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Meadow Pipit, Lewis
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Western Isles - Lewis
Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) calling, Lewis
27 June 2011
Golden Plover, Uig, Lewis
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Western Isles - Uig, Great Bernera and Mangurstadh, Lewis
Golden Plover (Pluvialis apricaria), Uig, Lewis.
20 June 2011
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
Arctic tern calling, Isle of May
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Firth of Forth - Isle of May
Arctic tern (Sterna paradisaea) adult calling, Isle of May, taken by Rebecca Dickson
01 August 2021
Juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull , Isle of May
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Firth of Forth - Isle of May
Juvenile Lesser Black backed gull (Larus fuscus) with its beak open, Isle of May, taken by Rebecca Dickson. The bristly appendages inside its mouth seen on its upper jaw are not teeth in the proper sense, but are spines raked backwards to help the gull keep control of slippery fish it is eating or (when it grows up to be a parent), for retaining fish to feed its young. The tongue has a backward-facing barb useful for moving food into its gullet.
01 August 2021
Juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull , Isle of May
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Firth of Forth - Isle of May
Juvenile Lesser Black backed gull (Larus fuscus) with open beak, Isle of May, taken by Rebecca Dickson. The bristly appendages inside its mouth seen on its upper jaw are not teeth in the proper sense, but are spines raked backwards to help the gull keep control of slippery fish it is eating or (when it grows up to be a parent), for retaining fish to feed its young. The tongue has a backward-facing barb useful for moving food into its gullet.
01 August 2021
Raven calling, Temple, Glasgow
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Glasgow - Kelvin Walkway, Forth and Clyde Canal, Dawsholm and Garscube
Raven (Corvus corax) on gas holder, Temple, Glasgow, taken by David Palmar. Ravens are beginning their courtship in January in preparation for setting up home in March.
30 January 2021
Blackcock calling with tail displayed at Lek
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Loch Lomond - West Loch Lomond
Male Black grouse (Lyrurus tetrix, previously Tetrao tetrix) or Blackcock displaying its white tail at the lek, West Loch Lomond.
24 April 2005
Lesser Black backed gulls flying over the Firth of Clyde off Ailsa Craig
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Firth of Clyde - Ailsa Craig birds (except Gannets)
Lesser Black backed gulls (Larus fuscus) flying and calling over the Firth of Clyde off Ailsa Craig
01 July 2007
Greylag goose on Hogganfield Loch
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Glasgow - Hogganfield Loch
Greylag goose (Anser anser) calling, Hogganfield Loch, Glasgow, taken by Joanna Lindsay. Geese have small, sharp spikes which run along their beak and tongue, known as tomia. These look a lot like teeth, but they are actually formed from cartilage. They do however serve a similar function to teeth, helping geese to cut through grass or grasp slippery prey such as snails.
