Reed Beds Collection

Bearded tit (Panurus biarmicus) male portrait feeding, Helsinki, Finland, January

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) female feeding on reed seeds covered in frost, Espoo, Finland, January

Head of Coypu showing orange incisors and long whiskers, lake near Les Bois du Bardelet, France
MAB-64 Head of COYPU / Nutria showing orange incisors and long whiskers lake near Les Bois du Bardelet, France Myocastor coypus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Bulrush (Typha latifolia) Klein Schietveld, Brasschaat, Belgium

Black-necked stilts (Himantopus mexicanus) pair performing post-copulatory display (as copulation ends, the male slides off the female leaving his wings draped over her)

Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) on frosty reed seed head, Helsinki, Finland, January

Reed warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) with insect larvae in beak, Greylake RSPB Reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, June

St Benets Level Drainage Mill at sunset. Norfolk Broads, England, UK, February

Wood sandpiper (Tringa glareola) in reed bed, Finland, May

Bearded reedling / tit (Panurus biarmicus), male in snow, Finland, March

Wicken Fen wetlands with windmill water pump and Phragmites reeds, Cambridgeshire, England, May

View towards Glastonbury Tor over reedbeds at dawn, Somerset, England

Sedge Warbler (Acrocephalus schoenobaenus) Greylake RSPB Reserve, Somerset Levels, England, UK, August

Amur leopard cat (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus) leaping past reed bed, Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Far East Russia. February

Dense flock of Common teal (Anas crecca) with a few Wigeon (Anas penelope) and Northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) in flight over others resting on partly frozen flooded marshes

Great bittern (Botaurus stellaris) in flight over water. London, UK. December

Lower Tamar Lakes, reflections and rushes, colurful winter sunrise, North Cornwall, UK. January 2018

Reeds on in Tisza lake, Hortobagy National Park, Hungary, May 2009

Lake Tisza with reflections in water, Hortobagy National Park, Hungary, May 2009

Two male Bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) eating seeds from the spike of a common bulrush (Typha latifolia) in a reedbed, Belgium, January. Digital composite

Green grass and reed beds frame the windmills reflected in the canal Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Green grass frames the windmills reflected in the canal, Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Marshland, UK C014 / 1594
Marshland. Coastal pastures, reed-beds and pools at Cley Marshes, Norfolk, UK, in March

Marshland, UK C014 / 1595
Marshland. Reed-beds at Cley Marshes, Norfolk, UK, in March

View over coastal reedbed habitat towards windmill and stormclouds, Cley Windmill, Cley Marshes, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, july

Controlled burning of reeds in coastal reedbed habitat, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, march

Boardwalk and viewing platform in reedbed of river valley fen habitat at sunrise, Middle Fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, september

North wall water control sluice gates at RSPB Minsmere Suffolk, looking north to Dunwich

Barn Owl (Tyto alba) adult, perched on gate in reedbed, Lincolnshire, England, March

Rain storm over reed beds at RSPB Minsmere Suffolk, view from Island Mere Hide

View of coastal wetland pasture, reedbeds and pools, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, march

Looking south over storm clouds from Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere. Sizewell Nuclear power station in far distance

Sailing boat on open water beside reedbed, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Sailing boat on open water beside reedbed, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Burning cut reeds in reedbed habitat, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Burning cut reeds in reedbed habitat, How Hill, River Ant, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Looking south from Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere Suffolk. Early spring with fresh reed growth

Looking from Island Mere hide at RSPB Minsmere over reed beds towards heathland habitat, Early spring

Boardwalk and raised hide in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N. P. Norfolk, England, march
Boardwalk and raised hide in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, march

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) baited trap on polystyrene float in reedbed ditch, voles are trapped and taken into captivity whilst new habitat is built for them in mitigation for extension to

Common Reed (Phragmites australis) reedbed, showing low water level due to lack of rain, Norfolk, England, february

View of open water and reedbed habitat, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N. P
View of open water and reedbed habitat, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, february

Looking west from Island Mere Hide at RSPB Minsmere Suffolk. Early spring with fresh reed growth

View of cut sedge and reedbed habitat, in valley fen reserve, Market Weston Fen, Market Weston, Suffolk, England, november

Narrow Buckler Fern (Dryopteris carthusiana) fronds, growing beside tree stump at edge of reedbed, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England

Crack Willow (Salix fragilis) leaves, growing at edge of reedbed in fen habitat, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Bettys Fen, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

Truxor DM 5000 amphibious machine, controlling reedbed growth by cutting reeds back to keep water channels clear, Titchwell RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, january

Path through reedbed in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Path through reedbed in river valley fen habitat, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, may

View of reedbed and wet woodland habitat, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Bettys Fen, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

View of flooded former gravel pit habitat, Jasons Pool, Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve, Suffolk, England, march

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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.