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African Crane at Lotherton Hall Bird Sanctuary, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Taken during a manic one hour visit to Inner Farne.

Another example of wildlife at Keyhaven, Hants. On this occasion A Black-headed Gull seems to be waiting for some response from the Knot on the waters edge.

This photo was taken at Blashford Lakes, nr. Ringwood in Hampshire. I had been looking out for the bittern for some time before it emerged from the reeds.

The Avocet is a distinctively-patterned black and white wader with a long up-curved beak. It is the emblem of the RSPB and symbolises the bird protection movement in the UK more than any other species. Its return in the 1940s and subsequent increase in numbers represents one of the most successful conservation...

On this third and final shot of a bar-headed goose you can see clearly how they got their name. Taken on 29 March 2011. Originally spotted by a friendly man on the far side of the lake who lent us his binoculars. After an internet search later I gather they are becoming more common in the UK and are...

Fledgling Blue Tit flew directly from the nest box into the pond where it was rescued by my daughter.She held it till it was ready to have another go at flying!

Even the plainest of birds have incredible features if you look closely.

Another picture of the rare and wonderful Bittern, photographed at Blashford Lakes, near Ringwood, Hants. It's searching for a tasty snack no doubt.

The male Blackbird lives up to the name and the black plumage and bright orange/yellow beak and eye-ring make them one of the most striking garden birds. Females are brown often with spots and streaks on their breasts. The Blackbird is one of the commonest UK birds and it can be found all year round...

The Black-headed Gull is not really a black-headed bird at all. It has a more chocolate-brown head and in fact for much of the year it has a white head. It is most definitely not a "seagull" and is found at estuaries, coastal marshes, freshwater marshes, gravel pits, lakes and reservoirs, moorland...

The Black-headed Gull is not really a black-headed bird at all. It has a more chocolate-brown head and in fact for much of the year it has a white head. It is most definitely not a "seagull" and is found at estuaries, coastal marshes, freshwater marshes, gravel pits, lakes and reservoirs, moorland...

The Black-headed Gull is not really a black-headed bird at all. It has a more chocolate-brown head and in fact for much of the year it has a white head. It is most definitely not a "seagull" and is found at estuaries, coastal marshes, freshwater marshes, gravel pits, lakes and reservoirs, moorland...

The Black-headed Gull is not really a black-headed bird at all. It has a more chocolate-brown head and in fact for much of the year it has a white head. It is most definitely not a "seagull" and is found at estuaries, coastal marshes, freshwater marshes, gravel pits, lakes and reservoirs, moorland...

The Black-headed Gull is not really a black-headed bird at all. It has a more chocolate-brown head and in fact for much of the year it has a white head. It is most definitely not a "seagull" and is found at estuaries, coastal marshes, freshwater marshes, gravel pits, lakes and reservoirs, moorland...

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Taken in The Gambia

Female Bullfinch with Juvenile Great Tit in the background. Taken in our garden at East Wellow, Hampshire.

The Cattle Egret is a cosmopolitan species of heron found in the tropics, subtropics and warm temperate zones. Originally native to parts of Asia, Africa and Europe, it has undergone a rapid expansion in its distribution and successfully colonised much of the rest of the world. The Cattle Egret is a...

A wet Chaffinch on a soaking wet, rainy day at Lake Vyrnwj, Powys, Wales. Even the birds were looking very wet and very fed up!

Gulls at play on the lake at Little Marlow Gravel Pits

Blue tit in Saltram house grounds, Plymouth

Whilst its black plumage identifies it as a crow, the Chough has a red bill and legs unlike any other member of the crow family. It readily displays its mastery of flight with wonderful aerial displays of diving and swooping and can be found in flocks in autumn and winter. The Chough has a restricted...

A Collared Dove that sat very quietly and patiently on the birdtable in our garden, giving us the chance to get a closer look and better acquainted!