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Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) perched on a larch tree branch.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) siedząca na modrzewiowej gałęzi.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing on a tree stump.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca na pieńku.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking at a photographer.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) patrząca na fotografa.
This Red Wattle bird (Anthochaera carunculata) is nesting close to my home, he collects food in his beak and takes it back to his nest. He has no fear of me, will come right up to me and take food from my hand. he also comes inside the house but is less curious than my Magpie visitor. Red Wattle birds are a passerine bird native to southern Australia, they are predominantly a nectar-feeder, so I am surprised to see him take meat that i put out for Magpies, Butcher birds, Magpie larks, Kookaburras, Willie Wagtails and Cuckoo-shrikes.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing upright and looking at a photographer.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca słupka i patrząca na fotografa.
Wikipedia: The red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is an Asian lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. Like other lapwings they are ground birds that are incapable of perching. It breeds from West Asia (Iraq, SW Iran, Persian Gulf) eastwards across South Asia (Baluchistan, Sri Lanka,Afghanistan, Pakistan, the entire Indian subcontinent up to Kanyakumari and up to 1800m in Kashmir/Nepal), with another sub-species further east in Southeast Asia. May migrate altitudinally in spring and autumn (e.g. in N. Baluchistan or NW Pakistan), and spreads out widely in the monsoons on creation of requisite habitats, but by and large the populations are resident.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-wattled_lapwing
Conservation status: Least Concern
The red iris that gives the Red-eyed Vireo its name doesn't develop until the end of the birds' first winter. Then the brown iris the birds were born with becomes dull brick red to bright crimson in different individuals.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing upright on a felled tree.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca słupka na zrąbanym drzewie.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) perched on a tree trunk.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) siedząca na pniu drzewa.
Gavia stellata
Taken in Ramsgate Harbour, Kent.
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Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing on a fallen leaves-covered ground.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) strojąca na pokrytej opadłymi liśćmi ziemi.
Buckpool and Fens Pool Local Nature Reserve
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The Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the only wild member of the dog family (Canidae) remaining in the UK. As one of Britain's last remaining apex predators, it is highly adaptable, intelligent, and famously opportunistic. They maintain an estimated UK population of 350,000 individuals.
Physical Characteristics
Appearance:
Rusty orange-red fur, white chest/underside, black-tipped ears, and dark brown feet.
The "Brush":
A long, bushy tail with a distinct white tip, making up 40% of its body length.
Size: Similar to a small dog, standing roughly 40 cm tall at the shoulder.
Weight:
Average males weigh 6–7 kg, while females (vixens) are smaller at 5–6 kg.
Agility:
Capable of running up to 50 km/h and climbing fences or trees using partially retractable claws.
Diet and Hunting
Foxes are highly resourceful omnivores. According to the Woodland Trust, their natural diet includes rabbits, rodents, birds, frogs, earthworms, insects, and seasonal berries.
The Fox Jump:
They hunt by leaping high into the air and pouncing down vertically on prey.
Magnetoreception: Incredible research highlighted by the RSPCA shows foxes can use the Earth's magnetic field to accurately calculate their pounce trajectory.
Behavior and Habitats
Distribution: Widespread across England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. They are absent from the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Scilly, and most Scottish islands.
The "Earth":
They live in underground burrow systems called earths, often built among tree roots or bankings.
Scent Marking:
They use strong-smelling urine and specialized scent glands on their feet to mark territories and trails.
Vocalisations:
Mostly quiet, but they bark to communicate. During the winter mating season (December to February), vixens emit a piercing, ghostly scream.
Urban vs. Rural Foxes
The red fox is equally comfortable in the deep countryside and bustling cities.
Urban Adaptation: Attracted by abundant food, thousands of foxes live in UK towns and cities. They den under garden sheds or decking and forage through household waste.
Lifespan Discrepancy:
While rural foxes can live up to 9 years, the average lifespan of an urban fox drops to just 18 months.
Road Mortality:
Traffic is their biggest threat. Vehicle collisions account for roughly 60% of fox deaths, killing an estimated 100,000 foxes every year in the UK.
Legal Protection
Traditional fox hunting with a pack of hounds was made illegal in England and Wales under the Hunting Act 2004. Foxes are also protected from cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2006. However, because they are occasionally viewed as pests that target livestock or poultry, limited, humane population control is still permitted on private lands.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing at a base of a tree.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca u podstawy drzewa.
This Red Kite had his eye on the prize, he has just turned to start his dive for a free chicken snack.
Wikipedia: The red-wattled lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is an Asian lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. Like other lapwings they are ground birds that are incapable of perching. Their characteristic loud alarm calls are indicators of human or animal movements and the sounds have been variously rendered as did he do it or pity to do it leading to the colloquial name of did-he-do-it bird. Usually seen in pairs or small groups and usually not far from water they sometimes form large aggregations in the non-breeding season (winter). They nest in a ground scrape laying three to four camouflaged eggs. Adults near the nest fly around, diving at potential predators while calling noisily. The cryptically patterned chicks hatch and immediately follow their parents to feed, hiding by lying low on the ground or in the grass when threatened.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-wattled_lapwing
Conservation status: Least Concern
(Note: I was trying to get chick and parent in the same frame, but the parent tries to lead you away from the chicks as a strategy of defense. If you happen to get too close both parents will continuously dive bomb you.)
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing among fallen leaves.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca pośróð opadłych liści.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing upright on a grassy ground.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca słupka na trawiastej ziemi.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) looking at a photographer while climbing a tree – with another squirrel in the bakground.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) patrząca na fotografa w trakcie wspinania się na drzewo – wraz z drugą wiewiórką w tle.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing on a tree stump.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) Stojąca na pieńku.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing upright amongst fallen leaves.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca słupka pośród opadłych liści.
Red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) standing amongst fallen leaves.
Wiewiórka (Sciurus vulgaris) stojąca pośród opadłych liści.
Northumberland
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