Ellie Bee Photography

03/06/2026

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~ Tawny Owl ~

Taken on a Canon 1200D
• ISO 3200
• 250mm
• 0 EV
• f/5.6
• 1/160

Tawny Owls are medium-sized, nocturnal owls known for their mottled brown and grey plumage and large, dark eyes.
Did you know… Tawny Owls have incredible hearing thanks to asymmetrical ear openings, which helps them pinpoint the exact location of prey in complete darkness just by sound!



Thank you to Lee M L Davis for this incredible opportunity!

10/05/2026

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~ House Finch ~

Taken on a Canon 1200D
• ISO 1600
• 233mm
• 0 EV
• f/5.6
• 1/1600

House Finches are small, cheerful songbirds known for their streaky brown plumage and the rosy red colouring seen on males. Often found around gardens and feeders, their bright chirping adds a lively soundtrack to suburban mornings.
Did you know… The red colour of a male House Finch comes from pigments in its diet—the brighter the red, the better its food sources have been!

09/05/2026

08/05/2026

Happy birthday Sir David Attenborough! 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣

Today is a very special day. Happy 100th birthday to Sir David Attenborough! 🎉

Thank you for showing us the beauty of the natural world, and doing it with such grace and wonder.

Thank you for encouraging us to always look beyond our four walls, showing us that it's right to care for our natural world.

And thank you for taking us to breathtaking landscapes, that really had to be seen to be believed. From journeying through unexplored forests, over vast deserts and wetlands, to giving us a glimpse into the lives of the wildlife that share this planet with us.

For decades, you've inspired generations of nature lovers. And for that, we are eternally grateful.

A very happy birthday, Sir! 🥳

📸 by Alex Board

11/04/2026

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~ Red Kite ~

Taken on a Canon 1200D
• ISO 250
• 250mm
• 0 EV
• f/5.6
• 1/2000s

Red Kites are instantly recognisable by their rich russet plumage, long angled wings, and elegant, deeply forked tail—perfect for effortless gliding.
Did you know… Red Kites sometimes steal washing line pegs to decorate their nests!

06/04/2026

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~ Chaffinch ~

Taken on a Canon 1200D
• ISO 100
• 250mm
• 0ev
• f7.1
• 1/400s

The Common Chaffinch is one of the UK’s most familiar and colourful songbirds, with males showing warm rust tones and soft blue-grey hues, while females are more subtle, earthy shades.
Did you know… chaffinches have regional “accents” in their songs? Birds from different areas sing slightly different versions of the same tune!

05/04/2026

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~ Leucistic Red Kite ~

Taken on a Canon 1200D
• ISO 250
• 250mm
• 0ev
• f5.6
• 1/2000s

Leucistic Red Kites present a stunning variation of the classic Red Kite, with their feathers displaying a beautiful, diluted palette.
Did you know... the degree of leucism can vary within the same species, meaning some Leucistic Red Kites might have only a few white feathers, while others can be almost entirely white?

04/04/2026

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~ Leucistic Red Kite ~

Taken on a Canon 1200D
• ISO 250
• 250mm
• 0ev
• f5.6
• 1/2000s

Leucistic Red Kites present a stunning variation of the classic Red Kite, with their feathers displaying a beautiful, diluted palette.
Fun fact... Leucism doesn’t affect the eyes, unlike albinism, so these birds retain their normal eye color, adding to their unique beauty!

04/04/2026

The moment vs the shot 📸