Wings & Wonders by Kasia

19/02/2026

There’s something unforgettable about the way a Short-eared Owl hunts — low over the fields, wings held in a shallow V, drifting like a moth on the wind.
Unlike many owls, they’re often active in daylight, especially at dusk when the light turns gold and the grasslands come alive. Those piercing yellow eyes scan constantly, listening as much as watching.

18/02/2026

One of the most distinctive behaviours of the Common Redshank is its habit of suddenly flying up to perch on a fence post, driftwood stump, or marsh marker before launching into a loud, ringing call. Unlike many waders that remain low and discreet, redshanks will deliberately seek height — even if it’s only a metre or two above the ground. From this vantage point, they stretch upright, flick their wings slightly, and call repeatedly: a sharp, penetrating “teu-teu-teu!” that carries across the marsh.

15/02/2026

Meep meep is it raining again?

14/02/2026

Peck on the cheek 🥰

08/02/2026

Beautiful Northern Shovelers again I had such great time photographing them.

01/02/2026

Soon, I hope I’ll be able to photograph kingfishers again.
This image is from last year and shows a key part of their breeding behaviour. The male has caught a bullhead and is carefully turning it in his beak before offering it to the female. This fish presentation is part of their courtship and helps strengthen the pair bond before nesting.
Interestingly, while the male tolerates my presence (I’m fully camouflaged), the female is much more cautious. Rather than feeding her at this exact spot, he usually flies further down the stream to complete the exchange, away from anything he might perceive as a risk.
I also know of another kingfisher pair that is very tolerant of people, but their territory lies next to a busy walkway. Because their nesting site is nearby, I deliberately avoid photographing them — minimising disturbance during the breeding season is essential for their success.
Understanding behaviour and respecting space is just as important as the photograph itself.

27/01/2026

Hawfinch what an impressive beak!

24/01/2026

I’m honestly so happy I had to share this
One of my photos — a Northern Shoveler — has been shortlisted by BirdGuides UK for Photo of the Year 2025 🥹
It’s in the top 10 out of 52 weekly winners, which still feels a bit unreal and I’m incredibly proud.
If you fancy having a look (and maybe giving it a vote), I’d really appreciate it 🤍
You don’t need to register — just scroll down to the voting section and fill in your name and email.
Just to mention: liking the photo isn’t a vote, it has to be submitted via the form.
Thank you so much for all the support, encouragement, and kind words — it truly means the world to me

https://www.birdguides.com/articles/birdguides-photo-of-the-year-2025/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPdtKBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeXFWimzO3MVaBptgIcBoG2cmVyrJuexAVAivJ_21xGLmxCB4uET7GbGIHYWU_aem_ZC2eREb1r-Gz7tXZiL_4bg

This is your chance to vote in the 20th annual BirdGuides Photo of the Year competition. Choose your favourite bird image posted on the BirdGuides website in 2025.

21/01/2026

I was browsing through my pictures from April in Spain and came across loads of nice pictures, like this Jay portrait.

20/01/2026

Shovelers are now gone from my local lake but I have plenty of pictures now :)

12/01/2026

My favourite subject recently-Northern Shoveler :)