16 birds found
Crows
Alpine Chough
A medium-sized member of the crow family that breeds at high altitudes. It is also referred to as the Yellow-billed Chough.
Swifts
Alpine Swift
Breeding throughout mountainous regions of southern Europe and across to the Himalayas these birds are migratory, overwintering in southern Africa or central India. Worldwide, there are a total of ten subspecies from the nominate species, apus melba.
Warblers
Aquatic Warbler
Aquatic Warblers are rare but regular passage migrants to northwest Europe in the autumn.
Skuas
Arctic Skua
The Arctic Skua, also known as the Parasitic Jaeger, is a medium-sized seabird well known for its aggressive nature.
Gulls and terns
Arctic Tern
Avian athletes that travel pole to pole.
Avocets and stilts
Avocet
A conservation success story reintroduced this elegant wading bird back to our shores after the second World War.
Owls
Barn Owl
The most widespread owl species, Barn Owls occur as 32 subspecies on every continent except Antarctica.
Ducks, geese and swans
Barnacle Goose
A highly sociable and unmistakable member of the goose family, often seen and heard flying in long, noisy packs and lines.
Tits
Bearded Tit
The bearded tit, also known by is more accurate name of Bearded Reedling is an extremely localised bird found predominantly in reedbeds.
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