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🆕 No. 021 - Carrion Crow
📍 Caught at Grafham Water
⚫ Dark / Flying

A clever, black-feathered scavenger. Known to use tools, recognise faces, and adapt easily to both wild landscapes and urban environments.

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A photo of a Carrion Crow standing on a weathered, lichen-speckled stone or concrete surface beside a body of water. The crow is facing to the left, with its body slightly turned so both eyes and wings are visible. Its feathers are entirely black but catch the light in a way that shows subtle iridescent blues and purples. The crow's sturdy black beak is slightly curved, and its dark eye looks glossy and alert. One of its legs is bent, mid-step, as if it’s just paused while walking. The background is blurred, showing soft blue-grey water and a faint shape of a distant bird, giving a peaceful, quiet atmosphere. The image captures the crow’s calm watchfulness and the natural detail of its surroundings.
May 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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Huge thanks to the birders over at Grafham Water - couldn’t have caught the rare Spotted Sandpiper without your help! It was right around here we made the sighting!
Map of the southeast edge of Grafham Water in Cambridgeshire, showing West Perry, Perry Road, and surrounding woodland paths. The red circle highlights a wooded area along the lakeshore near Gaynes Cove, between West Perry and Perry Road
May 5, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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🆕 No. 020 - Spotted Sandpiper
📍 Caught at Grafham Water
💧 Water / Flying

A restless wanderer of streambanks and lakeshores, it bobs with every step, always alert. Curious yet shy, it thrives in solitude, tracing water’s edge.

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A Spotted Sandpiper, a small shorebird with bold black spots on its white belly, brown mottled back, and an orange bill with dark tip, standing on a mossy rock near water.
May 5, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 019 - Egyptian Goose
📍 Caught at Ouse Fen
⛰️ Ground / Flying

Bold and watchful, this bird is highly territorial and vocal. Native to Africa, it's now common in the UK after escaping ornamental collections and breeding wild.

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A photo of a striking, medium-sized duck-like bird with a chestnut eye patch, pale cream underparts, and warm brown wings, walking on grass among green leafy plants.
May 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 018 - Mute Swan
📍 Caught at River
💧 Water / Flying

Graceful and territorial, this bird glides silently across lakes. Its hiss warns intruders, and its wings beat with surprising strength in flight.

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A graceful white swan glides across a still, dark green body of water. Its wings are arched upwards in a display posture, and its reflection is clearly visible on the surface.
May 3, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 017 - Great Tit
📍 Caught at Garden
🌿 Grass / Flying

A bold, curious bird that flits through woods and gardens, caching food and mimicking calls to warn its flock or confuse approaching threats.

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A photo of a Great Tit perched on a branch, showing off its glossy black head, white cheeks, yellow belly with a thick black central stripe, and olive back. The background is a soft blur of green leaves in dappled sunlight.
May 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 016 - Little Ringed Plover
📍 Caught at Grafham Water
💧 Water / Flying

A swift, sharp-eyed wader with a bright yellow eye-ring. It darts along shorelines, nesting on gravel and feeding on insects in wet, open habitats.

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A photo of a Little Ringed Plover, a small wading bird, standing at the edge of a calm body of water. The bird has a compact build with warm brown upperparts and a clean white underside. Its most distinctive feature is the bright yellow ring around its eye, which contrasts with a black mask over its face and a neat black band across its neck. It has a short, straight black bill and slender pinkish legs. The bird stands on a muddy, algae-covered shoreline, with rippling water just behind it. Its alert stance suggests it’s either foraging or keeping watch, typical behaviour for this species often seen near freshwater habitats during spring and summer.
May 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 015 - Eurasian Coot
📍 Caught at Marsh
💧 Water / Flying

A bold waterbird with black plumage and a white shield. Swims well, nests on water, and defends its turf with loud calls and surprising aggression.

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A photo of a Eurasian coot, sitting on a nest made of twigs and vegetation in a marshy area. The bird has dark, charcoal-grey feathers with a striking white beak and forehead shield. It is nestled low in its nest, which floats among tall, thin reeds in shallow water. The lighting suggests late afternoon or early morning, casting a gentle golden glow on the bird and the water. The setting appears calm and natural, with the bird quietly tending its nest.
April 30, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 014 - Rock Dove
📍 Caught at Town
⚪️ Normal / Flying

A hardy bird found worldwide, known for its shimmering neck feathers and strong homing instinct. It easily adapts to busy cities and wild cliffs.

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A photo of a rock dove (also called a common pigeon) perched on a rough, mossy concrete surface. The bird is facing slightly to the left but has its head turned toward the camera, giving a side-on view of its body and a clear look at its orange-red eye. Its feathers are mostly soft grey, with darker patches and a scaly pattern on the wings. Around its neck, the pigeon has a shiny patch of iridescent feathers that shimmer in shades of green and purple. Its legs and feet are pinkish-red, and the background is a plain, pale grey, making the bird stand out sharply. The overall mood is calm and a little proud, as if the pigeon is surveying its surroundings.
April 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 013 - Eurasian Blue Tit
📍 Caught at Garden
🌿 Grass / Flying

A small, agile songbird with a bright yellow chest and blue cap. It forages for insects and seeds, often hanging upside down on twigs.

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A Eurasian Blue Tit, a small bird perched upright on the tip of a bare branch against a pale, cloudy sky. The bird has a rounded, slightly fluffy body. Its chest and belly are a soft, bright yellow, while its back and wings are a mix of blue and greenish tones. It has a striking white face with a dark line through each eye like a mask, and a cap of blue feathers on top of its head, some of which are spiked up by the wind. The bird's expression looks a little grumpy or stern. Its slender tail is long and points downward. The scene feels peaceful.
April 28, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 012 - Rook
📍 Caught at Town
⚫ Dark / Flying

A sharp-witted bird with scruffy black plumage and a pale face. It scavenges fields and rooftops, gathering in noisy flocks to forage and nest.

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Of course! Here’s a fresh description: -A Rook, a large black bird, perched on the thin metal rods of a TV aerial. Its feathers are glossy and dark, with a slightly ragged, layered look around the wings and legs, giving it a scruffy but characterful appearance. The most striking feature is its face — the skin around the base of the beak is bare and pale, contrasting sharply with its dark plumage. Its beak is long, pointed, and slightly curved, suited for probing the ground. The sky behind the Rook is a blank, pale grey, making the bird stand out clearly, and the metal aerial rods criss-cross under its feet, adding a sense of height and openness.
April 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 011 - Long-tailed Tit
📍 Caught at Park
🌿 Grass / Flying

A tiny, round bird with a long tail and soft pink, white, and black feathers. It flits through woodlands and gardens in lively, close-knit flocks, calling often.

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A Long-tailed Tit, a small, fluffy bird perched on a tangle of bare, twisty branches. The bird is slightly wet, giving its soft feathers a scruffy, tousled look. Its plumage is mostly black and white, with some soft browns and greys blending in. The head is predominantly white with dark markings around the eyes, giving it a cute, curious expression. Its long, narrow tail feathers extend well beyond its body, giving the bird a delicate, elongated appearance. The background is a soft blur of green and pink, suggesting a garden or woodland setting.
April 26, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 010 - Tufted Duck ♂️
📍 Caught at Grafham Water
💧 Water / Flying

A diving duck with a striking tuft and golden eyes. Dives deep for molluscs and insects. Found on lakes and ponds across Europe, often seen in flocks.

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A Tufted Duck gliding across still water. The duck has a glossy black head with a distinctive tuft of feathers trailing behind, giving it a slightly windswept appearance. Its beak is pale bluish-grey with a black tip, and its vivid yellow eye stands out against the dark plumage. The body is mostly dark, with bright white flanks that create a bold contrast. The water around it is calm, with gentle ripples reflecting the duck’s image. The overall scene is serene and natural.
April 25, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 009 - Grey Heron
📍 Caught at Berry Fen
💧 Water / Flying

A tall, patient wader with a dagger-like bill. Hunts fish by standing still for long periods. Nests in treetops and found near lakes, rivers, and wetlands across Europe.

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A Grey Heron standing in a shallow, marshy area of water. The heron is a tall, slender bird with long legs and a long neck. Its feathers are mostly grey, with a white face and neck, and distinctive black markings running from the eyes down the sides of the neck. It has a sharp, pointed yellow-orange beak, perfect for catching fish. The heron's posture is elegant and alert, and it's surrounded by green reeds and grasses, with dark water reflecting the vegetation around it. The setting is peaceful and natural wetland.
April 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 008 - Eurasian Jay
📍 Caught at Grafham Water
🧠 Psychic / Flying

A shy, clever corvid with bright blue wings. Mimics sounds and caches acorns, helping oak forests grow. Found in woodlands across Europe.

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A Eurasian Jay bird perched among dense branches and leaves. The bird is partially obscured by twigs in the foreground, giving a natural, hidden-in-the-woods look. The jay has soft pinkish-brown feathers, a distinctive black moustache-like streak on its face, and a vivid blue patch with black-and-white stripes on its wing, which stands out brightly. The lighting suggests it was taken on a sunny day, as the bird and surrounding foliage are lit with warm, natural light.
April 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 007 - Eurasian/Green-winged Teal ♂️
📍 Caught at Grafham Water
💧 Water / Flying

A small duck, the male has a chestnut head with green eye-stripe. It feeds at the surface and migrates far, flying low to avoid predators.

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A small, colourful duck swimming on calm greenish-blue water. The duck is a Eurasian teal, also known as the green-winged teal. It has a striking, iridescent green stripe running from its eye to the back of its head, set against a rich chestnut brown face. Its body is patterned with fine grey and white lines, creating a delicate, almost textured look. Near the tail, there's a bold yellow and black patch that stands out. The duck’s black beak is sleek, and the water around it reflects its image clearly, adding a serene feel to the photo.
April 22, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 006 - European Robin
📍 Caught at Grafham Water
🌿 Grass / Flying

Small bird known for its bright orange breast and sweet song. Bold and territorial, it sings year-round and often approaches humans in gardens and parks.

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This photo shows a European Robin perched on a branch surrounded by fresh green leaves. The robin has a vibrant orange-red face and breast, fading into a soft greyish-white belly. Its wings and back are a warm brown, and its beak is open mid-song, capturing a moment of cheerful birdsong. The clear blue sky in the background adds a bright, springtime atmosphere. The delicate branches and budding leaves frame the robin beautifully, highlighting its charming and lively presence.
April 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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🆕 No. 005 - Greylag Goose
📍 Caught at @rspb.bsky.social Ouse Fen
💧Water / Flying

It grazes in fields and wetlands, flying in noisy flocks during migration. Bold and loyal, it defends its group with loud honks and flapping wings.

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A Greylag Goose standing on a grassy field. The goose has a long neck and a sturdy body. Its feathers are mostly grey-brown with white underneath and fine pale stripes across its body. Its beak is a bright orange, and its legs are pink. It’s standing upright and looking to the right, surrounded by short green grass and a few scattered yellow dandelions. The setting looks calm and natural, likely a meadow or field.
April 20, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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🆕 No. 004 - Northern Lapwing
📍 Caught at @rspb.bsky.social Ouse Fen
💧 Water / Flying

This eye-catching bird sports a glossy green back and a sweeping black crest. It’s famed for its looping flight displays and piercing “pee-wit” call over moorlands and marshes.

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The image shows a Northern Lapwing, a type of wading bird standing on a small muddy mound beside a body of water. The bird has striking, iridescent dark green plumage on its back with a purple sheen, and a white belly. It also features a prominent black chest and face, with a white stripe running from the beak up and around the eye. One of its most distinctive features is a tall, wispy crest extending from the back of its head. Its legs are long and reddish in colour. The overall scene is calm, with the bird appearing alert and still against the gently rippling water.
April 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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🆕 No. 003 - House Sparrow♀️
📍 Caught at Garden
🌿 Grass / Flying

This small, brown bird thrives near humans, feeding on seeds and scraps. Though less colourful than the male, she plays a key role in raising young and maintaining the nest.

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A small bird, a female house sparrow, perched among green leafy branches. The bird has light brown and beige feathers, with darker brown streaks on its wings and back. Its small black beak is pointed slightly left, and it's glancing backward over its shoulder. The background is softly blurred but shows a brick wall and some green ivy.
April 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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🆕 No. 002 - Little Egret
📍 Caught at @rspb.bsky.social Ouse Fen
💧 Water / Flying

A graceful and striking bird. It hunts in shallow waters, using swift movements to catch fish. Often seen alone or in small groups near wetlands.

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A white egret, a tall, elegant bird with long legs and a slender neck, standing in shallow water. Its body is smooth and white, and it has thin black legs that are partly submerged. The egret's neck curves gracefully forward, leading to a long, sharp black beak pointed straight ahead. The grassy wetland around it is a mix of green and brown, giving a natural, marshy backdrop. The bird is still, as if quietly watching the water for movement, showing the patience typical of wading birds that hunt small fish or insects.
April 18, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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🆕 No. 001 - Jackdaw
📍 Collected at Town Centre
🌑 Dark / Flying

A clever and mischievous bird. It remembers faces and is drawn to shiny objects. Often seen in flocks near old buildings.

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A close-up photo of a Western Jackdaw perched on the edge of a chimney pot against a clear blue sky. The bird has sleek, dark grey and black feathers with a lighter grey nape and striking pale blue eyes.
April 17, 2025 at 7:46 PM