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
European Hare (Lepus europaeus) This large hare species is native to Europe & Asia. It is a mammal of open country. A herbivore, it feeds mainly on grasses & herbs. Primarily nocturnal, during the day hares hide in a depression known as a "form". Fantastic photo taken by Simon Litten in the UK #hare
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
World Wildlife Day is celebrated annually on March 3rd to coincide with the signing of the CITES convention in 1973
#WorldWildlifeDay #WorldWildlife #Wildlife #WildlifeDay #wildlifephotography #Nature #WildlifeArt
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
Bobcat (Lynx rufus): This 125cm (49in) adaptable predator appeared during the Irvingtonian period 1.8 million years ago and is native to North America, from southern Canada to central Mexico. Thank you again Nick Pope & Elizabeth Weiss for sharing this Bobcat in your garden in Tucson, Arizona in USA
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes and is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. Kits (young) can take solid food at about 3 weeks 🦊 super photo of a sleeping fox taken by Demi Colleen in the UK.
#fox #wildlife #foxoftheday
The worksheet for the trail is A4 and in full colour. There are cartoon figures of children among the pictures of objects from the museum’s Sargent Gallery.
Our Schools out trail is free with entry during half term. Lots of fun for all the family at the museum.
#Bexhill
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
Praying Mantis (order Mantodea): There are over 2400 species in this order. Mantises are distributed worldwide in temperate and tropical habitats. They have triangular heads with bulging eyes supported on flexible necks. #mantis #prayingmantis #insect #wildlife #nature #mantises #insects
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.
#sparrowhawk #hawk #wildlife #cornwall #cornish #nature #bird
Red Deer.
#reddeer #deer #wildlife #nature #wildlifephotography
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
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): This mammal is the largest of the true foxes and is widespread across North America, Europe & Asia, also introduced to Australia. They are omnivorous but feed primarily on small mammals, also taking birds. Photo of a fox taken by Natasha Roberts in the UK 🦊
#foxoftheday
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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
Eurasian Badger (Meles meles): This omnivore is a species native to parts of the Middle East and across all of Europe with the exception of extreme Arctic areas. Photo taken by Stewart Guy in Sussex, UK. #badger #nature #wildlife #mammal #photography 🦡
Reptiles (class Reptilia): There are over 12,000 known species of reptiles, including snakes, lizards, turtles and crocodiles.
#reptile #reptiles #wildlife #nature #snakes #slash #gunsnroses #lizard #snake #crocodile #turtle #turtles
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
Sharp-shinned Hawk. "An Adult Sharp-shinned Hawk on the back fence in the rain." Laurie Hillyer. Thank you for sharing your photo Laurie in Santa Clarita, California, USA #hawk #SharpShinnedHawk #wildlife #birds #bird #SantaClarita #california #nature
Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes): Excellent photo taken by Ali in the UK. 🦊 #fox #foxes #mammal #wildlife #nature
"Rough Sea, Bexhill-on-Sea." Postcard c.1924. #Bexhill #Sussex #Seaside #Storm #Waves #History #1920s
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
