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Photo: European Shag

Dipperish

Taken at the Farne Islands in May 2008. This marvellous place is a must if you want to get close to seabirds! The shag is superficially like the cormorant but is smaller and slimmer and has a lovely purple and green sheen to the feathers.

on25 Jan 2011
Photo: Gannet

Dipperish

Taken at Bempton Cliffs, RSPB Reserve in May 2008.

on25 Jan 2011
Photo: Golden Plover

Dipperish

This was taken on the beach just past Sizewell, on a stroll from Minsmere RSPB reserve. These are normally seen later in winter in large flocks in southern England, but are usually hard to approach. In summer they adopt their spectacular breeding plumage and head North to breed.

on25 Jan 2011
Photo: Jay

Dipperish

Taken at Maple lodge reserve, near Rickmansworth, Herts. This was taken from the hide in the entrance building. The jay landed in the trees some way off to check out the feeding station, but decided not to come closer.

on25 Jan 2011
Photo: Wryneck

Dipperish

I have been trying to see one of these for years - they are very rare in the UK. This one turned up near Wendover on migration back to Africa and I was lucky enough to find it. I sat down to watch a few metres away and after feeding on ants for a few minutes it flew over and landed right by my feet....

on25 Jan 2011