Reed Collection (#60)

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

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) backlit stems, growing on riverbank, River Frome, Dorset, England, november

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) clump growing in pond, in valley fen reserve, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Dune Robber Fly (Philonicus albiceps) adult, covered with dew, resting on reed leaf, Suffolk, England, july

Orb-weaver Spider (Larinioides cornutus) adult, resting in reed seedhead, Holbrook, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, may

Chinese Hill Warbler (Rhopophilus pekinensis) adult, perched on reed stem, Bai He River, Huairou, Beijing, China, may

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

Pallas's Reed Bunting (Emberiza pallasi) adult female, perched on reed stem, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

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

Black-crowned Night-heron (Nycticorax nyctocorax) immature, second winter plumage, standing on reed stems in wetland, Tulcea, Danube Delta, Dobrogea, Romania, may

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

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

Siberian Stonechat (Saxicola maurus) adult male, perched on reed stem, Uttaranchal, India, january

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: A Journey Through Time and Places" As the sun sets over Loch Garten in Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, a sense of tranquility fills the air. The reeds sway gently in the breeze, creating a mesmerizing dance against the backdrop of nature's masterpiece. In Cuba around 1900, amidst the battle against Yellow Fever, we witness an extraordinary moment. Dr. Carlos Finlay and Dr. Walter Reed stand side by side as they conquer this deadly disease. Their dedication to saving lives is immortalized in an oil painting by Dean Cornwell. The enchanting melody of "That's Amore" resonates through our souls as we find ourselves transported to Ireland's County Galway. Kylemore Abbey stands proudly amidst breathtaking scenery that takes our breath away. At a park somewhere far away lies a majestic Great Pyrenees dog enjoying its time among nature's wonders. Its fur blends seamlessly with the surrounding reeds as it embraces freedom and joy. Journeying further east brings us to Snape in Suffolk where history whispers through every brick and stone. Here we discover Blackbird - an exquisite silk scroll from Japan's Edo Period - capturing both beauty and grace within its delicate strokes. An oboe plays sweet melodies at Wurlitzer while transporting us across rivers on a humble reed-made vessel. It reminds us that even something seemingly insignificant can carry us towards new horizons if given the chance. Cotswold stone cottages line River Eye in Lower Slaughter, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England; their charm echoing through centuries past. The river flows peacefully alongside vibrant green reeds that add life to this picturesque scene. Frensham Great Pond in Surrey enchants with its serene atmosphere at sunset when golden hues embrace everything around it—including countless reeds swaying gracefully along its shores—creating moments of pure bliss.