Photographs Of Birds
Birds found in the area around the meadows and Dorchester on Thames.
Birds are not the easiest of subjects to photograph. This section aims to bring together pictures of some of the birds that may be found on the Hurst or in the surrounding area of Dorchester on Thames.
We would like to thank Thomas Stevenson for his advice .
Birds are not the easiest of subjects to photograph. This section aims to bring together pictures of some of the birds that may be found on the Hurst or in the surrounding area of Dorchester on Thames.
We would like to thank Thomas Stevenson for his advice .
A ground-dwelling bird found on the Hurst throughout the year
|  Blackbird, Turdus merula |
A very common visitor to the Hurst. Can be seen in flocks outside the breeding season.
|  Chaffinch, Fringilla coelebs |
A large wetland bird often found quietly standing still on the Hurst or in the river or flying over.
|  Grey Heron, Ardea cinerea |
Seen flying along the river. Doesn't sit still for long.
|  Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis |
A very familiar duck in the Dorchester area
|  Mallard, Anas platyrhynchos |
A young robin, not yet developed its familiar red breast.
|  Robin, Erithacus rubecula |
