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Sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata)
Information on the sago pondweed (Stuckenia pectinata) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator)
The emperor dragonfly (Anax imperator) is Britain's largest dragonfly; they are a spectacular sight with their broad wings and powerful…
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Senegal bluetail (Ischnura senegalensis)
Information on the senegal bluetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Papyrus sedge (Cyperus papyrus)
Having been used for paper making by the ancient Egyptians, the papyrus sedge (Cyperus papyrus) has been credited with aiding the foundation…
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Holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina)
The holly-leaved naiad (Najas marina) is an aquatic plant that has tough narrow leaves on forked, brittle stems. Both the leaves and the…
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African marsh harrier (Circus ranivorus)
The smallest of all marsh harriers, the African marsh harrier has brown-orange plumage on its body, speckled with white, often with darker…
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Great reed-warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus)
The largest of the European warblers, the great reed-warbler (Acrocephalus arundinaceus) is most easily identified by its long, heavy bill…
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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…
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Purple darter (Diplacodes lefebvrii)
Giving off an iridescent dark-purplish sheen as it flies across its freshwater habitat, it is not hard to see how the purple darter (…
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Laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis)
The laughing dove (Stigmatopelia senegalensis) gets its name from its particularly characteristic call, which sounds like human laughter…
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Common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula)
One of the most familiar wading birds on European shores, the common ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) has a typical plover appearance…
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Sanderling (Calidris alba)
One of the most widespread of all shorebirds, the sanderling is a small, highly active wader, typically seen racing after waves on sandy…
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Squacco heron (Ardeola ralloides)
Named after its piercing ‘squawk’ call, the squacco heron is a small, chunky bird with a short, thick bill, warm buff-brown back and snowy…
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Glossy ibis (Plegadis falcinellus)
With its long, slender, down-curved bill and magnificent plumage, the glossy ibis is a striking wading bird. Its Latin name, Plegadis…
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Sand martin (Riparia riparia)
Also known as the bank swallow, the sand martin (Riparia riparia) is a small, slender bird with long wings, a slightly notched tail and a…
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Garganey (Anas querquedula)
Information on the garganey (Anas querquedula) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus)
A slender, energetic bird, the willow warbler (Phylloscopus trochilus) is a rather plain species, generally olive- or grey-green to brownish…
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Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus)
One of the fastest species in the world, the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) may reach speeds of up to 250 kilometres per hour (155…
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Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola)
Information on the wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Booted eagle (Hieraaetus pennatus)
The booted eagle is a small, stocky eagle with a rounded head and heavily feathered legs. It occurs in two main colour forms that are almost…
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Great snipe (Gallinago media)
Like the other 15 species of snipe, the great snipe is a beautifully camouflaged wading bird. The bulky great snipe has brown, patterned…
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Common scarlet-darter (Crocothemis erythraea)
Information on the common scarlet-darter is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus)
The Egyptian goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a large, distinctive, pale-coloured waterbird which is easily recognised by the conspicuous…
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Hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus)
Information on the hooded vulture (Necrosyrtes monachus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus)
The black-winged kite is a striking, falcon-like bird of prey with an incredibly extensive range. This species has a pure white head and…
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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…
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Northern pintail (Anas acuta)
Among the most handsome of all ducks, the northern pintail (Anas acuta) is recognised by its slender build, long, elegant neck and elongated…
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Black-bellied bustard (Eupodotis melanogaster)
The black-bellied bustard is a slender bird with long legs and a long, thin neck. Both sexes have brownish upperparts patterned with black…
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Green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus)
Information on the green sandpiper (Tringa ochropus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly.…
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Namaqua dove (Oena capensis)
The male Namaqua dove (Oena capensis) is a striking bird, with a black face and throat accompanied by a vibrant red and yellow bill. The…
