Moorland Collection (#31)

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) chick, sitting on rock, Scotland, june

Meadow Pipit (Anthus pratensis) adult, with food in beak, perched on heather, Shropshire, England, june

Bell Heather (Erica cinerea) and Western Gorse (Ulex gallii) flowering, growing on moorland habitat, above Countisbury, Exmoor, Devon, England, august

Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) x Steppe Eagle (Aquila nipalensis) hybrid, falconry bird, adult, calling on heather moorland, North Yorkshire, England, august (captive)

Starck's Hare (Lepus starcki) adult, sitting in afro-alpine moorland, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Domestic Sheep, Swaledale flock, crossing bridge, gathered off hillside, Baugh Fell, Howgills, Cumbria, England, august

Domestic Sheep, two ewes, with horns marked for flock identification, standing on slope, Exmoor N. P
Domestic Sheep, two ewes, with horns marked for flock identification, standing on slope, Exmoor N.P. Somerset, England, may

Recurved Peat Moss (Sphagnum recurvum) growing on peaty moorland, Cumbria, England, august

Emerald Damselfly (Lestes sponsa) nymph, on submerged leaf in moorland pond, Derbyshire, England, july

Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus) nestsite with RSPB sign and rope cordon, Malham Cove, Malhamdale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, june

Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) chick, standing amongst heather on moorland, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N. P
Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) chick, standing amongst heather on moorland, Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales N.P. North Yorkshire, England, june

Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) adult, standing amongst flowering heather on moorland, Lammermuir Hills, Scottish Borders, Scotland, august

Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) immature, standing on snow covered heather in late evening light, Cairngorms, Highlands, Scotland, winter

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) two adult males, blurred movement, fighting on open moorland at dawn, Scotland, april

Black Grouse (Tetrao tetrix) adult male, in flight, taking off from open moorland at dawn, Scotland, april

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"Moorland Magic: A Glimpse into Nature's Untamed Beauty" Windswept Hawthorn tree (Crataegus monogyna) stands proudly amidst a sea of vibrant flowering heather, creating a picturesque scene on the moorlands. Resting peacefully on a bed of soft heather, a majestic Highland cow finds solace in the tranquil surroundings of Curbar Edge in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire. The breathtaking view from Annalong track reveals Slieve Lamagan towering over the vast expanse in County Down, Northern Ireland - an awe-inspiring sight to behold. In August 2008, near Birch tor in Dartmoor National Park, Devon, UK, nature paints a stunning portrait with its colorful tapestry of heather and sweeping vistas across the moorland. The grandeur of Ingleborough & Penyghent mountains unfolds before our eyes as we gaze upon their majestic peaks from the enchanting moorlands. Perched atop an outcrop adorned with blooming Common Heather (Calluna vulgaris), we overlook lush farmland nestled within Rosedale valley - a harmonious blend between man and nature. Against a backdrop of snow-covered moorland near Pen-y-ghent in Yorkshire Dales N. P. , domestic sheep belonging to the Dalesbred flock stand resiliently as they brave winter's icy grip. On Northumberland's windswept moors, an Oystercatcher diligently tends to its precious chicks - symbolizing life's resilience even amidst harsh conditions. Ley Hill on Exmoor becomes home to registered breed Exmoor Ponies - ancient equines that roam freely across this rugged terrain; their presence adding grace and charm to these wild lands.