Author: Jim Gain
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Eurasian Magpie
The Eurasian Magpie (Pica pica) is a black-and-white bird with a long, glossy green tail and metallic-blue wings that shimmer in strong light.
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European Green Woodpecker
The European green woodpecker (Picus viridis) is a striking bird found across much of Europe and the western Palearctic.
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Common Buzzard
The Common Buzzard (Buteo buteo) is a medium to large-sized raptor with broad wings, a short neck and tail, and a round head.
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Red Kite
The Red Kite is a captivating bird with its striking appearance, scavenging habits, and conservation challenges.
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Western Marsh Harrier
The Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) is an elegant raptor that graces wetlands with its presence, preying on small creatures while maintaining a stable status in the natural world.
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Gray Heron
The Gray Heron (Ardea cinerea) is a magnificent, long-legged wading bird native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa.
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Little Egret
The Little Egret is a small snow-white heron with slender dark bill, blackish legs, and yellowish feet (“golden slippers”).
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European Shag
The European Shag is an impressive seabird with a penchant for diving, a striking appearance, and a widespread distribution along Europe’s coastlines.
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Great Cormorant
The Great Cormorant (Phalacrocorax carbo) is a large, heavy seabird with a long neck and tail, short legs, and broad wings.
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Northern Gannet
The Northern Gannet’s elegance, fishing prowess, widespread distribution, and favorable conservation status make it a remarkable avian species of the North Atlantic seascape.
Reflections of the Natural World 