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Spotted Redshank, Leighton Moss
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Lancashire
Spotted Redshank (Tringa erythropus) record shot, taken by David Palmar at Leighton Moss. In comparison to the Common Redshank (Tringa totanus), the Spotted Redshank has a more elongated bill and longer legs. In adult Spotted Redshanks, only the lower mandible is red; however juveniles can lack the red colour completely which makes them tricky to identify without good visibility. Spotted Redshanks also have a more prominent eye stripe (supercilium) than Common Redshanks.
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) eating from a bird feeder in a Milngavie garden. The positioning of the woodpecker's tail demonstrates its ability to use it for balancing, showing the intelligence of the species.This highlights the importance of bird feeders in gardens as they support a wide array of garden birds and more. Taken by Jasmine Dickson
22 May 2024
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
White-spotted Sable, Glasdrum
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Argyllshire - Glasdrum
White-spotted Sable moth (Anania funebris) at the National Nature Reserve (NNR) in Glasdrum, Argyllshire.
18 May 2024
Oystercatcher flock, Ballochmartin Bay
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Firth of Clyde - Great Cumbrae
Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) flock on the jetty at Ballochmartin Bay. A single male Eider Duck (Somateria mollissima), Herring Gull (Larus argentatus), and Redshank (Tringa totanus) can also be observed among them.
24 February 2024
Great Spotted Woodpecker, RSPB Loch Spynie
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RSPB Loch Spynie
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major), RSPB Loch Spynie. The UK breeding population has experienced a 403% increase between 1967-2020, with a high proportion of this increase occuring in Scotland. Ringing data from the British Trust for Ornithology has provided information on the oldest bird recorded, it was 11 years 10 months 21 days (set in 2017).
30 January 2024
Great Spotted Woodpecker and Crested Tit, Lossiemouth
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Moray - Lossiemouth
A Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) and a Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) on a fat feeder in the woods near Lossiemouth.
29 January 2024
Great Spotted Woodpecker, Lossiemouth
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Moray - Lossiemouth
A Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) belonging to the family Picidae, on a fat feeder in the woods near Lossiemouth.
