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  • Curlew
    The Eurasian Curlew is the largest of all the waders in its range, at 50-57cm in height with a generous 1 meter wingspan. What makes this bird especially unique to Britain is that it’s one of the only places in Europe where it does not migrate, staying year round. In the winter they tend to gather in good-sized groups, though very wary of any disturbances. <br/><br/> The only similar bird in its range is the Whimbrel, which is generally a smaller bird with a shorter, more downturned bill compared to the smooth downward curve of the curlew.<br/><br/> This bird is mainly greyish brown, white on the back, and a very long curved bill.
    Pagham Harbor
  • Eurasian Coots
    All-black and larger than its cousin, the moorhen, it has a distinctive white beak and 'shield' above the beak which earns it the title 'bald'. Its feet have distinctive lobed flaps of skin on the toes, which act instead of webs when swimming. It patters noisily over the water before taking off and can be very aggressive towards others.
    Pagham Harbour
  • Ruddy Shelduck
    Description to come soon!
    WWT Swansea
  • Eurasian Teal
    Description to come soon!
    Pagham Harbor
  • Common Whitethroat
    Description to come soon!
    Fishguard
  • Wood Pigeon - Juvenile
    Description to come soon!
    Blackwood
  • Mute Swan
    Description to come soon!
    Pagham Harbour
  • Wheatear
    Description to come soon!
    Pagham Harbor
  • Sedge Wren
    Description to come soon!
    Crex Meadows NR, USA
  • American Bittern
    Description to come soon!
    Crex Meadows NR, USA
  • Yellow-headed Blackbird
    Description to come soon!
    Crex Meadows NR, USA
  • Grey Heron
    Grey herons are unmistakeable: tall, with long legs, a long beak and grey, black and white feathering. They can stand with their neck stretched out, looking for food, or hunched down with their neck bent over their chest.
    Scotland
  • Spectacled Eider
    Description to come soon!
    WWT Arundel
  • Curlew
    The Eurasian Curlew is the largest of all the waders in its range, at 50-57cm in height with a generous 1 meter wingspan. What makes this bird especially unique to Britain is that it’s one of the only places in Europe where it does not migrate, staying year round. In the winter they tend to gather in good-sized groups, though very wary of any disturbances. <br/><br/> The only similar bird in its range is the Whimbrel, which is generally a smaller bird with a shorter, more downturned bill compared to the smooth downward curve of the curlew.<br/><br/> This bird is mainly greyish brown, white on the back, and a very long curved bill.
    Newton Beach - Porthcawl
  • Red Knot
    The adult Red Knot has short dark legs and a medium thin dark bill. Their body is mottled gray on top with a reddish face, throat and breast. In the winter it is pale gray all over. <br/><br/> There are 6 subspecies of the knot, one of which is severely endangered. The American subspecies has been predicted to be extinct as early as 2010 due to overfishing of their primary food source – the horseshoe crab in the Delaware Bay, a primary stopover point for this migrating bird. <br/><br/> This bird visits the UK shores in the winter, migrating south to Africa, and the areas surrounding Australia. <br/><br/>
    Hayle Estuary, Cornwall
  • Mallard
    Description to come soon!
    Roath Park
  • European Robin - Juvenile
    Description to come soon!
    Wyllie
  • Common Crane
    The Common or Eurasian Crane is a medium sized crane that ranges across the northern parts of Europe and Asia. This bird became extinct in the UK in the 17th century, but now a smallish group are now breeding in the Norfolk broads. This population is reported to also be on the rise. The WWT Slimbridge is currently in the works to breed a small group of cranes in captivity with some remarkable success. Aims are to establish this bird in good numbers here in the UK once again.
    WWT Slimbridge
  • Black Redstart
    Description to come soon!
    Pagham Harbor
  • Bullfinch
    A finch usually located by its sad tones, the bullfinch is best looked for at woodland edges. It has in the past been considered a pest in orchards as it favours eating buds off the trees. But due to recent declines in numbers, this is no longer strictly the case.</br> It's a mainly resident bird in its breeding range, with some of these birds moving a bit further south in the winter. They are resident in the UK year round. You will also find this bird in europe and the temperate regions of asia.
    Wyllie
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