Tim Preston - Shropshire Wildlife Photographer

Tim Preston - Shropshire Wildlife Photographer Take nothing but photos, leave nothing but footprints and kill nothing but time..

Sometimes, I'm not too sure who is sneaking up on who. Whilst watching the Hares on the field of Barley this one was sn...
22/04/2026

Sometimes, I'm not too sure who is sneaking up on who. Whilst watching the Hares on the field of Barley this one was sneaking up through the cover crop behind me.

I was up and out early this morning. I had no idea what I was aiming to photograph, I just thought I'd have a wander ro...
19/04/2026

I was up and out early this morning. I had no idea what I was aiming to photograph, I just thought I'd have a wander round the farm and see what cropped up.

These Hare in a fresh crop of Barley soon caught my attention.

After sitting on the edge of the field for ages they decided to come closer and have a look at me.

I had the pleasure of them coming really close and just looking at me, it was almost like they were daring each other to get closer.

My top tip for photographing Hare, stay low, stay still and be patient.

It's that time of year where the woods temporarily develops a spring carpet of blue. Woodland photography is really not...
15/04/2026

It's that time of year where the woods temporarily develops a spring carpet of blue. Woodland photography is really not my strong point, I really struggle with composition and focus points.

I see some stunning woodland images, it is something I must practice.

When they know you're there but they don't mind.That's when you know you're doing it right.Have you ever tried to get cl...
14/04/2026

When they know you're there but they don't mind.

That's when you know you're doing it right.

Have you ever tried to get close to a Brown Hare?

There's something quite satisfying about making eye contact with your subject and they don't bolt.

They are such inquisitive creatures and they will often come within a few feet if you remain still, and don't make any sudden noise or movements at all.

Anybody else enjoyed the little bit of sunshine we've had today? ☀️🌞
18/03/2026

Anybody else enjoyed the little bit of sunshine we've had today? ☀️🌞

What's this busy little bird? 🤔We have got 3 species of Woodpeckers here in the UK, the Green which is magnificent shade...
18/03/2026

What's this busy little bird? 🤔

We have got 3 species of Woodpeckers here in the UK, the Green which is magnificent shades of green and yellow. It's call is fantastic, like a crazy clown laughing in the trees.

We then have the Great Spotted which is the one you are most likely to see in your garden, on the feeders, or tapping away in the woods.

Finally there's the Lesser Spotted. An elusive little bird which is not much bigger than a Sparrow. I must have been blessed to stumble across this as there are birders who can go decades without seeing them apparently. 🤷‍♂️

This one was happily drumming away completely unaware it was being watched. After a while it worked its way up the tree and disappeared up into the canopy.

Sit, wait, and watch - works for me. 🙂

Birders (apparently I’m not one… 😄) must be a funny old breed.After finding something that’s never been recorded in the ...
17/03/2026

Birders (apparently I’m not one… 😄) must be a funny old breed.

After finding something that’s never been recorded in the county before, a few people have become rather annoyed with me. My last post certainly ruffled a few feathers — pun fully intended.

The bird is now 100% confirmed as a Taiga Bean Goose.

In a moment of generosity I shared the location, which triggered the local birding “SWAT team”. The bird was quickly relocated and, it seems, the discovery has since been claimed by one of them a week later.

It appears it’s quite important that a county first belongs to the recognised birders in the area rather than the bloke who happened to be standing there with a camera.

There’s clearly still a divide between birders and photographers — apparently the optics you use and the clothes you wear determine which camp you’re allowed to belong to.

For what it’s worth, I’d never even heard of most of these people before this week and wouldn’t recognise them if I passed them in the street.

Anyway… live and learn. The goose doesn’t care who found it and it was still a brilliant moment to photograph something special.

I was going to share some of the messages and posts but I'll maybe save that for another day.

Instead, I'll share some bird photos amazing what you see when you're just appreciating the environment you're in.. 😊

Waxwing
Marsh Harrier
Ring Tailed Hen Harrier
Russian White Fronted Goose
Great White Egret
Taiga Bean Goose
Barn owl
Lesser Spotted Woodpecker
Little Owl

All from around Telford bar the Waxwing which was in Oswestry.

Not just a first for me but, this could potentially be a county first for Shropshire, I photographed this bird on the 7t...
15/03/2026

Not just a first for me but, this could potentially be a county first for Shropshire, I photographed this bird on the 7th of March as it flew around the farm with 2 Pink Footed Geese. The record has been submitted to BTO British Trust for Ornithology with photos as evidence.

This is a Taiga Bean Goose,a rare visitor to the West of the UK, let alone Shropshire.

Identifiable by its darker colouration, over half the bill is orange and its orange legs.

Exciting times.

On the farm I visit the farmer always tells me he's seen lots of "LBB's" I'd always wondered what an LBB was and one da...
10/03/2026

On the farm I visit the farmer always tells me he's seen lots of "LBB's" I'd always wondered what an LBB was and one day - I just had to ask.

Turns out he meant little little brown birds. 🤣

He's right, his hedgerows are full of LBB's.

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