Search the wallhanging imagesCurrently displaying: 27 results. Clear the searchYou've searched for:Category: "Birds" x Search term Sort by: TitleRelevance PAGE: 12Next > Bluetit A pretty bird often seen in the garden, the bluetit is a small European bird with a blue crown, wings and tail and a yellow breast. Bullfinch The bullfinch is a European songbird with a black head and, in the male, a pinkish breast. It causes damage to fruit trees and shrubs by eating buds. Chicken Victoria created this likeness of Goldie, a Buff Orpington chicken. Duck The duck most commonly seen on the River Test is the mallard. They gather and nest in large numbers near the wooden bridge on the Common. Duck and ducklings Fluffy brown ducklings swim against the flow of the water under the bridges on the Common. Traffic may to a halt in nearby Stockbridge, as a mother duck and her ducklings cross the road. Ducks Friendly ducks inhabit Chilbolton Common and other local riverside areas. An added attraction at The Mayfly, customers often share the riverside with ducks and their ducklings! Ducks on River Ducks, moorhens and swans nest on the river and its banks on the Common. Goldfinch and Teasel The goldfinch breeds in most parts of Hampshire, in gardens, orchards, farmland and woodland. Teasel grows wild in grassy places such as meadows, hedgerows and riverbanks. Goose Domestic geese were bred principally for consumption, and "driven" to market to be sold. Many small cottages and farmsteads owned and fattened a goose for the table. Green Woodpecker The green woodpecker nests on undisturbed chalk areas such as the Downs. The short, dense grass of the Downs sustains colonies of ants, the woodpecker's main diet. Heron The long-necked, broad-winged heron usually builds its nest in trees, but feeds from freshwater lakes, rivers and ponds. This attractive visitor is the terror of the village pond. Kingfisher A moderately common inhabitant of the area, the kingfisher prefers to build its nest by the sluggish waters of river ... Magpies First known as a pie and later as a Maggie pie, the magpie is a woodland species and is a member of the crow family with black-and white plumage (hence "pie"). Nightingale Local people were familiar with the beautiful song of the nightingale as they walked on the Downs. Now rarely heard or seen, this lovely songbird is no longer a regular visitor. Nuthatch A songbird that feeds on insects, seeds and nuts, the nuthatch visits the gardens of Chilbolton.. They tend to frequent woodland areas and open spaces with old trees. Owl A nocturnal bird of prey, owls are able to locate their offspring at night and bring food back to the nest. A young owl is slow to learn the art of hunting. Owl at Night A bird of prey with a flat face and large eyes, the owl is active at night. They are rarely seen in the village - but often heard! River and Swans These birds can be seen on the river and water meadows of Chilbolton. Designated a Royal bird for centuries, swans are unusual in that they are all white. Robin This small songbird with a brown back and orange-red breast and face is a regular visitor in the gardens of Chilbolton.. Skylark A resident of the local area, the skylark sings as it soars at a great height. It breeds in open country on the uncultivated Downs and local pastures. Swallow This small migratory bird with long pointed wings and forked tail returns to the village every year and lays its eggs in nests high above the ground. . Swan The regal swan looks magnificent as it swims on the water, but it has a comical air and a lumbering gait as it takes off and lands. Swan This peaceful and lovely bird will become aggressive when protecting its nest or young. Thrush The thrush has a loud clear song, often heard in the twilight. It frequents open spaces, parks and gardens, feeding from the grassland and lawns. PAGE: 12Next >