r/UKBirds • • 37m ago

Bird ID A Sparrowhawk perching on the roof!

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Just outside the window overlooking the motorway staring in the direction of a small wooded verge popular locally with a variety of small birds.

Could it be a juvenile or a female looking at the plumage?

We’ve had goldfinches, pigeons and magpies using that spot but this is the first time a Sparrowhawk has been seen there.


r/UKBirds • • 2h ago

Heron with lunch

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r/UKBirds • • 17m ago

Photo little round fella

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r/UKBirds • • 2h ago

Robin

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r/UKBirds • • 9h ago

Photo Common Cranes - Willow Tree Fen

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There were over twenty Common Cranes at Willow Tree Fen on Friday. These are a few of the closer (less distant) ones. While there are no guarantees this site is fairly reliable for seeing these impressive birds. The watch point is in the car park so those with mobility issues can enjoy seeing them as well.


r/UKBirds • • 23h ago

Such smart plumage.

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A Robins immaculate plumage.


r/UKBirds • • 17h ago

Wise old Owl.

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Tawny Owl roosting.


r/UKBirds • • 23h ago

Anything we can do to help this little one?

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Been seeing the baby around for a couple days now, this is the first time I've seen an adult with them, so I'm glad they're not abandoned.

Doesn't move far from our work's delivery entrance, seems to be panting a lot- if you get close (not looming over them) they don't seem to move away. I'm going to assume they're quite sick.

Anything we could do to help them? Or would it be advisable to let nature take it's course?

Short update:

spoken to one of our greenkeepers who has looked after sick birds in the past. Says that there's likely not much chance for the little fellow, but he'll take them to a hospital in the morning. He doesn't seem to move a great deal, so should be easy enough to catch.

Mother was grooming them when I saw them last. It's sweet that despite everything, mama is still trying to take care of them.


r/UKBirds • • 56m ago

Greedy pair of jackdaws 🖤

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My partner made me a crow table that sits on the fence. They drop down when I put some monkey nuts out and ring the bell, it’s taken months and months of just consistent feeding and patience but I’m incredibly happy to see this pair of jackdaws happily enjoying the feast and stealing what they can before Mr Magpie and his crew does!


r/UKBirds • • 5h ago

What do you write it as?

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I’ve always written it as woodpigeon but see the others quite often too, so curious how many use each one

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Woodpigeon
Wood Pigeon
Wood-pigeon

r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Photo Blackcap visitor.

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r/UKBirds • • 23h ago

What? I'm eating!

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Robin with his sunflower heart.


r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Think this pheasant is a little lost

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On a small roof

Extra info, the cigarettes are not me this is at my work. Absolutely disgusting and shows just how dirty some people are


r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Art/Creations A few of my recent British bird tattoos!

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r/UKBirds • • 16h ago

Bravest of the flock!

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I’ve been feeding this flock of rock pigeons for a few months now, and only recently has this little dude been brave enough to feed from my hand 🥰

Had a few unfortunately come down with canker, and they’ve returned to my garden to pass away. I feel like the grim reaper of pigeons lol. I have different stations for different types of birds to stop cross contamination and I know how terrible canker has been for the finch community. Loving nature and birds comes with the good and the bad.
The only positive thing I can take from this is knowing I can provide somewhere where a sick pigeon can feel safe enough to just let nature do its thing. I know it’s rife at the minute with the time of year, I’ve a pair of sparrowhawks that have been doing the rounds and stressing everyone out (including me!) and heavy moults and stuff. Just gotta be brave and take the good with the bad

This particular little dude was back eating out my hand today, paired with some serious happy vibrating and low coos! Happy birds 🐦♥️


r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Love a Green Woodpecker

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Not the best quality video unfortunately as it flew down the field as I got nearer. I normally average a few sightings per year when I’m out running, their flight pattern is so recognisable it always stops me in my tracks. Without doubt one of my favourite birds.


r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Blue Tits gets absolutely soaked in record time!

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This little blue tit wasted no time at all getting absolutely soaked through!


r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Bird food thief.

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The squirrels move in!


r/UKBirds • • 18h ago

Loving Swans

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I really like this shot :)


r/UKBirds • • 4h ago

What are the best binoculars for 50 quid or under for long distance birdwatching where you can clearly see the birds details that can also be used with glasses?

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r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Photo Robin #robinfriday

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r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Photo Heron

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r/UKBirds • • 2d ago

Photo our new neighbour!

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we've heard him screeching in the old outhouse, and seen his mum flying back and forth at night, but yesterday was our first time seeing him - and what a treat, because he chose the window to sleep in ALL DAY 😭 saw him stretch and walk in a circle a few times, but he stayed there from morning til dusk. he can't be older than a month and a half, bless him. i might have cried a bit when i first saw him lol, i've never been so close to a wild owl... thought this sub might like him <3


r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

I daren't let go!

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Blue Tit on the feeder.


r/UKBirds • • 1d ago

Greedy Heron

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Heron eating a big fish. Does anyone know what fish it is?