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British woodpecker photo ID guide - BirdGuides
WEBMay 10, 2019 · British woodpecker photo ID guide. Compared with continental Europe, Britain is relatively poor for woodpeckers. Of the three species that breed here, two – Great Spotted and Green – are relatively common and widespread. Lesser Spotted, however, is among Britain's fastest-declining species. A fourth species, Wryneck, once …
Pheasant photo ID guide - BirdGuides
WEBJan 13, 2019 · The bright pale brown heavily-barred plumage, yellowy orbital skin around the eye and yellowish legs identify it as a female Golden Pheasant (Robin Chittenden). Lady Amherst's Pheasant (Sichuan, China, 24 June 2017). This obviously barred female pheasant is also one of the 'exotics'. It resembles female Golden Pheasant, but it …
Focus On: in at the deep end – 'winter' divers made simple
WEBDec 7, 2006 · Great Northern Diver: Devon A large and powerful species, it lacks the sophisticated appearance of Black-throated, often appearing relatively scruffy in comparison (photo: G. Bullivant).: Great Northern Diver: Cleveland Note the prominent pale eye-ring (photo: Ian Forrest).: Great Northern Diver: Somerset Compare the shape of the head with Black- and Red-throated Diver (photo: Oliver Smart).
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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.
American and Pacific Golden Plovers - BirdGuides
WEBJan 1, 2010 · The two races of ‘Lesser Golden Plover’ – American and Pacific – were split by the BOURC in 1986, prior to which there had been only seven British records of Pacific. By 2005 the total had risen to 60, compared with 275 Americans. The latter occur in the same kind of habitats as their European counterparts and can often be found with them.
A magical autumn on North Ronaldsay - BirdGuides
WEBSep 15, 2021 · This putative Semipalmated Plover was discovered in a flock of its Ringed congeners (Dante Shepherd). North Ronaldsay offers good seawatching if the conditions are right. During prolonged periods of strong north-westerlies in the autumn, seabirds in the north-east Atlantic are pushed into the North Sea. When these winds turn slack or to the ...
Tittesworth Reservoir Birdwatching Site - BirdGuides
WEB4 days ago · Site location details and google satellite image for Tittesworth Reservoir. Please click on the map icon below to load Tittesworth Reservoir in your preferred map. Latitude\Longitude: 53.13565 , -2.0128. Grid Reference: SJ9959. Easting: 399241. Northing: 359833.
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WEB5 days ago · Articles. A range of authoritative information and comment from some of birding's best known experts on identification, conservation, wildlife photography, garden birding, taxonomy and more. Brush up your birding skills, read fascinating species profiles or plan your next birding trip. You can also read our Review of the Week and find out who ...
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