A small olive-brown warbler which actively flits through trees and shrubs, with a distinctive tail-wagging movement. Less bright than the similar willow warbler and readily distinguished by its song, from where it gets its name. Picks insects from trees and also flies out to snap them up in flight.
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Wednesday 26 March 2014
Tuesday 25 March 2014
Monday 24 March 2014
Mandarin Duck
The male has the most elaborate and ornate plumage with distinctive long orange feathers on the side of the face, orange 'sails' on the back, and pale orange flanks. The female is dull by comparison with a grey head and white stripe behind the eye, brown back and mottled flanks. They were introduced to the UK from China and have become established following escapes from captivity.
And now...........it's them!!!!!!!!!!!
And now...........it's them!!!!!!!!!!!
Reflection in the water
Sunday 23 March 2014
Saturday 22 March 2014
Tufted Duck [Aythya fuligula]
Found across the UK at most times of year. Look in suitable habitat such as a local reservoir, gravel pit or lake.
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