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Immature Grey Heron, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
An immature Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) seen close to Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, taken by Rebecca Dickson. In coastal habitats herons catch eels and crabs. Amphibians, small mammals and even birds (such as ducklings) are eaten occasionally.
17 July 2020
Barnacle goose, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
Barnacle goose (Branta leucopsis) at Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, an unusual visitor at this time of year (July) taken by Rebecca Dickson.
17 July 2020
Juvenile Meadow pipit, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
This juvenile Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) was taken by Rebecca Dickson at Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, a great location to see a large variety of bird species. Meadow pipits are abundant on lowland heaths, dune systems, salt marshes and grassland areas.
17 July 2020
Juvenile Meadow pipit, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
This juvenile Meadow pipit (Anthus pratensis) was taken by Rebecca Dickson at Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, a great location to see a large variety of bird species. Meadow pipits are abundant on lowland heaths, dune systems, salt marshes and grassland areas.
17 July 2020
Curlew, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
A young Curlew (Numenius arquata) feeding on a crab at Aberlady Bay, East Lothian, taken by Rebecca Dickson. Curlews use their beaks to probe the soft sand and mud in search of small shellfish, worms and other invertebrates.
17 July 2020
Curlew and Little egret, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
Curlew (Numenius arquata) and Little egret (Egretta garzetta), Aberlady Bay
14 October 2018
Sea buckthorn, Aberlady Bay, Firth of Forth
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East Lothian - Aberlady
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), sometimes called the baked bean bush, is a native shrub which grows naturally along the east coast of England but has been planted elsewhere to help stabilise dune systems. This photo was taken at Aberlady Bay, Firth of Forth.
14 October 2018
Sea buckthorn, Aberlady Bay, Firth of Forth
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East Lothian - Aberlady
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides), sometimes called the baked bean bush, is a native shrub which grows naturally along the east coast of England but has been planted elsewhere to help stabilise dune systems. This photo was taken at Aberlady Bay, Firth of Forth.
14 October 2018
Pink-footed Goose flock in flight, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock in flight over Aberlady Bay
14 October 2018
Pink-footed Goose flock whiffling, Aberlady Bay
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East Lothian - Aberlady
Pink-footed Goose (Anser brachyrhynchus) flock in flight over Aberlady Bay, folding up their wings (or whiffling) in a slide-slipping zig-zag motion to lose altitude prior to landing.
