chris johnstone

mechanic and very amateur wildlife photographer. Magic is everywhere, pause, listen, observe. Nature is the magic. Recently diagnosed with Asperger's, ASD.

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Apologies for the quality. For some reason my phone records in 4k, but the upload looks like I used a camera from decades ago. 🤦‍♂️🤯

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

This is my little mate Captain Bird's-eye, showing his girlfriend that he can provide for a family. @Natures_Voice @IoloWilliams2 @_BTO @ChrisGPackham @Julielauretta @MeganMcCubbin @katemacrae @Lucy_Lapwing @BBCSpringwatch

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

This is my little mate Captain Bird's-eye, showing his girlfriend that he can provide for a family. @Natures_Voice @IoloWilliams2 @_BTO @ChrisGPackham @Julielauretta @MeganMcCubbin @katemacrae @Lucy_Lapwing @BBCSpringwatch

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Just a little Robin, having a drink from a leaf. This youngster is going into his first autumn. He is looking very handsome in his adult plumage.

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

I think cap'n Birdseye had too many mealworms for breakfast. @Julielauretta @angela_arti

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Good morning from Ringo, Eating breakfast on a frosty bench.@BBCSpringwatch @Natures_Voice @_BTO @CanonUKandIE

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

A little clip from this morning. A male singing to attract a female. Too early in the year for this behaviour. Not the best footage as didn't have my tripod with me. @BBCSpringwatch @Natures_Voice @_BTO @IoloWilliams2 @ChrisGPackham @Julielauretta

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

This is buddy. He is one of the robins we encounter on our walk.

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Here's a bit of cuteness to brighten your day.

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

@sonsrap10 @RSPBEngland @Natures_Voice @EamonnHolmes @IoloWilliams2 @rtaylorjones @ChrisGPackham @Stevewal63 @TimHogarth @TVsSimonKing @gordonjbuchanan I have noticed a change in behaviour over the last few. They are territory calling a lot. They have also been sqeaking, something I remember they do in spring to call females. And yesterday I witnessed a courtship ritual dance by a male to a female. Too early for this behaviour.

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Wel said.👍

[Julie J @Julielauretta]

@ChrisGPackham @Keeptheban_ So grateful to Keeptheban and to you Chris for exposing this ongoing, shameful cruelty. Thank you 🙏🏼

[Protect the Wild @ProtectTheWild_]

Hunts are parading the streets of Britain right now - in attempts to glorify their sick pastime. Please RT this and watch our animation 'A Trail of Lies - narrated by @ChrisGPackham'

Help us expose the truth behind the 'trail hunt' lies. WATCH here: https://t.co/ONmvFxAIUL

[🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Gary Black 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @GaryBlack1970]

Every Day is #NationalRobinDay ❤️❤️

Please RETWEET if you agree!!!🥰

#nature #photography #birdtonic #TwitterNatureCommunity @Natures_Voice @RSPBScotland

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

National trust need to be stronger in enforcing the "NO HUNT POLICY". I cancelled my membership because of the hunting on their lands. I WILL NOT rejoin untill the hunting has been stamped out completely. @nationaltrust SORT IT OUT

[Chris Packham @ChrisGPackham]

And more . . . courtesy of the @HuntSabs . . . Illegal hunting on @nationaltrust land in Shropshire . . . what don’t they understand ? @nationaltrust is a membership organisation and the members and the board said stop . . . https://t.co/UxkVRfxiBO

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

This is Collin. He is not very happy this morning having been woken up for breakfast. However, he did manage to scoff a couple of mealworms. @angela_arti @Julielauretta @Lucy_Lapwing @CarlBovisNature @GaryBlack1970 @tonywootton7 @BBCSpringwatch @Natures_Voice @RSPBLochGarten

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Stop the hunt of dolphins and small whales - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/TBSvkZycCk via @UKChange

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Brilliant photo Paul. 👍👊👍👊

[Paul Wright 🇬🇧🇯🇲🇸🇰 @macro_action]

Butteryfly

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

My favourite bird of all, the ever cheeky and sweet House Sparrow. taken at @howlettspark yesterday. @Julielauretta @angela_arti

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

A visit to Howletts Wild Animal Park yesterday. These Crowned Lemurs were very happy to pose for a few snaps. @howlettspark @Julielauretta @angela_arti

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

@Black1970Gary Sorry to hear that u are not well. Wishing u a speedy recovery. We all need u back in full fitness as ur daily tweets lift so many people's spirits. 👊👍👊🙏

[chris johnstone @bigbobbejaan]

Bumblebees are cute, but sleeping bumblebees are even cuter. @ChrisGPackham @MeganMcCubbin @Black1970Gary @tonywootton7 @highland_andy @PeteWalkden1973 @CarlBovisNature @Lucy_Lapwing @BBCEarth @Natures_Voice @LadyVee67 @Lyndsey_Howard @Julielauretta @angela_arti @wildmanrouse