Swan Family Coaster by Welshpixels

Swan Family Coaster by Welshpixels
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Swan Trio Print by Welshpixels

Swan Trio Print by Welshpixels
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The mute swan is a very large white waterbird. It has a long S-shaped neck, and an orange bill with black at the base of it. Flies with its neck extended and regular slow wingbeats. The population in the UK has increased recently, perhaps due to better protection of this species. The problem of lead poisoning on lowland rivers has also largely been solved by a ban on the sale of lead fishing weights. Some birds stay in their territories all year, while others move short distances and form winter flocks. In cold weather, some birds arrive from Europe into eastern England. This beautiful trio of mute swans are enjoying an early morning crusie in the October sunshine on a lake in central England. A delightful image fror any home or office environment.

Landing Drake by Welshpixels

Landing Drake by Welshpixels
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Did you know that female ducks make the familiar quacking sound that we associate with ducks. The male  or drake gives an occasional subdued, horse sounding 'raarb' call.

Cruising Tufted Duck by Welshpixels

Cruising Tufted Duck by Welshpixels
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The tufted duck is a medium-sized diving duck, smaller than a mallard. It is black on the head, neck, breast and back and white on the sides. It has a small crest and a yellow eye. In flight it shows an obvious white stripe across the back of the wing. It breeds in the UK across lowland areas of England, Scotland and Ireland, but less commonly in Wales, with most birds being residents. Numbers increase in the UK in winter because of birds moving to the UK from Iceland and northern Europe. 

Red-Bellied Woodpecker by Bebops

Red-Bellied Woodpecker by Bebops
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The Red-bellied Woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker. It breeds in southern Canada and the northeastern United States, but can range as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas. Its common name is somewhat misleading, as the most prominent red part of its plumage is on the head! Here he is perched on a cake of suet.

Moorhen by Welshpixels

Moorhen by Welshpixels
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The moorhen is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird, that is usually found near water. From a distance it looks black with a ragged white line along its body. Up close it is olive-brown on the back and the head and underneath are blue-grey. It has a red bill with a yellow tip. It breeds in the UK in lowland areas, especially in central and eastern England. It is scarce in northern Scotland and the uplands of Wales and northern England. UK breeding birds are residents and seldom travel far. Moorhens tend to be solitary and feed around the water's edge. Though they appear placid, fighting is common and often prolonged, with each bird striking the other violently with the feet and even attempting to push or drag them underwater. Moorhens feed both on water and land and so have a varied diet of leaves, seeds, berries, worms, snails and fish, and also other birds' eggs. 

Blue Jay with Flowers by Bebops

Blue Jay with Flowers by Bebops
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This colorful poster features a blue jay who has landed on a porch deck in upstate New York surrounded by flowers. The blue, gray, white and black coloration of the bird is set off by a riot of color. There is a decorative teapot with orange and yellow nasturtiums and a purple petunia. Green leaves complete this kaleidoscope of colors.