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White-Fronted Geese, Gartocharn
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Loch Lomond - South Loch Lomond
White-Fronted Geese (Anser albifrons) migrate to near Gartocharn, on the south shores of Loch Lomond for the winter, where a flock of between 100 and 200 often graze. They can be distinguished from Greylag Geese which are of a similar structure by the white patch on the bill and the dark barring on the belly. Here, their heads are up, showing that they are alert to possible danger.
Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) flock, Endrick Marshes, RSPB Loch Lomond, taken by David Palmar. The geese are alert and looking in for danger in all directions.
15 February 2022
Black-headed gull, scanning, Leighton Moss
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Lancashire
Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) scanning for predators at Leighton Moss in Lancashire
24 April 2004
Whooper Swan group, Greenan Loch, Bute
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Bute
A group of Whooper Swans (Cygnus cygnus) resting on a grassy area beside Greenan Loch. The reddish stain on their feathers is a reaction to oxides which are present in the water. Whooper Swans are more affected by this than Mute Swans.
16 February 2019
Grey partridges, Aberlady
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East Lothian - Aberlady
A group of alert Grey partridges (Perdix perdix), Aberlady Bay. Something disturbed them and they stopped feeding and became alert for a minute, before resuming feeding once they assessed the situation as safe. Birds live on a knife edge and if disturbed, will use up energy without replacing it. Disturbance could have been caused by a bird of prey, a dog or a human.
14 October 2018
Flock of Greylag Geese grazing, Duncryne
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Loch Lomond - RSPB Loch Lomond
Flock of Greylag Geese (Anser anser) grazing while some are still alert for predators, in a field below Duncryne, Gartocharn
14 January 2017
Greylag Geese, Cleadale, Eigg
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Eigg - Cleadale
Greylag Geese (Anser anser), Cleadale, Eigg. Greylag Geese are very sociable and also very vocal. They often communicate through a range of loud honks and calls.
30 August 2016
Pink-footed Geese grazing
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Aberdeenshire - Loch of Strathbeg
Group of Pink-footed Geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in grazing field, RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, Aberdeenshire. Several geese are on lookout duty at any one time.
21 March 2014
Pink-footed Geese grazing
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Aberdeenshire - Loch of Strathbeg
Group of Pink-footed Geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in grazing field, RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, Aberdeenshire. Several geese are always on alert for predators.
21 March 2014
Pink-footed Geese grazing
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Aberdeenshire - Loch of Strathbeg
Group of Pink-footed Geese (Anser brachyrhynchus) in grazing field, RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, Aberdeenshire
