Reeds Collection (#41)

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

Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) adult female, feeding on reed seeds in reedbed, Rainham Marshes RSPB Reserve, Thames Estuary, Essex, England, january

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult male, standing amongst fresh reedbed growth, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Great Bittern (Botaurus stellaris) adult, in flight over reedbed, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

Reed Bunting (Emberiza schoeniclus) adult male, winter plumage, perched on rose stem in reedbed, Midlands, England, january

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adults, in flight, gathering in reedbed habitat to roost at dusk, England, winter

Common Coot (Fulica atra) adult, in flight over reedbed, Norfolk, England, winter

Marsh harrier (Circus aeruginosus) descending into a bed of common reeds (Phragmites australis) to roost at dusk. This bird of prey breeds in parts of Europe, western Asia and northwest Africa

Coracle boats of the ancient Britons
Coracle boats, coloured historical artwork. These small circular or oval keel-less boats were constructed by ancient Britons from reeds

Lake with reeds. Photographed in Smaland, Sweden

Lakeside reeds
Reeds by lake side at sunset, Bavaria, Germany

Reed cutters yard, Hungary
Reed cutters yard on the plains of Hortobagy National Park, East Hungary

Nature reserve boardwalk. This boardwalk trail is passing through a Phragmites reedbed. Photographed in December, at Caerlaverock National Nature Reserve

Horsetail restio (Elegia capensis) stems. Photographed in the Cape area in South Africa

Reeds (Phragmites australis) growing in Lake Sottern in Narke, Sweden

Morning frost. Hoar frost covering willow (Salix sp.) trees (top) and grass (foreground), with common reeds (Phragmites australis) and bulrushes (Typha sp. brown, left) around a small lake

Black Flies on reeds
Simuliids on reeds. Known as Black Flies, or Buffalo Gnat, due to the high thorax which gives the fly a hunched appearance. Photographed beside the River Stour in Dorset, UK

Triceratops drinking at a pond, artwork. This was a common dinosaur in the late Cretaceous period, from around 70 million years ago until the extinction of the dinosaurs some 65 million years ago

Phragmites australis
Common Reed (Phragmites australis)

Reeds in a lake at sunset
Reflections of reeds in a lake at sunset. Photographed in Arizona, USA

Water rail feeding. The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a small wetland bird whose breeding habitat is marshes and reed beds across Europe and Asia

Reflections of sky and reeds in Loch Nan Dailthean at sunrise, near Tournaig, Wester Ross, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Common reeds Phragmites australis in flower, autumn; Romania
ROG-13425 Common reeds in flower, autumn Romania Phragmites australis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reed culture Reed bundles stand up to dry at the snowy reed land The Netherlands, Overijssel, nature reserve The Wieden
VG-6290 Reed culture The Netherlands, Overijssel, nature reserve The Wieden Reed bundles stand up to dry at the snowy reed land Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display

Bearded Tit - male in reeds - midwinter - Radipole - Dorset - UK
ROG-13876 Bearded Tit - male in reeds - midwinter Radipole - Dorset - UK Panurus biarmicus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Quiet pool in reedbeds Hickling Broad Norfolk Wildlife Trust UK
MAB-999 Quiet pool in reedbeds Hickling Broad Norfolk Wildlife Trust UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Reed Cutting - Marazion Marsh - Cornwall - UK
DAC-96 Reed Cutting - Marazion Marsh Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Little Bittern - female on reeds - Lesvos
GET-2136 Little Bittern - female on reeds Lesvos Ixobrychus minutus Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bearded Tit - male in reeds - midwinter - Radipole - Dorset - UK
ROG-13877 Bearded Tit - male in reeds midwinter - Radipole - Dorset - UK Panurus biarmicus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Group of Cyperas papyrus. Madeira's Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira. February
DAD-1994 Group of Cyperas papyrus. Madeira's Botanical Gardens, Funchal, Madeira. February. Cyperas papyrus An evergreen, clump forming sedge growing in water

Hayle - RSPB Reserve - Cornwall - UK
DAC-207 Hayle - RSPB Reserve Cornwall - UK David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Snow covered reeds at Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve Yare Valley Norfolk

Reedbed dusk Cley Norfolk winter

Channel through Reedbed Norfolk spring

Reeds Titchwell RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Girl in a boat by George Ranstead, 1918
Charming illustration on a postcard by George Ranstead, an amateur artist of the Great War who served in the Army Pay Corps and who illustrated a large number of postcards during the period

Bucolic country scene near Waveney, Suffolk
Cattle on the estuary marshes near Waveney, Suffolk. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Heron taking flight
A Heron takes off from a reedbed alongside a stream under a wooden footbridge. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Mallards pass a windmill
Mallard ducks fly past a marsh Windmill. Watercolour painting by Raymond Sheppard

Loading up a camel - Algeria. There is a set of scales (and administration desk) in the background to make sure the weight of the goods is correctly recorded prior to departure

Karachi - Camel Train
A Camel Train - Karachi. In 1937, Karachi was in India - became part of newly created Pakistan in 1947. The camels appear to be carrying large bundles of reeds

A camel train - Constantinople
A camel train passing through Constantinople

Sunbeam motorcycle, Norfolk Broads, 1933
A chic young woman in shorts and beret stops outside some modern almshouses on the Norfolk Broads on her Sunbeam motorcycle

Fantasy Landscape with Lake and Reeds - Left
A view through lakeside reeds across the still water toward distant hills and mountains. Fantasy Diptych painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Evening lakeside scene with reeds
A view of a still lake in the evening light. Airbrush painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Stratford-Upon-Avon
The River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, the birthplace and sometime home of William Shakespeare and the home today of the Royal Shakespeare Company. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Papua New Guinea - Hanuabada Village

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"Nature's Symphony: The Beauty and Resilience of Reeds" Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire- Arthur Spooner: Immerse yourself in the tranquil embrace of Newstead Abbey as reeds sway gracefully by the water's edge, whispering secrets from centuries past. Reedbed and Cley Mill at Cley North Norfolk on a stormy evening in October: In the midst of an autumn storm, reedbeds stand tall against raging winds, their resilience mirrored by the steadfastness of Cley Mill - a testament to nature's enduring spirit. Chukchi Warrior in Armor: Like armor-clad warriors standing guard, reeds line the shores with unwavering strength, protecting delicate ecosystems and preserving ancient traditions. Long Platt, Nutbourne - November 1946: A nostalgic scene unfolds as golden-hued reeds dance under November skies at Long Platt, Nutbourne - a timeless reminder that beauty can be found even amidst post-war restoration. Sunset over Loch Garten, Abernethy Forest, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK: As the sun bids farewell to another day over Loch Garten's serene waters framed by majestic reeds; it paints a masterpiece across the sky – nature's own symphony in hues of gold and crimson. Ireland Co. Mayo Lough Conn at sunrise: Witness Lough Conn awaken from its slumber as dawn breaks through wisps of mist; its surface adorned with gentle ripples created by slender reeds reaching for sunlight like nature’s morning stretch. Camargue horses in the marsh Camargue Bouches du Rhone Provence France Europe: Amidst marshlands where wild horses roam free among vibrant flora lies an enchanting sight – elegant equines grazing peacefully near swaying reed beds; harmonizing with their untamed surroundings. Flock of geese flying over water.