RM2A2NEW3–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill
RF2B91XRM–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill. Imma
RF2JB58PK–Wren sing through breeding season pronouncing their territories.
RMDPTPKN–Heading back to the family nest with a meal of Rainbow Trout for the chicks. SCO 9217.
RMD06P59–Osprey Sculpture at the mouth of the River Spey at Spey Bay on the Moray Firth. SCO 8439
RM2A2NEW0–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill
RF2B91XRP–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill. Imma
RF2JB58KM–Wren sing through breeding season pronouncing their territories.
RF2J6ED42–Dunnock on a song post near some scrubland and hedges by a cycleway.
RM2A2NEW2–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill
RF2B91XRJ–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill. Imma
RF2J6ED41–Dunnock on a song post near some scrubland and hedges by a cycleway.
RM2A2NEW4–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill
RF2B91XRR–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill. Imma
RF2J6ED45–Dunnock on a song post near some scrubland and hedges by a cycleway.
RF2J94MTB–Warrington, as many towns and cities across our country are intersected with canals and ponds / lakes. These are the habitat of urban grey herons.
RM2A2NETW–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill
RF2B91XRH–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill. Imma
RF2J94MTM–Warrington, as many towns and cities across our country are intersected with canals and ponds / lakes. These are the habitat of urban grey herons.
RM2A2NETX–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill
RF2B91XRG–Rallus aquaticus, Print, The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts and blue-grey underparts, black barring on the flanks, long toes, a short tail and a long reddish bill. Imma
RF2J94MTH–Warrington, as many towns and cities across our country are intersected with canals and ponds / lakes. These are the habitat of urban grey herons.
RF2J6ED5K–In the breeding season wrens often sing from posts and other various vantage points.
RF2J62T18–Wrens sing from a variety of vantage points in breeding season.
RM2A2MMAD–Fringilla petronia, Print, The rock sparrow (Petronia petronia) is a small passerine bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is the only member of the genus Petronia. It breeds on barren rocky hills from the Iberian peninsula and western north Africa across southern Europe and through central Asia. It is largely resident in the west of its range, but Asian birds migrate to more southerly areas, or move down the mountains., 1842-1848
RF2J62T22–Wrens sing from a variety of vantage points in breeding season.
RM2A2MMAC–Fringilla petronia, Print, The rock sparrow (Petronia petronia) is a small passerine bird in the sparrow family Passeridae. It is the only member of the genus Petronia. It breeds on barren rocky hills from the Iberian peninsula and western north Africa across southern Europe and through central Asia. It is largely resident in the west of its range, but Asian birds migrate to more southerly areas, or move down the mountains., 1700-1880
RF2J62T2F–Wrens sing from a variety of vantage points in breeding season.
RF2J3XJHW–Grey heron taking off above a local reedbed where it was hunting for frogs
RF2J2NM40–Grey herons not only feed on inland waters but also utilise coasts where there is abundant prey.
RF2HWB9W9–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HWB9WJ–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HWB9WK–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HWB9WG–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HWB9X2–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HWB9WA–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HWB9WD–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HWB9X4–grey heron on a tree stump from where it can safely preen and observe for predators plus where to feed.
RF2HP6Y11–herons feed on coasts and the surrounding boggy ground in Scotland where there is abundant prey to feed on.
RF2H3JYCK–grey herons once they find a food source may return daily and consume an entire brood of ducklings. Also feeds on fish, amphibians and small mammals.
RF2HJPR1J–Grey heron hunting a flooded field where ducks and waders had bred, looking for chicks to eat. Despite the parents efforts, the heron was successful.
RF2HJPR18–Grey heron hunting a flooded field where ducks and waders had bred, looking for chicks to eat. Despite the parents efforts, the heron was successful.
RF2HC32J3–The large reed bed and open waters at Leighton Moss are ideal for many species of wildfowl and herons, with ample food resources.
RF2HC32J1–The large reed bed and open waters at Leighton Moss are ideal for many species of wildfowl and herons, with ample food resources.
RF2H9H0BX–Grey heron are a large heron. They breed in colonies but can be aggressive towards other when feeding, becoming very territorial.
RF2H9H0C1–Grey heron are a large heron. They breed in colonies but can be aggressive towards other when feeding, becoming very territorial.
RF2H9H0AA–Grey heron are a large heron. They breed in colonies but can be aggressive towards other when feeding, becoming very territorial.
RF2H9H0AB–Grey heron are a large heron. They breed in colonies but can be aggressive towards other when feeding, becoming very territorial.
RF2HDEE0C–Grey herons will take prey of different sizes, from sticklebacks to large fish. Preening keeps feathers in tip top condition.
RF2HDEE09–Grey herons will take prey of different sizes, from sticklebacks to large fish. Preening keeps feathers in tip top condition.
RF2HDEHAN–Grey herons will take prey of different sizes, from sticklebacks to large fish. Preening keeps feathers in tip top condition.
RF2HC74X6–Kestrel sat on a bush in the semi desert habitat on Lanzarote, there are small mammals available as prey but far more lizards.
RF2MX4C1J–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4ABH–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4AET–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4EK4–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4EB3–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4AEN–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4BE9–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4BNT–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4BK2–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4E58–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4CBC–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4BE3–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4AHW–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2MX4EP4–This kestrel allowed my car to approach it without taking flight whilst it watched and stretched.
RF2JHPTFE–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTJ7–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTFK–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTHJ–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTHD–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTJ4–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTJ0–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTHP–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2JHPTKC–Many heron species are now breeding on the Wirral, Cheshire, England including grey heron.
RF2HCKX1W–Kestrels use posts, wires or trees and hovering to observe for the small mammals they hunt, the estuary this bird also hunts is directly behind me.
RF2H805FD–A male kestrel using a metal wire as a perch from which to hunt for small mammals or lizards.
RF2H9R88M–This kestrel had been using the lamp post as a perch to search its surroundings for prey. Unusually it took a running leap to take off.
RF2H98DDE–You rarely see a single goldfinch, they may be in pairs or small flocks rising onto wires or bushes as you pass pre returning to feeding.
RF2H98DDB–You rarely see a single goldfinch, they may be in pairs or small flocks rising onto wires or bushes as you pass pre returning to feeding.
RF2HCMABJ–Juvenile grey heron feeding then preening at a local nature reserve in Warrington. Typical shallow water with reeds for fish or amphibians.
RF2HCMABN–Juvenile grey heron feeding then preening at a local nature reserve in Warrington. Typical shallow water with reeds for fish or amphibians.
RF2HCMABG–Juvenile grey heron feeding then preening at a local nature reserve in Warrington. Typical shallow water with reeds for fish or amphibians.
RF2HAC0MY–Grey heron stalking prey
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