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Final release 2021 Nene Washes Kane Brides
Headstarting activities, 2021
Headstarting activities, 2021
Headstarting activities, 2021
Headstarting activities, 2021
Fieldwork in 2021
Fieldwork in 2021
Fieldwork in 2021
New permanent anti-predator barrier fence on the Low Washes section of the Nene Washes (RSPB)
Tony Durkin carrying a portable incubator, April 2021.
Desiree at IJzervallei Woumen in Belgium, on 9 May 2021. Photo by Wim Debruyne.
Tam at WWT Welney, 27 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
Rosti at WWT Welney, 10 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
Delph at WWT Welney, 1 April 2021. Photo by Emma Brand/WWT
WB-RL(E) at WWT Welney, 1 April 2021. Photo by Emma Brand/WWT
Tam at WWT Welney, 27 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
Tam at WWT Welney, 27 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
Tam at WWT Welney, 27 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
Tam at WWT Welney, 27 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
Tam at WWT Welney, 27 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
St George's Day worksheet for classroom pack
Rosti at WWT Welney, 10 April 2021. Photo by Lynda Donaldson/WWT
Delph at WWT Welney, 1 April 2021. Photo by Emma Brand/WWT
Rainbow at WWT Welney, 30 March 2021. Photo by Emma Brand/WWT
Delph at WWT Welney, 1 April 2021. Photo by Emma Brand/WWT
Delph at WWT Welney, 1 April 2021. Photo by Emma Brand/WWT
Benwick at WWT Welney, 30 March 2021. Photo by Emma Brand/WWT
Alex and Tony pulling thistles
Wild-reared godwit at Tagus estuary, Portugal 03-10-2020 by Daniel Raposo.
Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa)
GB-OL(E) Portugal Oct 20 by Hugo Areal
Juvenile limosa sketch-Chris Button photography
By Lorraine Auton
Morgan-Chris Button photography
Lockdown godwit carving by Clive Chapman
Black-tailed godwit 'Earith' at the RSPB Pilot Project site in 2020 (Jonathan Taylor, RSPB)
Godwit by Nicola Stanford
Godwit by Hess Owenhill
Godwit by Chloe of Denver Primary School
By James Lees at WWT Slimbridge
Maris in Zuiderwoude, Netherlands 09-05-20 by Marianne Slot
OL-GLE and LL-GLE Nelson
LL-GLE Nelson2
LL-GLE Nelson1
Strider at Dellmensingen near Ulm, Germany, 04.05.2020 Tobias Epple
Strider by Dellmensingen near Ulm, Germany, 04.05.2020 Tobias Epple
Strider at Dellmensingen near Ulm, Germany, 04.05.2020 Tobias Epple
Strider at Dellmensingen near Ulm, Germany, 04.05.2020 Tobias Epple
Strider at Dellmensingen near Ulm, Germany, 04.05.2020 Tobias Epple
Strider at Dellmensingen near Ulm, Germany, 04.05.2020 Tobias Epple
Desiree by Wim Debruyne
Godwit by Amelia of Denver School
Denver in Leiderdorp, Netherlands RGa - GL[E] Feb 2020
Denver in Leiderdorp, Netherlands RGa - GL[E] Feb 2020 pic2
Denver in Leiderdorp, Netherlands RGa - GL[E] Feb 2020 pic3
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'Desiree', Woumen, Belgium 2nd May 2020 by Wim Debruyne
Godwit by James Peddar
Godwit by Kathryn Hollingworth
Godwit by Laura Owens
Godwit by Georgina Ravine, aged 8.
Godwit made by Andrew Hannaford
Black-tailed godwit by Andrew Hannaford
Godwit from @emilyastrong
Godwit from Kate L'Amie (@Katelamie) 1 of 2
Godwit from Kate L'Amie (@Katelamie) 2 of 2
Godwits by Martin Gathercole (@martgathercole)
Godwit by Richard Allen (@richardallenart)
Godwit from Paul Walken (@walken_paul)
Godwit by Jonathan Pomroy (@JonathanMPomroy)
Godwit from Michelle O'Brien on Facebook
Godwits by Ian Rendall (@IRendall)
Godwit by Lucy, submitted by Clare Best (email)
Godwit by Leo, submitted by Clare Best (email)
Godwits from Alex Thomas on Facebook
Godwit by Fergus from Alex Thomas on Facebook
Godwit by Toby from Alex Thomas on Facebook
Godwit by @tuinz07
Godwit by Charlotte Dacre (@WholesomeEcol)
Godwits by Jacqueline Harrup (Facebook) 2 of 2
Godwits by Jacqueline Harrup (Facebook) 1 of 2
Godwit from Rosie Drew on Facebook
Godwits by Bert Zijlstra Netherlands
Godwit by Ed Keeble from @timjwakefield
Godwit from @KatylooDaws
Godwits from @LionelGodwit 1
Godwits from @LionelGodwit 2
Godwit from Natalia Zielonka (@Nat_B_Zielonka)
Godwit from Thomas (@gardenbirder1)
Godwits from @AH_birdartist 1
Godwit from @AH_birdartist 2
Godwits from @AH_birdartist 3
Godwit by Nicola Hemmings (@HemmingsNicola1) and family.
Godwit by Ruth Cromie.
Godwit from @Norf_Viz_Mig
Godwit by Garry McWilliams (@gazmacart)
Godwit by Katie Fuller (@katiefullerart)
Mighty godwit by Ray Mathias
Godwits by Craig (@birdblogger) 7
Godwit by Craig (@birdblogger) 6
Godwit by Craig (@birdblogger) 5
Godwit by Craig (@birdblogger) 4
Godwit by Craig (@birdblogger) 3
Godwit by Craig (@birdblogger) 2
Godwit by Craig (@birdblogger)
Godwit by @Wild_NEScot 4
Godwit by @Wild_NEScot 3
Godwit by @Wild_NEScot 2
Godwit by @Wild_NEScot 1
Godwits by Lizzie Bruce (@lizzie_bruce)
Godwits by Neil Bucknell (@neilbucknell)
Godwits by Megan Jenkins (@MeganJenkins1)
Godwits by Jeff Hazell (@levelsbirder) 2
Godwits by Becky Hill (@beckyhillpolo)
Godwits by Alison Lythgoe (@lythgoe_alison)
Godwit by Sue Parris (@sueparris10)
Godwit by Les Bunyan (@acorncarver) 4
Godwit by Les Bunyan (@acorncarver) 3
Godwit by Les Bunyan (@acorncarver) 2
Godwit by Les Bunyan (@acorncarver) 1
Godwit by Jeff Hazell (@levelsbirder)
Godwit by Andrew Wallbank (@atwallbank)
Godwit by Alick Simmons (@alicksimmons) 2
Godwit by Alick Simmons (@alicksimmons) 1
Godwit from @Leanne418Tough
Godwits from @BirdArtRuislip
Godwits from @RussBoland 1of2
Godwits from @RussBoland 2of2
Godwits from @ed_keeble
Godwit from Elly Nora on Facebook
Godwits from @Yarmouthbirder
Godwit from @JWentomologist
Godwits from @JWentomologist
Godwits from @Emmas_artwork
Godwit from @estuaryviews.
Godwit from Hannah Ward on Facebook.
Godwit from @fidhw
Godwits from @Vaasetter
Godwit from Sheila Mathias
Godwit from @DavidEnvCon
Godwit from @ruthwalkerap
Godwit from Jane Lucas on Facebook
Godwit by Charlotte, from @beckleesharpy
Godwits from @beckleesharpy
Godwit from @Single_Source
Another godwit from @WateryTom
Godwit by @donaldsonlynda1
Godwit from @WateryTom
Mixed Flock from Grey Plover on Facebook
Godwit by Jess Owen on Facebook
Godwit by Chris Jones on Facebook
Godwit by @ScottoftheMarsh
Godwit by @JamestheTyke
Godwit by @KaneBrides
Godwit by @beckleesharpy
Godwits by @Spinkybird
March at Landje v Geijsel, Netherlands on 29 March 2020, photo by Jan Wies.
Sighting of Hickathrift near Nador in Morocco
Sighting of Hickathrift near Nador in Morocco
Sighting of Denver at the Munnikenpolder near Leiderdorp, the Netherlands
Sighting of Denver at the Munnikenpolder near Leiderdorp, the Netherlands
Sighting of Denver at the Munnikenpolder near Leiderdorp, the Netherlands
Sighting of Denver at the Munnikenpolder near Leiderdorp, the Netherlands
Talk at Easton and Otley College
Stand at Wisbech Christmas Fair
MBP Meeting
MBP Meeting
Origins Event
Origins Event
Origins Event
Origins Event
Origins Event
Origins Event
Upwell Fair Project Godwit Stand
Upwell Fair Project Godwit Stand
Upwell Fair Project Godwit Stand
WaderQuest AGM Project Godwit Talk
WaderQuest AGM Project Godwit Talk
Back from the Brink Poem ArtWork
Back from the Brink Godwit Poem Artwork
Back from the Brink Poetry Event
Fenland Landscape Poster
Fen Raft Spider Poster
Lapwing Poster
Eurasain Crane Poster
Water Vole Poster
Dragonfly Poster
Marsh Harrier Poster
Black-tailed Godwit Poster
Eurasian Hare Poster
Eel Colouring Sheet
Tansy Beetle Colouring Sheet
Water Vole Colouring Sheet
Black-tailed Godwit Colouring Sheet
Fenland Animal Cards
Fenland Animal Cards
Fenland Animal Cards
Fenland Animal Cards
Fenland Wall Display
Fenland Wall Display
Fenland Wall Display
Fenland Wall Display
Godwit Wall Display
Chiney at RSPB Boyton Marshes in July 2019. Photo by James Kennerley.
WE-KT-Black-tailed headstarted chick YY (9)
WE-KT-Black-tailed headstarted chick YW (12)
WE-KT-Black-tailed headstarted chick WW (5)
WE-KT-Black-tailed headstarted chick RY (7)
WE-KT-Black-tailed headstarted chick ON (1)
WE-KT-Black-tailed headstarted chick LR (2)
Elvet in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
Elvet in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
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Cristen in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
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Mitchell in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
Mitchell in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
Mitchell in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
Chiney in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney. Photo by WWT.
Cristen in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
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Cristen in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
Cristen in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
Cristen in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
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Elvet in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
Elvet in a rearing aviary at WWT Welney in June 2019. Photo by WWT.
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WE_GT_EOS 7D Mark II_06_19_0420_WO
WE_GT_EOS 7D Mark II_06_19_0419_WO
WE_GT_EOS 7D Mark II_06_19_0418_WO
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Outreach Sessions - Tethys Class - Hillcrest Primary
2019 GY-GLE, Purl, taken at Welney David Roberts
2019 GY-GLE, Purl, taken at Welney David Roberts (2)
2019 Denver RGGLE at Welney David Roberts
2019 Denver RGGLE at Welney David Roberts 3
2019 Denver RGGLE at Welney David Roberts 2
Benwick at Dunkirk, near the Ouse Washes in April 2019. Photo by Tony Martin.
Benwick at Dunkirk, near the Ouse Washes in April 2019. Photo by Tony Martin.
2019 Benwick amoung Redshank at Dunkirk, nr Ouse Washes Tony Martin
Anouk at Wieringerwerf in the Netherlands in March 2019 (Photo by: Otto de Vries)
Anouk at Wieringerwerf in the Netherlands in March 2019 (Photo by: Otto de Vries)
Nest Camera Guy Anderson RSPB
Mark Whiffin setting trail camera Guy Anderson RSPB
Mark Whiffin Guy Anderson
Mark+James BLTGO nest check2
Mark Whiffin and James heath nest check Guy Anderson RSPB
Black-tailed godwit chick being weighed at the Nene Washes (Guy Anderson, RSPB)
Godwit%20chick%20weighing2 Guy Anderson RSPB
Black-tailed godwit chick being ringed (Guy Anderson/RSPB)
Godwit%20chick%20ringing#2 Guy Anderson RSPB
Godwit%20chick%20measuring Guy Anderson RSPB
Adult Nene Washes Mark Whiffin
Adult Mark Whiffin
Adult at the Nene Mark Whiffin
Nicky and Hannah talking about 2018 release
WR Glen
WG Lil
Black-tailed godwit chick being headstarted at WWT Welney Wetland Centre (WWT)
WE-GT-Godwit Chick rearing pen 4-
Two black-tailed godwit chicks, 'Mo' and 'Morgan', being headstarted at WWT Welney Wetland Centre (Bob Ellis/WWT)
Jen Smart watching a godwit nest - Ian Dillon
Biometrics taken from a godwit chick RSPB
Black-tailed godwit chick is weighed RSPB
Remi headstarted bird's nest - Mark Whiffin RSPB
Fledged juvenile from headstarted female Earith at Ouse Washes - Jonathan Taylor RSPB
Headstarted black-tailed godwit 'Earith' arriving back at the Ouse Washes in 2018 (Jonathan Taylor, RSPB)
Nene Washes Topper Thomas Pringle RSPB
Anti-predator fence Nene Washes Thomas Pringle RSPB
Godwit team photo final relaese day
Part of the multi-disciplinary team from the RSPB and WWT working to save godwits in the Fens, including site managers, aviculturists, scientists, a veterinarian and a project manager (RSPB)
Godwit team photo final relaese day
Purl at Broad Water, Great Livermere, Jonny Rankin August 2018
Purl at Broad Water, Great Livermere August 2018 Jonny Rankin
Purl, at Barway nr Ely in August 2018 Sallie Jackson
Pickles BN-L(E) in France Tjitske Lubach
Pickles BN-L(E) in France Tjitske Lubach 3
Pickles BN-L(E) in France Tjitske Lubach 2
Chopstick at Cley July 2018 Nigel Rogers
Chopstick at Cley July 2018 Nigel Rogers 3
Chopstick at Cley July 2018 Nigel Rogers 2
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick YfG-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick WfG-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick RR-WL(E) and OL-WL(E) and RO-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick RO-WL(E)2
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick OR-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick OL-WL(E) and OR-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick LfR-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick LfR-WL(E) and OR-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick BL-WL(E)
WE-LC-2018 Project Godwit chick BfR-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick YfN-WL(E)7
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick YfN-WL(E)6 aka Tom credit WWT
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick YfN-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick WfY-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick WfO-WL(E) AND LB-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick WB-WL(E)5
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick WB-WL(E)3
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick WB-WL(E)2
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick OfO-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick LfN-WL(E) AND BfO-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick GfO-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick GfN-WL(E)2
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick GfN-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick GB-WL(E)3
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick GB-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick BG-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick BfO-WL(E)
WE-GT-2018 Project Godwit chick BB-WL(E)2
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WE_RR_April 18, 2018_Godwit_027
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WE_RR_April 18, 2018_Godwit_013
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Dr Jen Smart monitoring a godwit nest in 2018 (Ian Dillon, Natural England)
YW-GL(E) picture 3 2017 Louise Clewley
YW-GL(E) 2017 2 Louise Clewley
LN GL(E) at RSPB Ouse Washes Jonathan Taylor
Manea ("may-nee") at RSPB Ouse Washes (Jonathan Taylor/RSPB)
LL GL(E) at Welney 2018 Louise Clewley
LL GL(E) at Welney 3 Louise Clewley
Black-tailed godwit chick being headstarted at WWT Welney Wetland Centre, stepping into a water tray (WWT)
Benwick in rearing pen at WWT Welney on 20 May 2017. Photo by Bob Ellis/WWT.
Black-tailed godwit chick being headstarted at WWT Welney Wetland Centre, probing the ground (WWT)
WE-GT-Project Godwit rearing pens (14)
WE-GT-Project Godwit rearing pens Denver, Credit WWT
Godwit chicks during outdoor rearing, 20 May 2017 (Photo by: WWT).
RG-RLE Godwit at the Nene Washes - Mark Whiffin RSPB
The Project Godwit team at WWT Welney 2017
Project team observe birds after release 2017 WWT
Project team watch the release 2017 WWT
WE-JC-Project Godwit headstarted bird WWT Steart
Ouse Washes - Andy Hay (rspb-images.com)
New scrape on the Low Washes section of the Nene Washes (Charlie Kitchin, RSPB)
Installing anti-predator fence Nene Washes RSPB 2017
Foot drain management at RSPB Ouse Washes 2017 (2)
Foot drain management at RSPB Ouse Washes 2017 (1)
Creating scrapes at the Nene Washes in 2018 (James Cooper, RSPB)
OY at RSPB Old Hall Marshes - Jerry Lanfear
OG-GL(E) 2017-6-22 Silt Fen, Norfolk (MW)
Two juvenile godwits just after release lady fen, WWT 2017
Release juvenile godwit by pool on lady fen WWT 2017
Project Godwit team watch as birds are released WWT 2017
Project Godwit team observe birds after release WWT 2017
Inside the release aviary at WWT Welney Wetland Centre (WWT)
Young godwit chick Credit WWT 2017
Black-tailed godwit chicks during early stage rearing at WWT Welney Wetland Centre (WWT)
Godwit chick inside rearing pens WWT 2017
Nest monitoring 2 RSPB 2017
Nest monitoring 1 RSPB
Male adult black-tailed godwit fitted with colour rings RSPB
Black-tailed godwit chick being weighed at the Nene Washes, from above (RSPB)
Eggs are carefully measured RSPB 2017
A newly ringed adult black-tailed godwit at the Nene Washes (RSPB)
Ringing an adult black-tailed godwit at the Nene Washes (RSPB)
A geolocator mounted on a coloured leg ring RSPB 2017 (1)
Black-tailed godwit on fence post - Guy Shorrock
Black-tailed godwit in flight - Guy Shorrock
Black-tailed godwit back facing Nene Washes - Mark Whiffin RSPB
Black-tailed godwit at the Nene Washes - Mark Whiffin RSPB
Black-tailed godwit at Nene Washes - Mark Whiffin RSPB
Black-tailed godwit  juveniles Ouse Washes - Jonathan Taylor 2013
Black-tailed godwit - Jonathan Taylor RSPB
Black Tailed Godwit chick - Will Meinderts (FLPA)
Black Tailed Godwit adult & chicks - Will Meinderts (FLPA)
Adult female Red-Lime Red Lime (E) - Mark Whiffin RSPB
Adult Black-tailed Godwit - David Morris (RSPB)

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