National Nature Reserve Collection (#3)

Northern Ireland, County Antrim, Giants Causeway, near Bushmills, geologic hexagonal
Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Magpie Inkcap (Coprinopsis) (Coprinus picacea) in beech woodland, Buckholt Wood National Nature Reserve, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Freshwater stream flowing into estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R
Freshwater stream flowing into estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

Black Hairstreak (Satyrium pruni) adult, feeding on Wild Privet (Ligustrum vulgare) flowers, with photographer in background, Monks Wood National Nature Reserve, Cambridgeshire, England, June

Heath Fritillary (Melitaea athalia) adult, resting on leaf, East Blean Woods National Nature Reserve, Kent, England, June

Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) food cache of eaten Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) nuts, Abernethy Forest N. N. R
Wood Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus) food cache of eaten Common Hazel (Corylus avellana) nuts, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, October

View of cattle and barn on coastal grazing marsh habitat in mist at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
View of cattle and barn on coastal grazing marsh habitat in mist at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

View of sand dunes and estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R. Cumbria, England, November
View of sand dunes and estuary, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

View of freshwater loch with cloudy sky reflected in still water at dusk, Loch Garten, Abernethy Forest N. N. R
View of freshwater loch with cloudy sky reflected in still water at dusk, Loch Garten, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, May

View of coastal grazing marsh at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England
View of coastal grazing marsh at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, June

View of water filled ditch and reedbed on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
View of water filled ditch and reedbed on coastal grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, June

View of coastal grazing marsh habitat in mist at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
View of coastal grazing marsh habitat in mist at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, July

Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N. N. R
Lugworm (Arenicola marina) casts on beach, Duddon Sands, Duddon Estuary, Sandscale Haws N.N.R. Cumbria, England, November

Hoary Cress (Cardaria draba) flowering mass, growing in coastal grazing marsh habitat at dawn, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Hoary Cress (Cardaria draba) flowering mass, growing in coastal grazing marsh habitat at dawn, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, May

Yellow Ladys Slipper Orchid (Cypripedium calceolus) close-up of flowers, pot-grown specimens, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England, May

Pearl-bordered Fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) adult, resting amongst decaying wood, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England, May

Black-spotted Longhorn Beetle (Rhagium mordax) adult, camouflaged amongst moss, Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve, Cumbria, England, May

Domestic Cattle, cows and calves, herd standing in grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, with wind turbine in distance, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, April

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) adult, grooming hind foot, sitting on grass, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
European Hare (Lepus europaeus) adult, grooming hind foot, sitting on grass, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, June

Black-headed Gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) flock, in flight over flooded grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, May

Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, swimming on flooded grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) adult, swimming on flooded grazing marsh habitat at sunrise, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, April

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) adult, breeding plumage, preening, standing on post, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) adult, breeding plumage, preening, standing on post, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, April

Northern Lapwing (Vanellus vanellus) adult female, breeding plumage, standing in dew covered grass at dawn, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, April

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, sitting on nest at sunset, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, sitting on nest at sunset, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, April

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, sitting at nest, Elmley Marshes N. N. R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, sitting at nest, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, April

Common Coot (Fulica atra) juvenile, standing in shallow pool, Elmley Marshes N. N. R
Common Coot (Fulica atra) juvenile, standing in shallow pool, Elmley Marshes N.N.R. North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, June

Aerial view of coastal sandbank and spit, Blakeney Point, Blakeney National Nature Reserve, Norfolk, England, August

European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of trunk, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of trunk, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, August

European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of leaf, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of leaf, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, August

Tree in pool silhouetted at sunrise, Elmley N. N. R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, October
Tree in pool silhouetted at sunrise, Elmley N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, October

European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of leaves, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
European Aspen (Populus tremula) close-up of leaves, growing in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, August

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) fruit, collected for native tree nursery and forest habitat expansion, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P. Inverness-shire, Highlands, Scotland, August

Cranefly (Tipula oleracea) adult, resting on stem, covered in dew at sunrise, Elmley N. N. R
Cranefly (Tipula oleracea) adult, resting on stem, covered in dew at sunrise, Elmley N.N.R. Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, October

Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) adults and immatures, group hauled out on rock in sea, Noss, Shetland Islands, Scotland, June

Common Swift (Apus apus) adult, nesting in Great Spotted Woodpecker (Dendrocopos major) nesthole in tree trunk, in Caledonian pine forest, Abernethy Forest N.N.R. Cairngorms N.P

View of lake at sunset, Far Ings National Nature Reserve, Barton Upon Humber, Lincolnshire, England, December

View of information board, viewing platform and wetland habitat in nature reserve, part of Brue Valley Living Landscape landscape scale conservation project, Loxton Marsh, Ham Wall RSPB Reserve

View of canal and woodland in nature reserve, part of Brue Valley Living Landscape landscape scale conservation project, Glastonbury Canal, Shapwick Heath N.N.R

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"Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of National Nature Reserves" Witness the majestic Red Deer stag as it gracefully walks through the grass, its silhouette adorned by mist at sunrise in Richmond Park, London, England. Immerse yourself in the untouched wilderness of Gibraltar Point - a National Nature Reserve nestled in Lincolnshire, UK - where nature thrives and surprises await around every corner. Lose yourself amidst the enchanting Oak woodland on Dartmoor, where ancient trees whisper tales of centuries gone by and wildlife finds solace in this serene haven. Stand witness to the Arctic Skua's elegance as it stands tall upon seaweed-covered rocks on Noss Island, Shetland Islands - a true testament to nature's resilience even in harsh environments. Experience nature's symphony with a young Red Deer pricket juvenile stag listening intently to roaring stags; an awe-inspiring display of strength and dominance within their natural habitat. Marvel at the intricate beauty of mosses and lichens that adorn granite drystone walls within Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve, Deeside - a living tapestry woven by time itself. Journey to Northern Ireland's Giants Causeway near Bushmills and be captivated by geologic wonders; hexagonal basalt columns formed over millennia create an otherworldly landscape like no other. Reflect upon tranquility as you gaze upon Silver Birch trees mirrored perfectly in Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin; an ethereal sight that showcases harmony between land and water. Surrender to fall's allure during rutting season as Fallow bucks roam freely through Richmond Park, Surrey; their regal presence adding drama and excitement to this cherished national reserve. Delight in witnessing a herd of Fallow deer roaming harmoniously through Richmond Park, Surrey.