Harry Baker Photography

21/11/2025

16/11/2025

.

16/02/2025

Something a bit different - black and white image of starling in the snow! Let me know what you think 👎 / 👍

02/12/2024

The recent snow was a good excuse to get the camera back out, it's been a while! Count down to Christmas is definitely on ☃️

24/03/2024

Honey bees play a vital role in pollinating creeping thistles, even though these plants are often seen as a nuisance in agriculture. Thistles offer crucial pollen for bees and other pollinators, underscoring their significance.

21/03/2024

Keep an eye out for green-veined whites this April, a pretty butterfly often spotted in various habitats like hedgerows and meadows.

18/03/2024

The red soldier beetle is easily recognised by its vibrant red and black colours. I spotted one here gathering pollen from a creeping thistle. There are around 40 different species of soldier beetles in the UK, which all display various combinations of black, red and orange.

10/03/2024

Butterflies have intricate eyes with thousands of mini eyes, unlike humans. Their vision is incredibly complex and unique, with multiple photoreceptor classes.

07/03/2024

The bee orchid mimics a bee for pollination, luring the bee in with the promise of love. Despite the lack of its usual pollinator, it resorts to self-pollination in the UK, highlighting nature's resilience. 🐝

05/03/2024

Did you know that Gannets, the largest seabirds in the UK, dive at speeds of up to 60mph to catch fish? Interestingly, their young fledglings struggle to dive successfully in the first few weeks due to their chubby size.