Herons, Egrets and Cormorants around Birmingham and the West Midlands

Various unique bird species to be found in Birmingham's many parks and lakes. Canals and rivers. From herons, to egrets to cormorants. Not just the usual ducks, geese, swans and gulls that I'm always seeing around. There is also coot and moorhens too. But will leave those to another post.

Little Egret

Little Egret seen at the Trittiford Mill Pool, Shire Country Park, Yardley Wood. Taken during December 2016.

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A Snowy Egret seen on the Plants Brook near Pype Hayes Park. Taken during December 2018.

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This Little Egret was seen at the Trittiford Mill Pool as well but during March 2020.

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A Little Egret in the pool at Langley Hall Park near Kineton Green and Olton in Solihull. March 2020.

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This Little Egret hiding in the trees at Billesley Common, Shire Country Park, Billesley. Taken during July 2020.

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Great Cormorant

A Great Cormorant perched on a tree branch at the Trittiford Mill Pool, Shire Country Park, Yardley Wood. Taken during May 2016.

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This Great Cormorant perched on the metal bar with the gulls at Cannon Hill Park between Moseley and Edgbaston. Taken during February 2020.

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Another Great Cormorant was on this branch at the Edgbaston Reservoir near Ladywood. Taken during February 2020.

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And this Great Cormorant was on this branch at the Trittiford Mill Pool, Shire Country Park, Yardley Wood. Taken during May 2020.

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Heron

This Heron was spotted on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near Stirchley on the Rea Valley Route. Taken during April 2016.

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A blurry image of Heron seen on the River Cole at the Scribers Lane SINC, Shire Country Park, Yardley Wood. Taken during May 2016.

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This Heron during the summer heatwave was at Edgbaston Reservoir near Ladywood. Taken during July 2018.

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Heron perched on a branch in the pond at Highbury Park near Kings Heath and Moseley. Taken during August 2018.

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Grey Heron at Witton Lakes Park, Witton. Taken during December 2019.

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This Heron was on the towpath of the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near a railway bridge on the Cross City Line in Selly Oak. Taken during October 2020.

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Photos taken by Elliott Brown. Can be found on Twitter: ellrbrown.

Amazing photography of wildlife in Wales

Here is a stunning collection of just a few of the impressive range of wildlife photography from across Wales. 

Open the full post to view our selection of wonderful photography from highly talented photographers  'People with REAL Passion' for Wales. 

The beautiful iconic kingfisher

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Photography courtesy Ade Ward

 

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Photography courtesy Tony Batey-Isingrini

 

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Photography courtesy Ian Humphreys 

 

The beautiful blue Tit are small birds with plain or colourful plumages, stout legs and strong feet

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Photography courtesy Sorcha Lewis

 

The majestic beautiful Puffins at Skomer Island

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Photography courtesy Sorcha Lewis

 

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Photography courtesy Drew Buckley

 

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Photography courtesy Drew Buckley

 

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Photography courtesy Drew Buckley

 

Dolphins at Newquay West Wales Harbour 

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Photography courtesy Kathryn Trott

 

Seals chilling at Pembrokeshire

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Photography courtesy Sorcha Lewis

 

Red kites have made a remarkable comeback in Wales and the UK.

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Photography courtesy Anthony Ward

 

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Photography courtesy Tony Batey-Isingrini

 

A Heron catching his lunch, Forest Farm, Cardiff

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Photography courtesy Tony Batey-Isingrini

 

The Tawny Owl is one of five found in Wales

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Photography courtesy Sorcha Lewis

 

The red squirrel is threatened by the non-native grey squirrel, through disease. The main population are on Anglesey.

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Photography courtesy Anthony Ward

 

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Photography courtesy Sorcha Lewis

 

Wild Ponies Brecon Beacons, South Wales

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Photography courtesy Ade Ward

 

Mynydd Llangorse, Brecon Beaons

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Photography courtesy Jim Cossey

 

The Majestic Swan at The River', Moel Y Don, North Wales 

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Photography courtesy Marilyn Williams

 

Swans only one partner for their entire life. They mate with the same partner till the bond is broken either because of death or if any partner is preyed. They are the symbol of true love.

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Photography Courtesy Brian Finney

 

The black-and-white striped badger is an iconic species in the UK and our biggest land predator.

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Photography courtesy Anthony Ward

 

Red Foxes live in a burrow 'earth' system. They scent-mark and has a very strong, recognizable odor.

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Photograpy courtesy Ade Ward

 

 

When Puffin and plastic meets - We must make a difference!

We must make a difference, before it's to late....... Plastic polution affects all our beautiful wildlife on land & sea, and there very exsitence. When Puffin meets plastic on the Welsh Island of Skokholm, on the Pembrokeshire Coast, an example, of the affect plastic waste is having on all our wildlife & their environment around the world. 

One parent bringing back sand eels to the burrow for it's baby puffin.

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The other a bundle of plastic waste........

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They usually keep the same mate every season and use the same burrow as in previous years.

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All photography Courtesy Sorcha Lewis 

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Connect with us and help promote the passion that is wildlife!

WildlifeAndUs is a Community of Passion that utilises FreeTimePays digital engagement and social media to deliver real change and positive social impact.

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