A woman has captured stunning shots of bearded reedling birds demonstrating their agility.
Jane Jeffrey spotted the protected, Green-listed species at the Leighton Moss nature reserve in Carnforth, Lancashire.
The wetland birds, also known as bearded tits, can be seen balancing carefully on the reeds that they live amongst.
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One incredible shot shows a female bard straddling two reeds.
Meanwhile, a male bard – distinguished by its black facial markings – can be seen clutching onto a reed, showing off its impressive agility.
Another male can be seen looking directly into the camera lens as it perches on reeds.
Other images taken by Jane show the birds flitting about amongst the reeds playfully.
“It was very exciting to see them for the first time,” the 69-year-old retiree, from Newcastle upon Tyne, told What’s The Jam.
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“My friend and I walked to one of the popular viewing spots, and before we reached it. We knew our luck was in.
“The birds flitted between the grit trays, which they eat to aid digestion, and the reeds – usually in pairs of male and female.
“They’re very agile and delicate, holding onto the reeds in all sorts of contortions.
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“To see them was just a joy.”
There are estimated to be around 700 breeding pairs of bearded reedlings in the UK.
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