Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica): This 28cm (11in) seabird is much adored across the Atlantic, breeding from Maine in USA to Newfoundland in Canada, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, Norway and the UK. Striking photo taken by John Gawthrope in Scotland #puffin #atlanticpuffin #bird #nature #wildlife
Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus): 33cm (13in). This bird is also known as the peewit or pewit, tuit or tewit and green plover. Super photo taken by John Gawthrope in the UK. #lapwing #northernlapwing #bird #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs): This species of finch is native to North-West Africa, Europe & Asia. A 14.5cm (5.7 in) bird, it feeds its young on spiders, flies, caterpillars and aphids, outside the breeding season switching to feed on seeds. #chaffinch #finch #bird #wildlife #nature
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Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula): These magnificent 16cm (6in) finches feed their young insects during the breeding season, but the rest of the year they normally feed on seeds, fruit and buds. Fantastic photo taken by Roland Kuck in the UK. #bullfinch #bird #finch #wildlife #nature
Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major): This 24cm (9.4in) woodpecker species is found across Europe, Northern Asia & east Asia as far as Japan, also occurs in North Africa. It has stiff tail feathers to help prop it against tree trunks. Cracking photo taken by Max Gindele in the UK #woodpecker
Eurasian Bullfinch (Pyrrhula pyrrhula): These magnificent 16cm (6in) finches feed their young insects during the breeding season, but the rest of the year they normally feed on seeds, fruit and buds. #bullfinch #finch #wildlife #bird #nature #bullfinches
Crested Tit. Super photo taken by Lauren Sutherland in the Highlands of Scotland. #crestedtit #tit #wildlife #bird #scotland #scottish #nature
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): The "Robin Redbreast" was given its nickname long before a distinction was made in the English language between "Red" & "Orange". Superb photo of this Robin taken by Sandy Belford in the Scottish lowlands. #robin #bird #birds #scotland #scottish #wildlife #nature
European Goldfinch (Carduelis carduelis): These colourful finches from Europe, N. Africa & Asia were introduced into NZ & Australia. They are 13cm (5.1in) & feed their young insects but most of the year feed on seeds, especially small seeds like teasel & thistle. #goldfinch #wildlife #nature #finch
Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius): This European & Asian species of Jay is a habitual acorn horder and historically a key player in natural oak woodland regeneration. This Jay species has a harsh screeching call. Terrific photo of a Jay taken by Sue Cooper in Sweden. #jay #wildlife #nature #sweden
Sparrowhawk. Male Sparrowhawk in flight photo taken by Paul Ash in Cornwall, UK.
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European Blue Tit. Neat photo taken by Mark O'Hagan in the UK. #blue #tit #bluetit #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
Common Kestrel [Falco tinnunculus]: This is a small, agile raptor known for its distinctive hovering flight while hunting. The male has striking plumage with a rusty-red back and slate-grey head and tail. Thank you again Katy Smith for sharing your photo taken in the UK. #kestrel #wildlife #nature
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Eurasian Jay (Garrulus glandarius): This European & Asian species of Jay is a habitual acorn horder and historically a key player in natural oak woodland regeneration. This Jay species has a harsh screeching call. Terrific photo of a Jay taken by Felie Dinger in the UK. #jay #eurasianjay #wildlife
Great Tit (Parus major): This 14cm (5.5in) bright yellow breasted bird has a black head and long black bib. Feeding on insects this bird is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and has a wingspan of 25cm (10in). Thank you Martina Olivia for sharing this photo taken in the UK. #greattit #tit #bird
Eurasian Hoopoe (Upupa epops): 28cm (11in). This bird is the National bird of Israel and is the most widespread species of the genus Upupa. Native to Europe, Asia, the northern half of Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Madagascar. Terrific photo taken by David Hillman in Wales. #hoopoe #wales #nature
Goldcrest (Regulus regulus): Brightly coloured crest feathers give this tiny 8.5cm (3.3in) bird its name. It is Europe's smallest bird and is also found in parts of Asia. Nice photo taken by Stephen Winfield in the UK. #goldcrest #bird #wildlife #nature
Long-tailed Tit (Aegithalos caudatus): A 13cm (5.1in) small bird with a long tail that is native to Asia & Europe. This bird nests in habitat with good shrub cover. It is a very social bird that mainly forages in mixed or deciduous woodland. Lovely photo taken by Kathy Büscher in Belgium.
Eurasian Siskin (Spinus spinus): This small species of finch is 12.5cm (4.9in) and is native to north & central Europe, east Asia and northern parts of Africa. This bird is mainly a granivore (seed feeder). Neat photo taken by Johan van der Louw in the Netherlands. #siskin #finch #bird #netherlands
Common Chaffinch. Lovely photo of a male finch taken by Graeme Wilson in a -3°c Aberdeenshire, Scotland ❄️ #chaffinch #finch #bird #birds #nature #wildlife
Great Tit (Parus major): This 14cm (5.5in) bright yellow breasted bird has a black head and long black bib. Feeding on insects this bird is native to Europe, Asia and North Africa and has a wingspan of 25cm (10in). Thank you again Martina Olivia for sharing this photo taken in the UK #GreatTit #bird
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis): This European, North African & Asian species of Kingfisher has a wingspan of 25cm (9.8in). They nest in burrows close to lake edges or in riverbanks and defend their feeding territories from other kingfishers. Super photo taken by Crestyl K. in the UK. #kingfisher
European Robin (Erithacus rubecula): 14cm (5.5in) This is an insectivorous species that will also take seeds if put out on a bird table. Lovely close-up photo taken by Mick Williams in Lancashire, UK. #robin #redrobin #robinredbreast #europeanrobin #bird #birds #wildlife #nature
Red Kite (Milvus milvus): A distinctive large, graceful raptor with a long, forked, rusty-orange tail. Flies with easy languid wingbeats & lazy glides, circling gracefully. Thank you again Matt Trevillion for sharing your photo taken in Cambridgeshire, UK. #redkite #kite #wildlife #nature #cambridge
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Goldcrest (Regulus regulus): Brightly coloured crest feathers give this tiny 8.5cm (3.3in) bird its name. It is Europe's smallest bird and is also found in parts of Asia. A member of the Kinglet family. Lovely shot taken by Stephen Winfield in the UK. #goldcrest #bird #birds #wildlife #nature
White-throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus): This 18cm (7.1in) Aquatic passerine is not exclusive to, but can be found in Upland and Mountain areas in the Middle East, Central Asia, Europe and the Indian subcontinent. #dipper #aquatic #bird #wildlife #nature
European Starling. "STARLING - Taken in my back garden, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, Scotland." Graeme Wilson. Terrific photo Graeme! #starling #europeanstarling #bird #birds #wildlife #nature #scotland
