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Great Grey Shrike - BirdGuides
WEBJan 1, 2010 · Great Grey Shrike. Great Grey Shrike's European breeding range stretches from central France north to Norway and eastwards into Asia. The more northerly populations are migratory, while southern ones hardly move. Most breeding birds leave their territories during September and October and spend four …
Focus On: Spotted Crake - BirdGuides
WEBAug 18, 2006 · Spotted Crake: W. Yorks Spotted Crakes are smaller and shorter than Water Rails, with which they can sometimes be confused by the unwary.They are easily separated by the short straight bill, greenish legs and usually buff undertail coverts. (photo: Sean Gray).Spotted Crakes have always held a special appeal for me. Despite being fortunate enough to have spring passage birds, and occasional ...
Female dabbling duck photo ID guide - BirdGuides
WEBFeb 7, 2021 · Female dabbling duck photo ID guide. The 'dabbling ducks' are ubiquitous on lakes and ponds up and down the country, especially in winter when resident birds are joined by migrants from further north seeking warmer climes. But while males are distinctive, more cryptically plumaged females are much more challenging to separate.
Common, Arctic and Roseate Tern photo ID guide - BirdGuides
WEBJul 13, 2019 · The set of three 'medium-sized' species – Common, Arctic and Roseate Terns – presents some complex identification problems. Traditionally, field guides emphasise bill colour and pattern, but in reality these species are usually seen in flight and at range. It is best to focus on structure, flight action and plumage.
Bewick's and Whooper Swans - BirdGuides
WEBJan 1, 2010 · Bewick’s is the smallest of our swans and, at about four feet in length (c120 cm) it is about four-fifths the size of Whooper, which measures in at about five feet (c150 cm) similar to Mute Swan. However, Bewick’s is only about two-thirds the weight of Whooper. In the field, these measurements manifest themselves in Bewick’s being smaller ...
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WEBBirdGuides is first for bird news. Get instant bird sightings on any device, anywhere all from as little as £15.99 per quarter. To submit your own reports, you can complete the online submissions form, email [email protected], phone us on 0333 577 2473, or text BIRDS RPT followed by your message to 01915 804228 (Please note that this is a NEW number and you will need to update your records).
Focus On: Where to see Roseate Terns - BirdGuides
WEBJun 30, 2006 · Where to see Roseate Terns. Dungeness, Kent - Nesting has occurred in the past, and summering birds may be encountered here. A favoured area is the power station outfall 'The Patch'. Rye Harbour, E. Sussex - The Ternery Pool is a favoured site with sightings from the Guy Crittal Hide.; Dawlish Warren, Devon - Birds are regularly seen offshore here, or roosting with other terns on the shingle ...
Bearded Tits thrive in Tay reedbeds - BirdGuides
WEBNov 7, 2015 · Heather McCallum, RSPB Scotland reserves ecologist, said: “The Tay reedbeds are a stronghold for Bearded Tits in Britain, and the work done by the Tay Ringing Group and Iain during the course of his PhD means that we’re able to keep track of how the birds are faring there. This data not only underlines the …
Common and Iberian Chiffchaffs and Willow Warbler photo ID guide
WEBMar 27, 2018 · Remarkably, a pair bred in Glamorgan in 2015 and raised seven young. In structure, Iberian Chiffchaff resembles Common, although it appears fractionally longer billed and a little longer winged. In these respects it resembles Willow Warbler. However, the structural differences from Common Chiffchaff are small and, even in …
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