Reed Beds Collection (page 3)

View of reedbed habitat, looking from Whin Hill, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, England, may

Frozen pool in reedbed habitat, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
Frozen pool in reedbed habitat, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

View of coastal wetland habitat, with reedbed and Bishop Hide overlooking scrape, Cley Marshes Nature Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, april

Path on edge of reedbed at dawn, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, april

View of frost and snow covered reedbed habitat, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
View of frost and snow covered reedbed habitat, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

View of coastal reedbed habitat and stormy sky, East Bank, Cley Marshes, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, winter

View of jetty in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad Nature Reserve, River Thurne, The Broads N. P
View of jetty in reedbed habitat, Hickling Broad Nature Reserve, River Thurne, The Broads N.P. Norfolk, England, november

View of cut reedbed habitat with new shoots, in valley fen reserve, Hopton Fen, Hopton, Suffolk, England, november

View of frozen sedge and reedbed habitat in snow, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N. N. R
View of frozen sedge and reedbed habitat in snow, in river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R. Waveney Valley, Suffolk, England, november

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

Common Hop (Humulus lupulus) leaves, climbing reed stems in reedbed, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Hinderclay Fen, Hinderclay, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, june

Dyke on edge of reedbed at dawn, Cley Marshes Reserve, Cley-next-the-sea, Norfolk, England, april

Trees and reedbed at edge of freshwater loch, Loch of Kinnordy RSPB Nature Reserve, Kingoldrum, Angus, Scotland, november

Reedcutter cutting coastal reedbed in snow, Norfolk, England, winter

Pile of cut reeds at edge of reedbed and mixed sedge fen habitat, Old Fen, Thelnetham Fen, Little Ouse Valley, Suffolk, England, may

Sluice gate in reedbed dyke, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, november

View of coastal wetland habitat with reedmace and reedbeds, looking towards Dunwich, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

View of mixed sedge and reed fen habitat, Little Ouse Headwaters Project, Blo Norton Fen, Blo Norton, Little Ouse Valley, Norfolk, England, june

View across reedbed habitat towards Coastguard Cottages on Dunwich Heath, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

View of reedbed in coastal wetland habitat, Dingle Marshes Reserve, Suffolk, England, july

Volunteer warden performing annual reedbed cutting around Island Mere Hide, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, november

Sunset over reedbed at edge of reservoir, Chew Valley Lake, Chew Valley, Somerset, England

Coypu (Myocastor coypus) introduced species, adult, in water at edge of reedbed, Saintes Marie de la Mer, Camargue, Bouches du Rhone, France

View of wetland habitat with open water and reedbeds, Stodmarsh N. N. R. Kent, England, april
View of wetland habitat with open water and reedbeds, Stodmarsh N.N.R. Kent, England, april

Chinese Water Deer (Hydropotes inermis) introduced species, adult male, walking on snow at edge of reedbed, Strumpshaw Fen RSPB Reserve, River Yare, The Broads, Norfolk, England, december

Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) adult, feeding, with spider prey in beak, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, march

Eurasian Reed-warbler (Acrocephalus scirpaceus) adult, perched on reed stem, North Kent Marshes, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, may

Cetti's Warbler (Cettia cetti) adult, singing, perched on reed stem in reedbed, Norfolk, England, april

Red-rumped Swallow (Hirundo daurica) adult, perched on reed seedhead, Lesvos, Greece, may

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) winter roost site in reedbed habitat, Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Bluethroat (Luscinia svecica) adult male, migrant, perched on reed stem in coastal reedbed, Beidaihe, Hebei, China, may

Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) adult, feeding, with Perch (Perca fluviatilis) prey in beak, standing amongst fresh reedbed growth, Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, april

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

American Mink (Mustela vison) introduced pest species control, floating raft with trap on ditch at edge of reedbed, Hen Reedbeds, Suffolk Coast N.N.R. Suffolk, England, may

Cinereous Harrier (Circus cinereus) adult male, in flight, hunting over reedbeds and grasslands, Estancia Angostura, Santa Cruz, Argentina, november

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

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

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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.