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Species related to the Corncrake (Crex crex)

Common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling water bird, the striking common moorhen is among the world’s most widespread bird species, being found in... More 42 Images 6 Videos
Caspian gull (Larus cachinnans)
Previously listed as a subspecies of the herring gull (Larus argentatus), the Caspian gull (Larus cachinnans) is now considered to be a... More 27 Images 0 videos
Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus)
With its bright yellow plumage, the Eurasian golden oriole (Oriolus oriolus) is an incredibly striking bird. On the male Eurasian golden... More 21 Images 1 Video
Colt’s-foot (Tussilago farfara)
Colt’s foot is one of the earliest flowers each spring. The alternative name ‘son-before-father’ refers to the fact that the bright yellow... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Black-headed gull (Larus ridibundus)
The common name of this species is inaccurate, as adult black-headed gulls (Larus ridibundus) have a chocolate-brown head in summer. In... More 49 Images 4 Videos
Elder (Sambucus nigra)
The elder is not quite large enough to be classed as a tree, but is too large for a bush. It is a strange ‘tree’ of many contrasts. The... More 9 Images 2 Videos
House sparrow (Passer domesticus)
The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is one of Britain's most well-known and best-loved birds. Both sexes have a brown back streaked... More 47 Images 17 Videos
Egyptian nightjar (Caprimulgus aegyptius)
The scientific name for this species, Caprimulgus, is from the Latin for “goat sucker”, a name that arose from a past belief that this bird... More 3 Images 0 videos
White stork (Ciconia ciconia)
Owing to its mythological reputation as the bringer of babies, the white stork is an extremely popular bird. The white stork has a stout... More 43 Images 6 Videos
Turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur)
The small, delicate turtle dove (Streptopelia turtur) is slightly larger than a blackbird. It has dark black and chestnut upper parts... More 24 Images 2 Videos
Barn owl (Tyto alba)
Ethereal and ghost-like, the barn owl (Tyto alba) has golden-grey coloured upperparts, and pure white underparts. The... More 42 Images 10 Videos
Small Alison (Alyssum alyssoides)
Small Alison produces small, pale yellow flowers, which often become whitish as they fade with age. The seeds are reddish-brown in colour... More 8 Images 0 videos
Small white (Pieris rapae)
This widespread and familiar white butterfly is one of the most common butterflies in Europe. As the name suggests, adults have whitish... More 8 Images 3 Videos
Whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
Information on the whitethroat (Sylvia communis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 26 Images 1 Video
Spanish sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis)
The Spanish sparrow (Passer hispaniolensis) is a widespread small bird with quite boldly marked plumage. The male Spanish sparrow has a deep... More 16 Images 4 Videos
Fat hen (Chenopodium album)
Information on fat hen (Chenopodium album) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 11 Images 0 videos
Greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla)
A mostly terrestrial bird, the greater short-toed lark (Calandrella brachydactyla) possesses cryptic plumage that helps it blend into its... More 11 Images 1 Video
Menetries’s warbler (Sylvia mystacea)
Menetries's warbler (Sylvia mystacea) is a small to medium-sized warbler characterised by the white stripe that runs from the base of the... More 4 Images 0 videos
House fly (Musca domestica)
The house fly is, perhaps, the most common and widespread animal in the world. It is a serious pest, which spreads many disease-causing... More 19 Images 4 Videos
Horse-fly (Chrysops relictus)
Apart from entomologists, there are probably few people who would actively look for horse-flies. For their size, they have one of the most... More 7 Images 0 videos
Woodpigeon (Columba palumbus)
The woodpigeon (Columba palumbus) is the largest and most common of Britain's doves and pigeons. It is grey in colour with a dusky pink... More 44 Images 6 Videos
Ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana)
The shy ortolan bunting (Emberiza hortulana) can be distinguished from other buntings by its pinkish-beige underparts and pale yellow throat... More 15 Images 2 Videos
Common snipe (Gallinago gallinago)
The common snipe is a superbly camouflaged bird, most often seen fleeing erratically after being flushed from its concealed location. This... More 38 Images 3 Videos
Bombardier beetle (Brachinus crepitans)
The bombardier beetle is famous for its remarkable explosive defence system, in which a volatile liquid is ejected from the anus with an... More 7 Images 0 videos
Jack snipe (Lymnocryptes minimus)
Information on the jack snipe is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 6 Images 0 videos
Greenfinch (Carduelis chloris)
The greenfinch (Carduelis chloris) is a well-known bird as it often visits gardens and drives other birds away from feeders. It is a... More 38 Images 4 Videos
Black-tailed godwit (Limosa limosa)
The black-tailed godwit is a rare, large and elegant wading bird with a very long straight bill. In flight it displays a broad white bar on... More 28 Images 3 Videos
Scaly breck lichen (Squamarina lentigera)
This rare lichen is circular in shape, and white to pale grey-brown in colour... More 3 Images 0 videos
Savi's pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii)
Savi’s pipistrelle (Pipistrellus savii) is a widespread and common bat of Europe, Asia and northern Africa. It is a rather large member of... More 4 Images 0 videos
Red admiral (Vanessa atalanta)
The red admiral (Vanessa atalanta) is a familiar butterfly, and is easy to identify thanks to its striking patterning; the black forewings... More 30 Images 3 Videos

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