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Five beautiful photographs of birds taken in Bolton by Camera Club
This week The Bolton News has put together a collection of our Camera Club members' gorgeous images of birds spotted across the borough.
The pictures come from all around the area and feature a diverse array of species and environments.
Here are five photographs of our beautiful feathered friends.
A dunnock bird, taken in Smithills (Image: Michael Callaghan) This picture of a dunnock was taken by Michael Callaghan in Smithills, Bolton.
Quiet and shy, the dunnock is often seen on its own, creeping along the edge of a flower bed or near to a bush, moving in a rather nervous, shuffling way, often flicking its wings as it goes.
Cygnet (Image: Ste Hulme) These beautiful pictures of cygnets were taken by Ste Hulme.
The word "cygnet" comes from various sources, including Middle English (sygnett), Anglo-French (cignet), and Latin/Greek words for swan.
Cygnets, taken by Ste Hulme (Image: Ste Hulme) Cygnets are born with the ability to swim and run within hours of hatching, though they are closely protected by their parents for the first few months of their life.
An honourable mention, this picture of a wonderful mallard taken by Ste Hulme.
This beautiful female mallard was photographed by Ste Hulme (Image: Ste Hulme)
Mallards are large ducks with hefty bodies, rounded heads, and wide, flat bills.
In the UK, Mallards may be resident breeders or migrants – many of the birds that breed in Iceland and northern Europe spend the winter here.
This photo of a Swedish yellow duck was taken by Gary Severn (Image: Gary Severn) This rare Swedish yellow duck is a fascinating sight! This picture was taken by Gary Severn outside Tommy's Lodge in Bolton.
The Swedish Yellow duck is a rare Swedish breed of domestic duck, known for its yellowish-brown to yellowish-white plumage.
The breed was nearly extinct but was rediscovered in a farm in Billinge, Skåne, and is now actively conserved.
This sweet robin was photographed by Keith Ryland (Image: Keith Ryland) It may not be winter, but robins are out in full force enjoying the summer sunshine! This photo of a cute little friend was taken by Keith Ryland.
The UK's favourite bird. Thanks to its bright red breast, it's familiar throughout the year and especially at Christmas. Males and females look identical, young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown.
According to the RSPB, robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night next to streetlights.
