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Calling Redshank , Tiree
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Tiree
Redshank (Tringa totanus) defending its territory, taken by Rebecca Dickson. When birds are on territory they will call when alerted by predators or due to disturbance. It is important to note that when birds (particularly sensitive species such as waders) are repeatedly calling loudly due to your presence, it is best practice to back off as they will be protecting their nest or chicks. It is critical to avoid disturbance of breeding birds, and know when to back off after a warning call. This photo was taken with a long lens from a vehicle.
12 May 2024
Redshank , Tiree
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Tiree
Redshank (Tringa totanus) on Heather (Calluna vulgaris), taken by Rebecca Dickson.
12 May 2024
Dunlin and Ringed Plover flock, TIree
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Tiree
Large mixed flock of Dunlin (Calidris alpina) and Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula), taken by Rebecca Dickson. Hundreds of birds were observed in the fields, including a Dunlin with a yellow leg flag from ringing. Unfortunately it was not possible to read at this distance.
11 May 2024
Whimbrel, Ronachan Point, Kintyre
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Argyllshire - Kintyre
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), a wader in the family Scolopacidae, at Ronachan Point, Kintyre on passage to its breeding grounds.
27 April 2024
Ruff, Pensthrope
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Norfolk
A Ruff (Philomachus pugnax) within Pensthrope, Norfolk. Restricted to the coasts normally, It's typically a migrant bird but, within the UK, some birds can be present all year round.
24 August 2023
Redshanks and Bar-tailed Godwit, Ardmore Point
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Argyllshire - Ardmore, Helensburgh, Garelochhead and Rosneath
Redshank (Tringa totanus) and Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica), Ardmore Point, taken by David Palmar.
22 October 2023
Bar-tailed Godwit, Ardmore Point
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Argyllshire - Ardmore, Helensburgh, Garelochhead and Rosneath
Bar-tailed Godwit (Limosa lapponica), Ardmore Point, taken by David Palmar
22 October 2023
Teal group and Scaup at Kinneil, Firth of Forth
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Falkirk - Bo'ness and Kinneil
A group of Teal (Anas crecca) and a Scaup (Aythya marila) at Kinneil on the Firth of Forth, taken by David Palmar
28 January 2023
Grey Plovers and Redshanks, Ardmore Point
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Argyllshire - Ardmore, Helensburgh, Garelochhead and Rosneath
Grey Plovers (Pluvialis squatarola) amongst a flock of Redshanks (Tringa totanus) at Ardmore Point, Helensburgh
08 January 2023
Common Sandpiper, Great Cumbrae
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Firth of Clyde - Great Cumbrae
Adult Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos), Great Cumbrae, taken by David Palmar
