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Wigeon, High tide flood, River Lossie
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A high tide flood of the River Lossie allowed these Wigeon (Anas penelope) to shelter amongst grassy tufts of a high tide flood adjacent to the river. The head and neck of male Wigeons are chestnut, with a yellow forehead, pink breast and grey body. Females have grey or rust upperparts with a white belly. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Red Squirrel observing, Lossiemouth
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This Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is keeping a close eye on what's happening at the base of this tree, perhaps making sure no one steals its nuts. Notice how long this Red Squirrel's ear tufts are; they are most prominent in the winter months, moulting in the summer and start to regrow again in the autumn. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Red Squirrel on the alert, Lossiemouth
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Staring contest - This Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) is keeping a close eye on passers by, probably making sure no one steals its nuts. Notice the Red Squirrel's ear tufts, which they have all year but they are most prominent in the winter months, moulting in the summer, and starting to regrow in the autumn. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Red Squirrel, Lossiemouth
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Red Squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) are Scotland's native squirrel species, instantly recognisable by their rusty coloured fur and distinctive ear-tufts. The number of Red Squirrels is in serious decline, with only around 120,000 present in Scotland today. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Male Pheasant, Lossiemouth
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"I'm ready for my close up". The striking colourful plumage of this male Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) can be seen in great detail in this image. Male pheasants are identified by their bronze/golden plumage, red face, green neck and white collar. In comparison, females are a light sandy brown with the upper part of their body covered in an array of dark brown/black spots. Millions of these non-native Pheasants are bred and released every year for shooting. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Male Pheasant, Lossiemouth
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The vibrant plumage of a male Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) can be seen in this photo. Also known as Ring-necked Pheasant due to the male's distinctive white collar, other characteristic features are their bronze/golden body, red face and green neck. In comparison, females are a lot more subtle with their plumage being a light sandy brown with the upper part of their body covered in an array of dark brown/black spots. Millions of these non-native Pheasants are bred and released every year for shooting. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Male Pheasant, Lossiemouth
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The male Common Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) has a spectacular multicoloured plumage. They are identified by their bronze/golden body, red face, green neck and white collar. In comparison, females are a light sandy brown with the upper part of their body covered in an array of dark brown/black spots. Millions of these non-native Pheasants are bred and released every year for shooting. Photo taken by David Palmar
27 January 2020
Coal tit, Lossiemouth
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Coal tit (Periparus ater) in the forest at Lossiemouth
29 January 2019
Long-tailed tit at feeder, Lossiemouth
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Long-tailed tit (Aegithalos caudatus) at a fat feeder in the forest, Lossiemouth. Winter feeding is important for bird survival, giving the birds energy when they most need it, and helping to compensate for disturbance by humans.
29 January 2019
A flock of gulls taking off, Lossiemouth
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A mixed flock of gulls - mainly Herring gulls (Larus argentatus) - taking off from the tidal River Lossie, Lossiemouth, due to disturbance by people and dogs. Such disturbance uses up much of the energy which the birds need to survive the winter.
