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Menie Estate Foveran Links (SSSI) - RSPB - Ian Francis
Golden eagle on the ground - Niall Benvie
Razorbill pair displaying, Isle of May - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
Red kite in flight - Steve Round
Everyclick.com
D_2006_20445_0026 - Robin singing from tree - Sue Tranter (rspb-images.com, Ref: D_2006_20445_0026)
Adult peregrine in flight - Steve Round
Male house sparrow about to land - Andy Cooper
7210070_00071_002 - Primary school children working in a school garden - Chris Gomersall (rspb-images.com, Ref: 7210070_00071_002)
Widlife action awards symbol - (RSPB)
Burnt-tipped orchids in meadow - Graham Catley
Swallows on wire - Nigel Blake
Emperor dragonfly in flight - Graham Catley