RM2MPFG7D–The Long-tailed Tit travels in small family flocks. These small birds are active canopy gleaners but are regular visitors to garden bird feeders.
RM2MPFGTP–The petite Turnstone arrives in the UK along rocky shorelines to over winter. They breed in the Arctic and will seek shelter in harbours during storms
RM2MPFH7R–An over-wintering Whooped Swan skims algae from the water surface. They are normally a winter visitor, but a few do stay and breed in the UK.
RM2MPFH13–The petite Turnstone arrives in the UK along rocky shorelines to over winter. They breed in the Arctic and will seek shelter in harbours during storms
RM2MPFHDY–Slightly smaller than the resident Mute Swan, the Whooper normally carries its neck more upright, and the beak is yellow rather than orange.
RM2MPFGGT–The petite Turnstone arrives in the UK along rocky shorelines to over winter. They breed in the Arctic and will seek shelter in harbours during storms
RM2MN4MJG–Once again there is discussion about a program to control and reduce the numbers of the introduced Grey Squirrel. This would be to encourage Reds.
RM2MN4MBX–As Spring approaches garden birds like this Blackbird become more territorial. in preparation of the courtship period and nesting.
RM2MN4MX0–The long-tailed Tit travels in small family flocks. These small birds are active canopy gleaners but are regular visitors to garden bird feeders.
RM2MHYHT4–Some winters very few Waxwings arrive in the UK to over-winter. But harsh winter conditions in northern Eurasia will result in flocks arriving in UK.
RM2MHYJ85–a lone sandpiper chases the waves as the tide ebbs. They little, plump birds actively run up and down the beach seeking invertebrate prey.
RM2MHYHH7–A Black-headed Gull still in winter plumage displays a small fish it has caught in the ice. It displays and calls to others flying overhead
RM2MHYHKH–A black-headed Gull in winter plumage has caught a stickle-back trapped in the ice of a frozen pond. Gulls are quick to exploit new conditions
RM2MHYJ05–Common Limpet live on the rocks up to the high tide mark. Being exposed to the atmosphere for many hours a day shows how resilient and tough they are.
RM2MN4MFD–Once again there is discussion about a program to control and reduce the numbers of the introduced Grey Squirrel. This would be to encourage Reds.
RM2MHYJ49–Limpets and barnacles exposed by low tide both feed on algae they scrape off the rocks. Both are hardy and withstand the extremes in conditions
RM2MN4MXR–Once again there is discussion about a program to control and reduce the numbers of the introduced Grey Squirrel. This would be to encourage Reds.
RM2MN4MPC–The Long-tailed Tit travels in small family flocks. These small birds are active canopy gleaners but are regular visitors to garden bird feeders.
RM2MGX5FF–A Carrion Crow has found a mussel shell exposed when a pond was drained. They gain easy access to the protein rich food inside.
RM2MGX5BG–The Great Tit is the largest of the Tit family in UK. They often fly around in mixed feeding flocks with other species, but they are domineering
RM2MGX5RK–A Grey Heron stands as still as a statue as it waits for fish to swim close enough for its lightening quick strike. tidal are
RM2MGX608–The Sanderling is an active wader, running along the wave line searching for invertebrate food. The migrate to the UK from Arctic areas to over-winter
RM2MGX5KP–A Grey Heron stands as still as a statue as it waits for fish to swim close enough for its lightening quick strike.
RM2MGX5K8–The female Blackbird is less strikingly marked than the cock bird. This allows her to remain much better hidden when on the nest incubation her eggs.
RM2MFGXWC–The Mute Swan is one of the largest flying birds in the UK. They are resident year round and are a common sight in Parks even in built up urban areas.
RM2MFGXNE–The male or drake of the Mallard has a spectacular sheen of green iridescent plumage on the head and a blue patch on the wing.
RM2MFGXW7–The Moorhen is one of the commonest of the Rail family found in the UK. They are found on all inland waterways and often in close to Coots
RM2MFGY54–The Mute Swan is one of the largest flying birds in the UK. They are resident year round and are a common sight in Parks even in built up urban areas.
RM2MFGXKF–The Great Tit is the largest of the Tit family in UK. They often fly around in mixed feeding flocks with other species, but they are dominant feeders.
RM2MFGXG1–The feet of the Coot, a common member of the rail family, is not webbed like a duck. They have fleshy lobes which give extra surface area for propulsi
RM2MCTNTG–The Grey Heron is equally at home along the coast as with inland freshwater bodies. This one stalks the rock pools at low tide searching for fish.
RM2MCTP1H–The Grey Heron is equally at home along the coast as with inland freshwater bodies. This one stalks the rock pools at low tide searching for fish.
RM2MDKDYF–With a distinctive piping call, the Redshank is a widespread wader around the coasts of the UK. Often a solitary feeder they will at times form flocks
RM2MDKDRM–The male Goosander has a metallic green head. They dive for food and small groups often hunt co-operatively. Palearctic birds often over-winter
RM2MD1D2R–The Coot is a common rail of inland freshwater bodies. With a plain white frontal shield they are larger than their more colourful cousins,
RM2MDKE26–A male Mallard sleeps with one eye closed. In a behaviour known as unihemispherical sleep many birds and reptiles sleep with one eye open
RM2MD1DEB–The Great Tit is the largest of the family in the UK. Bold, colourful birds they tend to be dominant at the feeders in winter when other Tits feed.
RM2MDKDNW–A Carrion Crow scavenges from the fringes of a frozen pond. These intelligent birds are quick to exploit any circumstances that will provide food.
RM2MDKDWG–The Grey Wagtail is resident year-round in the UK, though harsh winters often cause a population decline. They are often confused with Yellow Wagtails
RM2MDKDHT–Bird Flu might kill directly but also kills by weakening resilience especially in cold winter spells. Here a mature Herring Gull has succumbed
RM2MD1DEW–The male Goosander has a metallic green head. They dive for food and small groups often hunt co-operatively. Palearctic birds often over-winter
RM2MD1DA8–The male Goosander has a metallic green head. They dive for food and small groups often hunt co-operatively. Palearctic birds often over-winter
RM2MCTP24–The Grey Heron is equally at home along the coast as with inland freshwater. This one stalks the rock pools at low tide and has caught a blenny.
RM2MCTNMN–A small and colourful bird common in Parks and gardens around the UK. They spend much time gleaning the tree canopy but will use feeders in winter.
RM2MD1DAK–The Great Tit is the largest of the family in the UK. Bold, colourful birds they tend to be dominant at the feeders in winter when other Tits feed.
RM2MCTP5Y–An Oystercatcher searches the rockpools at low tide for invertebrates and crustaceans. The boldly marked bird has a distinctive call when it takes off
RM2MD1D67–The male Goosander has a metallic green head. They dive for food and small groups often hunt co-operatively. Palearctic birds often over-winter
RM2MCTNWX–Grey Squirrels will hide in their dreys during spells of bad weather but will quickly emerge when the weather improves.
RM2MB3NMK–The Chaffich population in the Uk was drastically reduced by a viral infection. Thes beautiful finches are slowly recovering and seen in gardens
RM2MB3NBJ–The mottled plumage shows this Blackbird is juvenile and in her first winter. They are common birds of Parks and gardens and thrive with human help.
RM2MB3NCC–The Grey Squirrel is now a common sight in UK Parks and gardens, having been introduced from North America at the expense of indigenous Red Squirrels.
RM2MB3N83–The Grey Squirrel is now a common sight in UK Parks and gardens, having been introduced from North America at the expense of indigenous Red Squirrels.
RM2MB3NTE–An adult and juvenile Mute Swan are silhouetted against the winter sunshine. These regal birds are resident year-round on the waterways of UK
RM2MB3NKN–the mottled plumage shows this female blackbird is juvenile and in her first winter. They are common birds of Parks and gardens and thrive with help
RM2M9GPBG–A Dipper stands on the bank of a clear water stream. This active bird is associated with fast flowing streams and rivers usually in upland areas.
RM2M9GPH3–The Moorhen is a common aquatic bird of the inland waterways around UK. They are resident year-round and are capable of handling all weathers
RM2M9GPC1–A Mute Swan feeds in open water in a technique known as up-ending. The Swans long neck allows it to reach submerged vegetation others cannot reach.
RM2M9GPGN–A Black-headed Gull in its first winter still has some brown, mottled feathers in its plumage. It will spend summer independent of breeding colonies.
RM2M9GPHA–The Moorhen is a common aquatic bird of the inland waterways around UK. They are resident year-round and are capable of handling all weather.
RM2M9GPB3–The Carrion Crow is an intelligent bird that has adapted over the ages to live around and exploit humans. They take advantage of all conditions.
RM2M980XH–The Wood Pigeon is the largest of the European dove family. They are common birds in town and country. In winter the often form huge flocks
RM2M95HYK–Waxwings arrive in the UK in winter and feed voraciously on the autumn harvest of berries of many different types. These flocks are highly nomadic
RM2M980EW–A Robin suns itself in a sheltered spot on a cold winters' morning. Many Robins migrate from Scandinavia and Northern Europe to escape the cold.
RM2M980NR–A Grey Heron suns itself on a cold winters' morning from the vantage of a tree branch. The Grey Heron has one of the widest ranges of the family.
RM2M95HWJ–Waxwings arrive in the UK in winter and feed voraciously on the autumn harvest of berries of many different types. These flocks are highly nomadic
RM2M95HX1–A female House Sparrow is flanked by two males, showing the sexual dimorphism exhibited by plumage variation.
RM2M95HY6–Migrant Blackbirds from Scandinavia and Northern Europe overwinter in the UK. They are usually easy to identify as they are less colourful.
RM2M980T8–A Robin suns itself in a sheltered spot on a cold winters' morning. Many Robins migrate from Scandinavia and Northern Europe to escape the cold.
RM2M95HYB–A resident oystercatcher and migrant Purple Sandpipers rest at high tide on the rocky shoreline. They wait for the tide to recede to start feeding.
RM2M980N5–A Grey Heron suns itself on a cold winters' morning from the vantage of a tree branch. The Grey Heron has one of the widest ranges of the family.
RM2M980P4–Black-headed Gulls relax on the ice of a frozen Mere. They lose the black head feathers in winter. Thei name-sake black head reappears in spring
RM2M95HW8–resident Robins are always alert year-round as a large number of
RM2M8YYH6–The Blackbird is a familiar and common garden bird in the UK. The female is more cryptically marked than the male, having less bold colouration.
RM2M8YYHD–The Blackbird is a familiar and common garden bird in the UK. The female is more cryptically marked than the male, having less bold colouration.
RM2M8YYHA–The Blackbird is a familiar and common garden bird in the UK. The female is more cryptically marked than the male, having less bold colouration.
RM2M8YYH7–The Dunnock or Hedge Sparrow is not actually a member of the true-sparrow family. They are common garden birds and have a very complex behaviours.
RM2M8YYH1–The Dunnock or Hedge Sparrow is not actually a member of the true-sparrow family. They are common garden birds and have a very complex behaviours.
RM2M8YYHH–On warm sunny winter days, the Robin will sing enthusiastically to proclaim his territory. They form monogamous partnerships and display regularly.
RM2M8RP6E–The spectacular colour of the male Bullfinch stands out as they visit the bird feeders in winter. They are shy and spend most of their time high up.
RM2M8RP98–The Song Thrush is a well-liked garden songbird in UK. Their springtime song is a most welcome sign of warmer days ahead as the seasons change.
RM2M8PJXN–On warm sunny winter days, the Robin will sing enthusiastically to proclaim his territory. They form monogamous partnerships and protect their patch.
RM2M8RP61–Long thought to have been responsible for the Black Death in Medieval Times, the Brown Rat spread from Asia about this time. But it was the fleas
RM2M8PJXA–Changes in agricultural practices in the last century led to a massive decline in the Tree Sparrow population. It is less urban than House Sparrows
RM2M8RP8X–The introduced Grey squirrel is now a common sight in parks and gardens in the UK. They are intelligent creatures that have endeared themselves to us.
RM2M8PJRF–The Grey Squirrel was introduced to the UK over a century ago. They have now replaced the indigenous Red Squirrel,
RM2M8PJRW–The Grey Squirrel was introduced to the UK over a century ago. They have now replaced the indigenous Red Squirrel,
RM2M8PJT9–Grey Squirrels have the habit of stashing any excess food they find. This provides a stash for hard times, and they have a good memory to recover them
RM2M8RP8D–though the House Sparrow was successful adapting to manmade environments in recent years their numbers have drastically declined.
RM2M8RP68–The female Bullfinch lacks the brilliant salmon pink breast feathers of the male but has a subtle beauty of plumage none the less.
RM2M8PJT1–The female Bullfinch lacks the brilliant salmon pink breast feathers of the male but has a subtle beauty of plumage none the less.
RM2M8GFNJ–A tiny active bird usually in the upper canopy, the Long-tailed Tit is often heard rather than see. They travel in tightly knit family groups.
RM2M8GFN9–The white on the nape of the neck distinguishes the Coal Tit from 2 other similar species in the family. A small active bird often found in gardens.
RM2M8GFN5–A tiny active bird usually in the upper canopy, the Long-tailed Tit is often heard rather than see. They travel in tightly knit family groups.
RM2M8GFTJ–A tiny active bird usually in the upper canopy, the Long-tailed Tit is often heard rather than see. They travel in tightly knit family groups.
RM2M8GFNG–Largest of the tit family, the Great Tit is a common garden bird and will often dominate the bird feeding table when others are around.
RM2M8GFNC–A tiny active bird usually in the upper canopy, the Long-tailed Tit is often heard rather than see. They travel in tightly knit family groups.
RM2M8BR82–For the last two years tourists have been subjected to terrible holiday conditions on the main road in the National Park, owing to incessant traffic.
RM2M84DJ1–Being such a large aquatic bird that also flies, the Mute Swan spends a lot of time preening to keep their plumage in top condition
RM2M8BRB2–As the prickly seed pod of the Datura dries out it splits open and drops the many seeds stored inside. This is known a dihesence, a process used in ma
RM2M8C266–By swimming towards another swan with neck down and hissing, this cob or male Mute Swan is sending a very clear message to a competitor.
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