#english birds

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European Robin Erithacus rubecula by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The robin is considered the UK's national bird. It was voted the most popular bird in a 2015 poll of over 200,000 people, and me2... Found in a wide range of wooded habitats, including forests, gardens, hedges in farmland, and heathland, usually fairly near cover. Hops perkily on the ground, pausing to look around, often flicking its wings and cocking its tail. Also feeds by dropping to the ground from low perches, snatching up prey and flying back up to a shady perch.

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Goldfinch on the Country Path Kent by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: On the path at bough beech nature reserve Kent..The reserve encompasses a large expanse of water which attracts a wide variety of birds and other aquatic life. The surrounding woods, fields and streams also support a rich variety of wildlife.

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(European) Robin London.. by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Voted Britain's favourite bird, robins are one of most recognisable and frequently seen garden visitors. They make their homes in gardens, hedges and woodland, constructing well-built, cup shaped nests using dead leaves, grass and moss and lining them with hair. Robins are opportunistic nesters, choosing a spot low down in ivy, brambles and hedging

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Robin..Muscicapidae - Old World Flycatchers by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Peckham rye park early morning busy feeding and catching worms and bugs..

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Common Merganser WWT Sussex by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The Common Merganser, often called the Goosander in Europe, is the largest of the sawbilled ducks. All are specialist fish eaters. Common Mergansers are found throughout the northern hemisphere, and in winter can be seen in large flocks, sometimes of thousands of birds. In Europe they nest as far south as the Swiss lakes, but they are principally a bird of the northern forests, favouring fast-flowing rivers for feeding, roosting on nearby lakes at night.

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Beautiful Pair of Avocets - Arundel Sussex by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: There are approximately 1,950 breeding pairs of avocets in the UK, and around 8,700 wintering birds.Avocets are black and white wading birds with pale blue-gray legs and an upcurved beak. They are most commonly found in coastal areas with mudflats and lagoons, where they feed in saltwater or brackish water and nest nearby. However, avocets are adaptable and have been known to breed in inland areas like here at Arundel WWT

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Shelducks @ Arundel WWT by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: In winter, Shelduck favour muddy estuaries and coastal marshes. Wetland Bird Survey data reveal the importance of north-west England for this species, with about ten thousand birds wintering on both the Dee and Mersey Estuaries. There has been a noticeable extension of range during the last 50 years.

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The jay (Garrulus glandarius) - London Woods by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: The jay (Garrulus glandarius) is a large, brightly colored bird in the crow family that is a common sight in the UK..You can often hear their shrieking call before you see one, and you may see a flash of blue as they fly between the trees. Jays mainly eat nuts (they are notoriously fond of acorns!), seeds and insects, but like other corvids they will also eat small birds and mammals.

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Tufted duck Scientific name: Aythya fuligula by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Rocking an incredible hairdo, this is our most common diving duck nesting on flooded gravel pits, lakes and reservoirs. Tufted ducks feed on waterweed, plant seeds and water insects.The tufted duck (Aythya fuligula) is our commonest diving duck. The male is especially handsome and, like so many "black and white" birds, has purple, green and blue colours in his feathers

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Robin sitting on gate post, Sussex Downs AONB by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Walking in the winter countryside at Woods Mill nature reserve lying in the South Downs stunning nature trails to walk all year around..

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Beautiful Winter Robin on a Cold Winter Morning..2025 by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: By simply providing the right food, sturdy shelter and fresh water, the chances of a robin surviving the winter is greatly increased. What’s more, these simple additions will also increase the likelihood of attracting a red-breasted garden visitor, so that its beauty can be enjoyed not just in winter, but all through the year. This 1 is enjoying fat balls and seeds waiting its turn by the feeder in the park..

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Mute Swan @ WWT Arundel - Winter by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: WWT Arundel: Mute swans can be found in the Reedswamp exhibit, along with other water birds.Species of the day: Mute Swan..There's little doubting the graceful elegance they exhibit as they glide on the water's surface. Here in the British Isles they're regarded as symbols of loyalty and strength, though their gentle demeanour actually somewhat contradicts the powerful potential of such a large bird.

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Redshank Scientific name: Tringa totanus by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Coastal creek The Coastal Creek aviary is landscaped with rocks, shoreline vegetation and waterfalls, to recreate a coastline feel, giving the sea ducks and wading birds who live there a natural environment

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Harlequin Ducks (Histrionicus histrionicus) by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Fairly small, boldly patterned diving duck that lives a seemingly dangerous life near fast-moving water and jagged rocks. Male is striking and unmistakable. Female is dark brown with small white patches on face; compare with female scoters but note smaller size and smaller bill of Harlequin. In summer, almost invariably seen in pairs on rocky streams where they breed. Gathers in small flocks on rocky coastlines in winter. Feeds on insects, fish, and aquatic invertebrates

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Beautiful Little Blue Tit in Winter Sun.. by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: In winter, blue tits spend most of their daylight hours foraging for food to keep warm. They can lose up to 5% of their body weight between roosting at night and foraging at dawn

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Robin (Erithacus rubecula) South London. by Adam Swaine Via Flickr: Yes, robins are fiercely territorial and will defend their territory year-round: and this one kept buzzing the tits every time they came down to eat the bird seeds left on the posts!!They are common in the UK, living in gardens, parks, woodland, scrub, and farmland