Reed Beds Collection (#4)

Red-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica) adult, perched on reed seedhead, Lesvos, Greece, may

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) winter roost site in reedbed habitat, Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) adult male, migrant, perched on reed stem in coastal reedbed, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult, feeding, with Perch (Perca fluviatilis) prey in beak, standing amongst fresh reedbed growth, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult, in flight over reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) adult pair, feeding at edge of reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, march

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) new shoots, growing in reedbed habitat, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced pest species control, floating raft with trap on ditch at edge of reedbed, Hen Reedbeds, Suffolk Coast N.N.R. Suffolk, England, may

Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) adult male, in flight, hunting over reedbeds and grasslands, Estancia Angostura, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

Japanese Reed Bunting (Emberiza yessoensis continentalis) adult male, moulting into breeding plumage, perched on reed stem, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

Western Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus) two adults, standing in mixed sedge fen habitat at edge of reedbed and wet woodland, Old Fen, Thelnetham Fen, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Oriental Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus orientalis) adult, perched on reed seedhead, Hong Kong, China, november

Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) two juveniles, taking off from edge of reedbed, Mai Po Nature Reserve, Hong Kong, China, december

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult female, perched on reed stem in reedbed, Norfolk, England, april

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, alert, standing still at edge of reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp)
Bearded Tit (Panurus biarmicus) adult male, feeding on Reedmace (Typha sp.) seeds in reedbed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, january

Western Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) adult, in flight over reedbed habitat, silhouetted at dawn, Cley, Norfolk, England, april

Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) immature, climbing on reed stems over water, Bulgaria, september

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, in flight, landing in reedbed, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, june

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Reed beds, nature's hidden gems, are home to a diverse array of fascinating creatures. In the icy landscape of Helsinki, Finland, a male Bearded tit delicately feeds on reeds, its vibrant colors contrasting against the winter backdrop. Nearby in Espoo, a female Bearded reedling braves the frost-covered seeds as she nourishes herself. Venturing to France's Les Bois du Bardelet, we encounter a Coypu with its striking orange incisors and long whiskers. This intriguing creature showcases its unique features near a serene lake nestled among the reeds. In another corner of the world, Himantopus mexicanus Black-necked stilts captivate us with their post-copulatory display. Their elegant movements and synchronized gestures create an enchanting spectacle within the reedy habitat they call home. Returning to Helsinki once more, we witness a Bearded reedling perched upon a frosty seed head. The delicate balance between beauty and harshness is captured in this image as nature perseveres through freezing temperatures. At Greylake RSPB Reserve in England's Somerset Levels region, we observe a Reed warbler diligently carrying insect larvae in its beak—a testament to these birds' resourcefulness and adaptability within their marshy surroundings. The resilient Bulrush stands tall at Klein Schietveld in Brasschaat, Belgium—its sturdy presence adding structure and character to this wetland ecosystem. During May in Finland's reed bed paradise, we spot a Wood sandpiper gracefully navigating through its natural habitat. Its slender figure blends seamlessly into the surrounding vegetation as it searches for sustenance amidst tranquility. Even amidst snowfall in Finland during March, male Bearded reedlings persistently endure challenging conditions while showcasing their remarkable resilience against adversity. Wicken Fen wetlands come alive with Phragmites reeds gently swaying alongside an iconic windmill water pump.