderful Grey Phalarope image takes the latest Photo of the Week crown: f.mtr.cool/v9fy1q9beg
Photo of the Week: 12-18 October 2026

Photo of the Week: 12-18 October 2026

A wonderful Grey Phalarope by Dave Collins wins BirdGuides Photo of the Week for 12-18 October 2026.

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My mirrorless journey has belatedly begun with the Nikon Z8 and holy shoot is focus stacking fun! A very large house spider has been my first subject and here's the result. Outdoors with natural light. Still lots of learning to do but so excited by what I'll be able to do!
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Jonathan Mercer@cwpbirderSep 29
Replying to @Gatwick_Airport
@Gatwick_Airport has anyone found a Lexar CF express card in North Terminal arrivals 28th Sept?
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BirdGuides@BirdGuidesSep 25
Twitchers visiting the famous Long-tailed Shrike on the Gloucestershire-Oxfordshire border this summer have raised thousands of pounds for local projects: f.mtr.cool/64zilnf23l
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@Verbatim_MediaSep 3
🚨 BREAKING: Nigel Farage & Reform exposed 🚨 We went undercover for a year to investigate illicit foreign donations. To watch the full 35-minute investigation follow link in bio.
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Really have taken so much joy in seeing the long-tailed shrike moult into an absolute stunner. Looking so good now and showed very well over the weekend. Hen harrier was a lovely bonus too! #glosbirds
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@WindrushWaspAug 26
The brilliant Paul Whitehouse promoting the water referendum petition - this one - please sign and share petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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Spent a very enjoyable few hours at Farmopr yesterday afternoon. Been so long since my last visit and forgotten how much fun lying in goose poo can be, albeit thanks to some very accommodating Dunlin.
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Went for a second visit for the Long-tailed Shrike this morning and had brilliant views at times. Amazing to have this rarity so close to home here in the Cotswolds #glosbirds @BirdGuides @GlosBirds @RareBirdAlertUK @rbnUK
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Jon Sopel
@jonsopelJul 8
People versus the establishment? Are you kidding? Nigel Farage is the son of a stockbroker who went to Dulwich College and then follows his dad into the city, gets gifted millions, promotes crypto and gold bullion, been in politics for decades - he IS the establishment
Suella Braverman (@SuellaBraverman) profile pictureSuella Braverman
@SuellaBravermanJul 7
The establishment smears and attacks have crossed a line. Nigel is absolutely right to call a by-election. This is now about the people v the establishment.
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Emma Volney@emmavolneyMay 8
'UKIP's here!' New Reform councillor corrected on which party he now represents. #LocalElections2026
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Back out with the camera this morning and off to a lovely start.
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It must have been so weird to pretend they’ve never met
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@PolitlcsUKApr 9
🚨 WATCH: Nigel Farage visits the winner of Reform UK's free energy bills prize draw
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Zack Polanski@ZackPolanskiApr 8
The Prime Minister FINALLY speaks. He says "we must do all we can to sustain the ceasefire." Surely that must means suspending US military from UK soil? The President is not some abstract threat. We've seen repeatedly exactly who he is - and we should have no part in it.
Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) profile pictureKeir Starmer
@Keir_StarmerApr 8
I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world. Together with our partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
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JoeMarino@marinjosJan 20
Replying to @Acyn
@Acyn
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Let's make hope normal again.
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3+ Wheatear, 2 Stonechat, Barn Owl, 2 Swallow and a probable Hobby through at Blakehill first thing this morning @CWPBirds @BirdGuides
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What a spectacular start to the day that was!
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Wheatear, Whinchat, Stonechat and a very smart male Kestrel from Blakehill earlier today @CWPBirds
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Image from Dave Collins (@DaveCollins82)
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4 whinchat and a ring ouzel at Blakehill this evening. Lovely stuff. @CWPBirds
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