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  • Oystercatcher
    The Eurasian Oystercatcher, otherwise known as a Pied Oystercatcher or just Oystercatcher here in the UK is part of the oystercatcher family. Its the only one to occur here in the UK, although there are 3 subspecies of this oystercatcher in Europe and some of Asia. Its highly migratory but we are lucky enough to have this bird stay here year round. This bird as an adult has black above, white underneath, and a vividly red legs and bill which makes this striking bird really stand out amongst other waders. Despite its name, it does not primarily hunt for oysters, however its one of, if not the only wader to be able to pry open these tough creatures. What makes this bird really unique is that the shape of the bill varies depending on which type of food it specializes in. Birds that focus on molluscs have broad bill tips, where birds that specialize with unearthing worms tend to have pointed bills.
    Skomer Island
  • Wood Warbler
    The attractive but unobtrusive wood warbler is the largest Phylloscopus warbler in Europe. It has bright yellow upper parts, throat and upper chest and white under parts. The species is widespread and numerous in deciduous forest in Europe and reaches its highest densities in the UK in the western oak woods of Wales.
    Wyllie
  • Bronze-winged Duck
    The Bronze-winged Duck, sometimes known as the Spectacled Duck, is often misplaced in the anas genus with other dabbling ducks, but it's actually a sole member of the speculanas. It's closest relatives are thought to be the crested or brazilian ducks. They live among the fast-flowing streams of the Andes, also found in Chile and Argentina.
    WWT Slimbridge
  • Pied Wagtail - Juvenile
    Description to come soon!
    Wyllie
  • Brent Goose
    Description to come soon!
    Pagham Harbor
  • Double-crested Cormorant
    Description to come soon!
    Minnesota, USA
  • Red Breasted Merganser
    Description to come soon!
    Pagham Harbor
  • Song Sparrow
    Description to come soon!
    Crex Meadows NR, USA
  • Garganey
    Description to come soon!
    WWT Arundel
  • Tufted Duck
    The Tufted duck is a year-round resident here in the UK, and in winter we're also home to many migrants from further north. This diving duck has an estimated worldwide population of over a million birds, spread throughout much of eurasia. This bird in the winter months can also be found on the east coast of North America. </br></br> The only other similar bird is the Ring-necked duck in North America.
    Cosmeston Lakes
  • Wood Duck
    Description to come soon!
    WWT Swansea
  • Guillemot
    The UK's coasts have many stretches of sheer cliffs where seabirds breed and the guillemot is one of the most numerous birds in the great 'seabird cities'. It comes to land only to nest, spending the rest of its life at sea, where it is vulnerable to oil spills. Dark brown and white, not as black as the similar razorbill, it has a 'bridled' form with a white ring round the eye and stripe behind it.
    Skomer Island
  • Hooded Crow
    The hooded crow is closely related to the carrion crow, which until recently was regarded as the same species. In areas where the two species overlap there may be some interbreeding with hybrids showing a mixed grey and black body plumage. Like carrion crows, hoodies also feed on dead animals. Unlike crows they can be more sociable in the feeding habits and groups of them may be seen together in fields. Found in N and W Scotland, N Ireland, Ireland, and on the Isle of Man, where it replaces the carrion crow.
    Schull, Ireland
  • Black Swan - Juvenile
    Description to come soon!
    WWT Slimbridge
  • Robin
    Description to come soon!
    Pagham Harbour
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
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    Minnesota, USA
  • Bald Eagle
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    Crex Meadows NR, USA
  • Yellow-headed Blackbird
    Description to come soon!
    Crex Meadows NR, USA
  • Red-tailed Hawk
    Description to come soon!
    USA
  • Pacific Black Duck
    Description to come soon!
    WWT Slimbridge
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01-Jan-2014 Visit to Forest Farm pics added
01-Jan-2014 Norfolk pics Added
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20-June-2013 Animals from Berwick upon Tweed & Scotland 2013 Trip Added
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02-Apr-2013 Pagham Harbor 2013 Trip Added


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