Oystercatchers in Flight at Old Hunstanton, Norfolk, UK
Oystercatchers are large, stocky, black and white wading birds. They have a long, orange-red bill and reddish-pink legs. In flight they show a wide, white wing-stripe, a black tail and a white rump that extends as a ‘V’ between the wings.
Because Oystercatchers eat cockles, the population is vulnerable if cockle beds are...
Here Comes the Sun at Brancaster Staithe
Brancaster Staithe is a village on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk, with a harbour, sailing club, two pubs, sailing school, National Trust activity centre and many other facilities. Brancaster Staithe merges with Burnham Deepdale, forming one village.
Brancaster Staithe Harbour was once a busy port, sailing...
The Common Kingfisher
The common kingfisher also known as the Eurasian kingfisher, and river kingfisher, is a small kingfisher with seven subspecies recognized within its wide distribution across Eurasia and North Africa. It is resident in much of its range, but migrates from areas where rivers freeze in winter.
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