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yellowhammer

Yellowhammer Profile

The pretty yellowhammer (Emberiza citronella) is a type of bunting which is 16cm in length. The male yellowhammer is a stunning bird with its bright yellow head and underparts, orangey...

Yellowhammer Profile

The pretty yellowhammer (Emberiza citronella) is a type of bunting which is 16cm in length. The male yellowhammer is a stunning bird with its bright yellow head and underparts, orangey...

Woodcock Profile

Woodcock Profile

A short-legged wading bird, the woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) inhabits woodlands and heathlands. These birds are moderately large at 35cm in length. They boast mottled plumage which provides impressive camouflage in...

Woodcock Profile

A short-legged wading bird, the woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) inhabits woodlands and heathlands. These birds are moderately large at 35cm in length. They boast mottled plumage which provides impressive camouflage in...

swift

Swift Profile

The swift (Apus apus) is a medium-sized bird with long wings and short, forked tails. When in flight, swifts appear to be black, but they are actually brown in colour....

Swift Profile

The swift (Apus apus) is a medium-sized bird with long wings and short, forked tails. When in flight, swifts appear to be black, but they are actually brown in colour....

swallows

Swallows Profile

The swallow (Hirundo rustica) is a small bird which is just 17-19cm in length. These birds boast dark blue backs, red throats, creamy underparts and tails with two streamers visible...

Swallows Profile

The swallow (Hirundo rustica) is a small bird which is just 17-19cm in length. These birds boast dark blue backs, red throats, creamy underparts and tails with two streamers visible...

pied wagtail

Pied Wagtail Profile

The Pied Wagtail (Motacilla Alba Yarrellii) is a pretty bird which always seems to be in motion. If pied wagtails are not standing still furiously wagging their tails, they are...

Pied Wagtail Profile

The Pied Wagtail (Motacilla Alba Yarrellii) is a pretty bird which always seems to be in motion. If pied wagtails are not standing still furiously wagging their tails, they are...

Nightjar Profile

Nightjar Profile

The Nightjar (Caprimulgus Europaeus) is a fascinating bird and one of the hardest to spot. Nightjars are nocturnal birds and remain almost invisible by day courtesy of their camouflaging, bark-like...

Nightjar Profile

The Nightjar (Caprimulgus Europaeus) is a fascinating bird and one of the hardest to spot. Nightjars are nocturnal birds and remain almost invisible by day courtesy of their camouflaging, bark-like...