Shingle Collection (#13)

Skylark (Alauda arvensis) adult, winter plumage, standing on shingle beach, Suffolk, England, november

Dunlin (Calidris alpina) flock, winter plumage, roosting on shingle spit, England

Atlantic Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) adults, group resting on shingle, Spitzbergen, Svalbard, july

Little Tern (Sterna albifrons) chick, camouflaged on shingle beach, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Twite (Acanthis flavirostris) adult male, winter plumage, feeding on shingle beach, Suffolk, England, november

Twite (Acanthis flavirostris) adult, with colour leg rings, standing on shingle beach, Suffolk, England, march

Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) adult, standing on shingle bank, Costa Rica, february

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) dead, oiled carcass washed up on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, july

Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) dead adult, partially oiled carcass washed up on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, july

Northern Fulmar (Fulmaris glacialis) dead, oiled carcass washed up on shingle beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, july

Strapweed filefish (Pseudomonacanthus macrurus). This fish can grow up to 18 centimetres in length and it can be found in shallow coastal algae reefs and estuaries

Graded shingle on Chesil Beach, Dorset, UK. The shingle along Chesil Beach is graded from smaller in the west, to largest in the east

Chesil beach, Dorset
Chesil beach in Dorset, UK. Chesil beach is a depositional pebble landform known as a tombolo. It stretches from West Bay at Bridport to Chiswell Bay on the north side of the Isle of Portland

Pollution control exercise
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control exercise. Technician explaining the use of an inflatable boom to a group during a training exercise at a beach

Pollution control
MODEL RELEASED. Pollution control. Technician inflating a boom on a shingle beach during a training exercise. A boom is an inflatable piece of equipment used in the containment of oil spills

Eroded chalk deposit on a beach, partially covered by shingle. Photographed at Lulworth Cove, Dorset, UK

Porlock Ridge, Exmoor, UK
Porlock Ridge, Exmoor, Somerset, UK. This ridge, at Porlock Bay, started forming in the mid Holocene (around 5000 years ago) when sea levels were higher and coastal erosion greater

Seashells on the seashore. Photographed in Israel

Woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum)
Common woolly sunflower (Eriophyllum lanatum) in flower. Photographed near Winnemucca Lake on the Kit Carson Pass, Sierra Nevada, California, USA

Nootka lupins (Lupinus nootkatensis) growing on shingle. This plant is native to Canada but is well established in parts of the UK, preferring river shingle habitats

Coastal rocks. Photographed near Abbotsham in Devon, UK

High tide line. Wave washing over debris at the high tide line, or strandline, on a beach

Malcolmia flexuosa
Malcolmia flowers (Malcolmia flexuosa) amongst coastal shingle. This plant is a type of Mediterranean stock flower. Photographed in Greece, in March

Red hemp-nettle (Galeopsis angustifolia)
Red hemp-nettle flowers (Galeopsis angustifolia) amongst calcerous shingle. In Great Britain this annual wildflower is classified as nationally scarce

View over the Stade and East Hill, Hastings, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Maine, Old stone building and wooden barn in fall in rural New England

Shake shingle cottage at Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Ringed Plover Eggs - UK
DAC-348 Ringed Plover Eggs UK Charadrius hiaticula David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Man and dog on the beach on a hot summer day
A man sits on the beach with his dog on a hot summer day, with a large white parasol to try to keep the sun off

Little Haven, near Haverfordwest, South Wales
View of Little Haven with boats, near Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

Woman filling a bucket from an outdoor tap
A middle aged woman filling a bucket with water from an outdoor tap near the sea. She is wearing dark clothes and a headscarf

Brookland Church, Romney Marsh, Kent
Brookland Church, Brookland, Kent on Romney Marsh, with its remarkable wooden, shingle-clad, octagonal belfry detached from the main structure of the church

Mudeford Boathouse - Devon
Boathouse at Mudeford, Devon. Pencil drawing by Raymond Sheppard

Crowded Brighton Beach
Brighton beach packed with people enjoying good weather on Easter bank holiday; some sit on deckchairs, others directly on the shingle

Weston-Super-Mare / C1930
Weston-super-Mare, Avon: motor boats and old pier

HYTHE / BEACH / 1905
Hythe, Kent: the beach

Eastbourne / Beach C1905
Eastbourne, Sussex: Royal Parade and Beach

Annual sea-blite (Suaeda maritima) on shingle, Dorset
ROG-12490 Annual sea-blite - on shingle Dorset - UK Suaeda maritima Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Sea pea (Lathyrus japonicus) in flower, on shingle, Chesil beach, Dorset
ROG-12492 Sea pea - in flower, on shingle Chesil beach, Dorset, UK Lathyrus japonicus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A type of stock, growing on coastal shingle. Chios, Greece
ROG-11710 A type of stock, growing on coastal shingle Chios, Greece Malcolmia flexuosa Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Sea Kale - on shingle
ROG-10050 SEA KALE - ON SHINGLE Crambe maritima Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Rebuilding a Norfolk beach after storm damage. Climate change is leading to increased stormy weather
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Bulldozers rebuilding the sotrm beach in Cley Norfolk UK. As climate change induced sea level rise takes hold areas of
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Queen Scallop (Aequipecten opercularis), small edible scallop showing wide open position, highly prized food source
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

Brown Swimming Crab (Liocarcinus navigator), clear view of crab showing colour and shell markings, St Abbs, Scotland
Lawson Wood / SplashdownDirect

A Common Seal pup (Phoca vitulina) resting on seaweed covered shingle, North Kessock, Scotland
Charlie Phillips / SplashdownDirect

Shingle house, Bequia, Port Elizabeth, Grenadines, Windward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

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"Discover the Charm of Shingle: From Beach Huts in Southwold to Fishing Boats in Beer" Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes beaches, scattered across various corners of England, Wales, and even Europe. Starting with the idyllic beach huts adorning the shores of Southwold, Suffolk in England's charming East Anglia region. These colorful little havens provide a perfect spot for relaxation and seaside enjoyment. Venturing further north to Wastwater in the Lake District UK, you'll find a breathtaking combination of rugged cliffs and pebbly shingles that create an awe-inspiring backdrop for nature enthusiasts. Traveling westward to Front Street in Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, South Wales reveals a hidden gem where shingle meets quaint coastal town charm. Here you can witness fishing boats gently resting on the shore as they await their next adventure at sea. Heading back down south to Beer in East Devon unveils another captivating scene - fishing boats dotting the shingle beach against a stunning backdrop of towering cliffs. This peaceful setting offers tranquility like no other. In bustling Brick Lane within London's vibrant East End lies an unexpected sight - a street sign proudly displayed on a brick wall adorned with unique textures and colors. A true representation of urban diversity amidst this cosmopolitan cityscape. Journeying southeast to Hythe in Kent allows you to experience The West Parade and Beach; here you can bask under sunny skies while enjoying panoramic views over glistening waters meeting smooth pebbles along its shoreline. Hastings presents yet another delightful spectacle with its charming fishing huts lining its shores. These humble structures stand as testament to centuries-old traditions carried out by generations of fishermen who call this place home. Dungeness is not only famous for Prospect Cottage but also showcases its distinctive shingle landscape that stretches as far as your eyes can see.