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Kittiwake, Isle of May
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Firth of Forth - Isle of May
Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Isle of May, taken by Rebecca Dickson. The black legs and feet, and black wingtips ("dipped in ink" and without "mirrors") distinguish the Kittiwake from other common gull species. Kittiwakes are surface feeders, and are declining around Britain due to lack of food availability caused by climate change.
01 August 2021
Juvenile Kittiwake, Isle of May
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Firth of Forth - Isle of May
Juvenile Kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla), Isle of May, taken by Rebecca Dickson. The black legs distinguish it from other common gull species, and the black beak marks it out as a juvenile.
01 August 2021
Lesser Black-backed gull with damaged leg, off Ailsa Craig
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Firth of Clyde - Ailsa Craig birds (except Gannets)
Lesser Black-backed gull (Larus fuscus) with damaged leg, in flight over the Firth of Clyde
01 July 2007
Male Reed bunting, Black Devon Wetlands
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
A male Reed bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) with a mouthful of invertebrates, taken by Rebecca Dickson at RSPB Black Devon Wetlands. This individual is most likely on his way to feed his nestlings. Caterpillars are commonly eaten during summer as well as spiders and crane flies.
19 July 2020
Seat and viewpoint at Black Devon Wetlands
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Seat and viewpoint at Black Devon Wetlands with the Ochil Hills in the background
23 March 2019
Willow tunnel at Black Devon Wetlands
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Willow tunnel planted by pupils of Larbert High School at Black Devon Wetlands
23 March 2019
Willow tunnel at Black Devon Wetlands
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Willow tunnel planted by pupils of Larbert High School at Black Devon Wetlands
23 March 2019
Common toads mating at Black Devon Wetlands
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Common toads (Bufo bufo) mating at Black Devon Wetlands
23 March 2019
Common toads mating at Black Devon Wetlands
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Common toads (Bufo bufo) mating at Black Devon Wetlands
23 March 2019
Frog spawn at Black Devon Wetlands
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon