We recently had the privilege of traveling to England, Ireland and France. While we had only moments to bird along the way, we did manage to glean these images. These birds should be considered the ultimate low hanging fruit. While we might have a few rarities, most of these birds can be seen quite generally in the areas where we traveled.

Most of the images from England were taken at either Kew Gardens (a lovely, vast park full of birds -- and on the day we visited -- kids) and the London Wetlands. This last spot should be a major destination of any serious birder with a half day on their hands in London. Just south of Hammersmith, this amazing wetland area is easy to access via the 283 bus from Hammersmith station. I was amazed at the number of birds to be seen there and the excellent set up of hides for easy bird viewing.

London Area Bird Images


Greylag Goose


Coot (Fulica Atra) - notice the difference between this coot and our american coot.


Black headed Gull


Black Headed Gull


Little Grebe



Great Tit


Great Tit


Barnacle Goose


Red Breasted Goose


Red Breasted Goose


Eider


Egyptian Goose


Barnacle Goose


Long-tailed Duck


White Fronted Goose


Egyptian Goose


Eider


Eider


Eider


Long-Tailed Tit


Golden Eye


Wood Pigeon



Tufted Duck


Blue Tit


Tufted Duck


Greater Black Backed Gull


White Headed Duck


White Headed Duck


Red-Crested Pochard


Red-Crested Pochard


Red-Crested Pochard


Magpie


Marbled Duck


Marbled Duck


Eider


Eider


Long-Tailed Duck


Long-Tailed Duck


FireCrest


Long-Tailed Tit


Rose-Ringed Parakeet


Long-Tailed Tit


Long-Tailed Tit



Lapwing


Lapwing


Lapwing


Little Grebe


Cormorants


Teal


Blue Tit


Blue Tit


Blue Tit


Blue Tit


Bar-headed Goose


Golden Pheasant


Bar-headed Goose


Lesser White-Fronted Goose


Green Woodpecker


Golden Pheasant


Golden Pheasant


Tufted Duck


Emperor Goose

Birds of Ireland

Robin


Robin


White/Pied Wagtail


Oyster Catcher


Oyster Catcher


Oyster Catcher


Little Egret


Curlew



Hooded Crow


Black Bird


Wren


Hooded Crow


White/Pied Wagtail


White/Pied Wagtail


Rook

Birds Of France

Dunnock


Dunnock

Unknown Species (so far)
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