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A photography blog by Blair Jones, a Gwent-based birder, photographer, drone pilot, bird and photography talk presenter and blogger. Gwent Ornithological Society Webmaster/Secretary and BTO Volunteer.

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August 29, 2026

An Astronomical August

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August 19, 2026

A Morning at Pembrey Harbour and a Wader That Kept Us Guessing

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August 12, 2026

Eclipse up the Folly.

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August 10, 2026

Dragons, Tigers and a Face Plant at WWT Slimbridge

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August 03, 2026

When the Morning Sky Was on Fire

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August 01, 2026

Sunrise, Sandpipers and Paul’s Great Escape

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