The Birding Nurse

An amateur photographer from the UK and professional healthcare worker. I'm fascinated by the natural world and the positive effects it has on health. All photographs are mine unless otherwise mentioned and credited.

[jimc73]

Another King’s Lynn fisher fleet shot. The Charlotte going out to work as the Pilot vessel comes back in from a ship in The Wash. #fishingvessel #pilotvessel #boats #rivergreatouse #kingslynn #norfolk #eastanglia #lovewestnorfolk #winter #sigmauk #sigma150500 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #movement (at King's Lynn Docks) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtljULlAysZ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19mwihulir84z

[jimc73]

A fishing boat passes the hulk of a wooden hull at the entrance to the fisher fleet in King’s Lynn. #sunset #fishingboat #wreck #winter #fishingvessel #rivergreatouse #kingslynn #eastanglia #lovewestnorfolk #winter #iphoneography (at King's Lynn Docks) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs36g9Khi8I/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qvboh3ni5lzq

[jimc73]

A Christmas Robin. I’ve been unable to get out to do any wildlife photography recently so have to make do with a piccie from a while ago. Can’t help but love a Robin! #robin #birdsofinstagram #bird #britishbirds #erithacusrubecula #christmas #sigmauk #canonuk #norfolk #lovewestnorfolk #lupussucks #rspb #rspb_love_nature (at Titchwell, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brsv_37hJTj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kge8pw5uf9z8

[jimc73]

A throw back to earlier in the year. The Lancaster flew over at the end of the waterski races. Such a stunning old aircraft to see in flight that makes a noise that is even better than the powerful F1 speedboats! #bbmf #lancasterbomber #inflight #norfolk #kingslynn #sigmauk (at King’s Lynn, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrrzmXsBfb3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mrl49gyp74d6

[jimc73]

The last bit of autumn @pensthorpe_natural_park a few weeks ago. #iphoneography #autumn #leaves #reeds #norfolk #lovenorfolk #beautyinnature #bench #seatwithaview #lake #reflections #trees #autumntrees (at Pensthorpe Natural Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrXeN9rhmSq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ruezc3lsg9le

[jimc73]

The beauty of autumn @pensthorpe_natural_park #iphoneography #beautyinnature #beautifulbritain #autumn #autumnberries #berries (at Pensthorpe Natural Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo3gRHYhwYI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=x0lv7l3n6prl

[jimc73]

Autumn Sun. This beautiful flower arrived late, we have our local bird life to thank for a it. For me the brightness is reflective of a brighter period to come. I’m now going back to nursing after being a patient since spring. My driving licence should be back in the next couple of months, medications should help to control the condition that took me out for so long. #sunflower #beautyinnature #flower #yellow #urbanflowers #home #recovery #positivevibes #clearsky #autumn #lupuswarrior #kingslynn #norfolk #norfolkflowers #eastanglia #lupussucks #lovenature #iphone6plus #iphoneography (at King's Lynn, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnsnFUjnHkX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oo7irhd1dmnl

[jimc73]

The insect that we all love to hate! This wasp was taking taking wood from my window frame, presumably to to repair the nest. Wasps, love them or hate them, make one of the most beautiful, intricate nests I’ve ever seen. #wasp #insect #insectsofinstagram #iphoneography #iphone6splus #busywasp #urbaninsects #urbannature #invertibrate #pollinators #vespula #vespulavulgaris #beautyinnature (at King's Lynn, Norfolk) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bmfwn67Hf6B/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qxwuluwrwv3

[jimc73]

The entrance to the fisher fleet in King’s Lynn, Norfolk on a beautiful summer morning. I’m not sure of the history of the wreck, but there are numerous wood built wrecks at the back of the fleet. #iphoneography #iphone6splus #boats #wreck #summer #blue_sky #docks #kingslynn #norfolk #eastanglia #beautifulbritain #coastal #britishindustry #fishingboats #fishingvessels #woodenwreck #beautyinnature #beautyindecay #lovewestnorfolk #lovenorfolk (at King's Lynn Docks)

[jimc73]

One of two Lesser Black Backed Gull chicks in a nearby carpark. Not sure where they came from as couldn’t clearly see any nest nearby, parents remained very close though. I have to admit that I nearly missed them, their crypt plummage is superb and it wasn’t until one of them moved that I saw them. #bird #gull #chick #lesserblackbackedgull #camoflauge #birdsofinstagram #beautyinnature #birdphotography #birdphoto #nature #naturephotography #urbanbirds #coastalbirds #rspb_love_nature #litter #seabirds #naturephotography #naturelovers (at King's Lynn, Norfolk)

[jimc73]

After having to pay out a small fortune in new (very old) house, it was a real pleasant surprise to see these growing in the border around the drive. Ironically they were growing on top of some awful plant resistant sheeting! #bluebells #blue #flowers #flora #britishflowers #flowerstagram #beautyinnature #urbanflowers #spring #bbcspringwatch #macro #macrophotography #springflowers (at King's Lynn, Norfolk)

[jimc73]

I love House Sparrows. In most of the time I’ve lived in West Norfolk I haven’t seen them near my home. This stunning little fellow was pecking at blossom on the trees around the courtyard at the cafe in Pensthorpe, Norfolk. #housesparrow #blossom #spring #pensthorpe #norfolk #eastanglia #blooms #beautyinnature #passerdomesticus #bird #birdsofinstagram #britishbirds #britishbirdlovers #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #lovewildlife #rspb_love_nature

[jimc73]

Manta Taken about 15 yeas ago, scanned from a print. This ranks as one of my favourite wildlife experiences. The Manta saw us on a dive then turned around swimming back towards us, passing only centimetres away before rising in our bubbles. It swam back round us again and disappeared into the murk of the southern Red Sea. Nothing could prepare me for the shear size of this incredible, inquisitive creature. Despite its size I never once felt any fear or concern. #manta #beautyinnature #redsea #underwaterphotography #ray #saudiarabia #filmphotography #diving #scubadiving

[jimc73]

A video from last year. 

The birds nested in a nest box in the back garden. Some other species had had a go over the previous few years, but these guys finally made it.

The nest box had a camera in it however nest materials got in the way of the lens. The birds successfully managed to fledge three chicks.

My kids alerted us to the presence of the birds and really fired their enthusiasm for wildlife.

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKqrP9Iz430)

[jimc73]

A chimmney stack nearby often plays host to pairs of gulls, both Herring and Lesser Black Backed. Around the area the gulls make good use of our structures and lifestyles, buildings make fantastic nesting sites in lieu of cliffs. I think the bird on the right may have clocked me taking its picture! #urbanwildlife #urbanbirds #herringgull #chimneytops #birds #birdsofinstagram #spring #birdphotography #beautyinnature #gulls #seabirds #kingslynn #norfolk #eastanglia #britishbirds #rspb_love_nature #lovewildlife (at King's Lynn, Norfolk)

[jimc73]

Seen from a distance unfortunately and got into position a little too late to get the fantastic dance the Great Crested Grebe were performing. By the time I found a clear view of the lake they had split to either end of the lake. This has to be one of my favourite British birds and the dance is always a joy to see, even if it’s only a snippet. #grebe #greatcrestedgrebe #britishbirds #britishbirdlovers #wildlifephotography #wildlife #beautyinnature #lovewildlife #bird #birdphotography #beautifulbritain #norfolk #eastanglia #westnorfolk

[jimc73]

For the nurses who are working this weekend, happy Easter! I hope it is not too busy (I’m purposely not using the ‘Q’ word!). Thursday started well in criminal justice liaison but Good Friday, my word, did it get busy. We went from only 4 cells occupied to almost 20, including 5 under 18’s. It seems that public holidays bring the dingbat out in some people. In amongst them were those that need further support and hopefully with some of the referrals we made they’ll get it. We spend time doing some brief interventions, psychoeducation and all the other bits that RMN’s do.