Wetland & Freshwater Bird Photography – Herons, Egrets & More
Rivers, lakes, and marshlands are home to a fascinating variety of birds, each perfectly adapted to life near water. From the stealthy Grey Heron stalking its prey to the vibrant Kingfisher darting over the river’s surface, these birds thrive in wetland environments.
This gallery showcases species such as Grey Wagtails and Pied Wagtails, gracefully foraging along stream edges, Dippers expertly diving beneath the current, and Common Sandpipers flitting along the shoreline.
Whether wading through shallows, skimming insects from the surface, or perching on reeds, these birds bring life and movement to the waterways of the UK.
Explore this collection to discover the beauty of birds that call our rivers, lakes, estuaries, and marshlands home.
Great Heron (Ardea alba)
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta)
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus)
Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus)
Moorhen (Gallinula chloropus)
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea)
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea)
Related Categories:
Waterfowl (For ducks, geese & swans in the same habitats)
Shorebirds & Coastal Waders (For waders that also use freshwater marshes)
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