The sparrowhawk is an awesome small bird of prey. It can that can be found in all kinds of habitats, this one was in a wooded area in Dumfries and Galloway. They often visits gardens looking for prey - small birds like finches, tits and sparrows.
Greater Spotted Woodpecker, part of Nature Collection for coasters and Mugs.
Burrowing Owl captured in Cape Coral, Florida, USA. They are a small Long legged Owl that live underground.
The Linnet is a small finch of heathland, scrub and farmland. The linnet feeds on seeds and is present in the UK all year-round. In winter, they may form large flocks with other seedeaters, roaming the countryside and feeding on stubbles, saltmarshes and wasteland.
The Little Owl is mainly nocturnal, however it can be spotted in the day hunting invertebrates (especially worms), small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and small birds. It is often seen perched on a telegraph pole or tree, along a hedgerow.
The Little Owl is mainly nocturnal, however it can be spotted in the day hunting invertebrates (especially worms), small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and small birds. It is often seen perched on a telegraph pole or tree, along a hedgerow. This pair successfully bred three young in 2019.
The Little Owl is mainly nocturnal, however it can be spotted in the day hunting invertebrates (especially worms), small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and small birds. It is often seen perched on a telegraph pole or tree, along a hedgerow. This one was taken from a hide under LED lights no flash!
Arguably the Nations favourite bird, it has a characteristic bright red breast especially popular at Christmas! Despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They are first to sing in a morning together with the Blackbird.
The Barn Owl has a heart-shaped face, buff back and wings and pure white underparts, the barn owl is a distinctive and much-loved countryside bird. There are believed to be only 4000 pairs in the UK.
Jays are the most colourful members of the crow family and are actually quite difficult to see; they are shy woodland birds. Jays are famous for their acorn feeding habits and in the autumn you may see them burying acorns for retrieving later in the winter.
Short-eared owls are medium sized owls with mottled brown bodies, pale under-wings and yellow eyes. They are frequently seen hunting during the day in winter, along the Dee Estuary on the Wirral, UK.
A male Little Owl in flight. The Little Owl is mainly nocturnal, however it can be spotted in the day hunting invertebrates (especially worms), small mammals, reptiles, amphibians and small birds. It is often seen perched on a telegraph pole or tree, along a hedgerow.
Little Owl, photographed on a farm in North Wales before Lockdown, taking a favourite snack the humble earth worm.
The chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), usually known as the common chaffinch, is a widespread small passerine bird in the finch family. It is one of the most common bird species in the UK
In flight portrait of a male Eurasian Kestrel
portrait of a wild male Kestrel taken in Yorkshire.
A rare encounter with a Tawny Owl in the daylight, photographed in Scotland 2021
kestrel in flight photographed in North Yorkshire, a magnificent bird that sadly appears to be in decline.
White-Tailed Eagle photographed from the Lady Jayne on the Isle of Mull, an incredible experience to see this amazing bird so close.
A rare daytime sighting of a Tawny Owl, photographed in Dumfries and Galloway, totally concealed so the Owl was not disturbed whilst hunting for food for its young.
kestrel in flight photographed at Pool Bridge Farm, Yorkshire
Mute Swan and Cygnets at Watermead nature reserve
Common Kestrel resident on a farm near to York, in North Yorkshire. This is a male with stunning markings on its plumage. A little worse for where following a successful breading season.
Golden Eagle in the late afternoon Autumn sunlight of Northern Sweden
Golden Eagle photographed in the most amazing setting Autumn sunlight of Kalvträsk Northern Sweden, the most majestic bird of prey.
Golden Eagle in the forests of Kalvtrask. Northern Sweden.
Little Owl sat on a sign post, which provides scale to show just how tiny theses Owls are.
Eurasian Male Bullfinch set on a barbed wire fence in a farm yard.
A regular visitor to my garden, in particular when I am digging the veg patch.
Gannet flying along the coastline at Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire coast.
Dipper taking a break from searching for food along the river margins.
female Kingfisher photographed in Kirkcudbright. Scotland.
Male Kingfisher photographed in Shropshire, UK.
Golden Eagle photographed in the most amazing setting, Autumn in Kalvträsk Northern Sweden, the most majestic bird of prey.
Grey Headed Woodpecker photographed in Kalvträsk Northern Sweden.
White Tailed Sea Eagle (haliaeetus albicilla) also known by the nick name the Flying Barn Door due to the wing span of up to 8 feet.
Buzzards are the commonest and most widespread UK bird of prey. It is quite large bird with broad, rounded wings, and a short neck and tail often seen gliding and soaring high in the sky or being cased away by Crows and Magpies.
Tawny Owl hunting during day light hours to feed young.
Male Sparrowhawk photographed in the woodlands of Dumfries and Galloway Scotland.
Portrait of an Eurasian Male Kestrel
Golden Eagle photographed in the most amazing setting. Autumn in Kalvträsk Northern Sweden, the most majestic bird of prey.
Little Owls photographed as the sun began to set.
Golden Eagle photographed in golden Autumn light in Kalvträsk Northern Sweden, the most majestic bird of prey
