Aldermaston Gravel Pits
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Aldermaston Gravel Pits is a 24.6-hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest north of Aldermaston in Berkshire. It was purchased by Natural England in 2003. ()
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Water rail
The water rail is a captivating bird belonging to the rail family, found across Europe, Asia, and North Africa. These birds flourish in wetlands with abundant vegetation, which they expertly navigate thanks to their slender bodies.
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Eurasian teal
The Eurasian teal, often referred to as the common teal or Eurasian green-winged teal, is a delightful small duck found across temperate regions of Eurosiberia. When winter approaches, these birds migrate south, adding a touch of their distinctive blue-green plumage...
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Common nightingale
The common nightingale, also known as the rufous nightingale or simply the nightingale, is a small bird celebrated for its melodious song. Once considered a member of the thrush family, it is now classified with the Old World flycatchers.
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Shoveler
Shovelers, or shovellers, are a captivating group of dabbling ducks renowned for their distinctive, long, broad, spatula-shaped beaks. There are four species in this group: the Red Shoveler (Anas platalea), the Cape Shoveler (Anas smithii), the Australasian Shoveler...
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