Mud Flats Collection (page 2)

Mudflats in the Wash at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Tidal creek at Brancaster Staithe on North Norfolk coast at dusk in winter

The Wash at low tide at dusk Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk winter

Samphire growing on the edge of the mudflats of the Wash at Snettisham RSPB Reserve Norfolk August

Curlew, Numenius arquata, feeding on a crab, Lindisfarne, Northumberland, UK, autumn

Redshank, Tringa totanus, adult in non breeding plumage, feeding on mudflats, Lindisfarne, Northumberland, UK, autumn

Little egret (Egretta garzetta) pulling a worm from mudflats at low tide, Hongshulin Mangrove Preserve, Taiwan, Asia

Knot (Calidris canutus) three adults, winter plumage, foraging on mudflats at low tide, Yorkshire, England, February

Aerial image of East Anglia, England, UK: Mouth of River Great Ouse entering The Wash, King's Lynn, Norfolk
AW-6644 Mouth of River Great Ouse entering The Wash, King's Lynn, Norfolk Aerial image of East Anglia, England, UK Adrian Warren contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Coastal cliffs at Rhossili, viewed from below at low tide, The Gower peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

Thames Estuary 1940S
The Thames estuary at Leigh- on-Sea, Essex, England. Date: 1940s

Licensed cockle pickers unloading bags after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle pickers unloading from boat after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle picker unloading and weighing cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Common Redshank (Tringa totanus) adult, foraging, wading on mudflats, North Norfolk, England, winter

View of saltmarsh and tidal mudflats habitat at sunrise, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, North Norfolk, England, september

View of intertidal mudflats habitat at sunset, looking towards Grange-over-sands in Cumbria from Morecambe, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, England, september

View of mudflats at low tide, The Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, november

View over mudflats at low tide during sunrise, Lindisfarne N. N. R. Northumberland, England, winter
View over mudflats at low tide during sunrise, Lindisfarne N.N.R. Northumberland, England, winter

View of boats on intertidal mudflats habitat during low tide at night, looking towards Grange-over-sands in Cumbria from Morecambe, Morecambe Bay, Lancashire, England, september

Creek running through saltmarsh and tidal mudflats, viewed on full moon prior to sunrise, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, North Norfolk, England, september

View of track and coastal estuary mudflats, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, England, winter

View of coastal estuary mudflats at sunset, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, England, winter

Seaweed covered rocks on mudflats at low tide, between North Uist and Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Estuary at low tide revealing mudflats and breakwaters, with paper mill in distance, Swale Estuary, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England, august

Boats in coastal estuary at low tide, Sado Estuary Nature Reserve, near Mitrena, Portugal, march

Licensed cockle pickers with quad bike in inflatable boat, unloading after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Two birdwatchers watching wader flock in roosting flight over mudflats, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, North Norfolk, England, september

Sea angler bait digging for worms, on coastal mudflats at low tide, The Wash, Snettisham, Norfolk, England, november

Land reclaimation project, reclaiming mudflats using inflatable booms, Hebei, Bohai Gulf, Yellow Sea, China, may

Licensed cockle pickers vehicles on shore during picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Licensed cockle pickers unloading and weighing cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

View of wetland habitat at sunset, created to mitigate against loss of Fagbury mudflats as result of expansion of Port of Felixstowe, Trimley Marshes Reserve, River Orwell, Suffolk, England, july

View of pipe going into sea and mudflats at low tide, Severn Estuary, River Severn, Gloucestershire, England, january

Boat moored on mud at edge of coastal creek, Blakeney, Norfolk, England, may

Licensed cockle pickers unloading bags from boats after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Birdwatchers watching wader flock in flight over mudflats, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, North Norfolk, England, october

View of shingle beach and mudflats at low tide, The Wash, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, Norfolk, England, october

Licensed cockle picker holding cockles in hands after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

View of coastal mudflats with channels and pebbles at twilight, Dungeness, Kent, England, june

View of coastal mudflats with channels at sunset, Dungeness, Kent, England, june

Licensed cockle pickers landing boat and unloading after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

View of coastal mudflats with channels and pebbles at sunset, Dungeness, Kent, England, june

Mudflats Out flow from Pump house on Iken Marsh - Alde Mudflats - Suffolk Wildlife Trust

Bags of harvested cockles after picking from cockle beds, Foulnaze Bank, between Lytham and Southport, Ribble Estuary, Lancashire, England, november

Mudflats The Alde Mudflats at Iken - Suffolk Wildlife Trust

View of saltmarsh and mudflats habitat, Shinnecock County Park, Hampton Bays, Long Island, New York State, U. S. A
View of saltmarsh and mudflats habitat, Shinnecock County Park, Hampton Bays, Long Island, New York State, U.S.A. november

Great Knot (Calidris tenuirostris) five adults, preening, standing in shallow water on mudflats, Hebei, China, may

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"Mudflats: A Captivating Tapestry of Nature's Beauty" Beadnell Bay NNR Northumberland, Lindisfarne NNR Northumberland, Giurgiu in Romania - these are just a few places where the enchanting mud flats come to life. As the sun rises over the vast expanse of mudflats at Lindisfarne NNR in winter, it paints a breathtaking picture that seems straight out of a dream. In Norfolk's Snettisham RSPB Reserve, witness the mesmerizing sight of a flock of Knots (Calidris canutus) swirling and dancing through the air above their beloved mudflat habitat. Their synchronized flight is nothing short of awe-inspiring. But it's not just birds that call these muddy landscapes home; even flamboyant American flamingos find solace here. Watch as they court each other with grace and elegance while a group indulges in a delightful feast nearby. The Crab-plovers (Dromas ardeola) add their own charm to this unique ecosystem. Picture three graceful individuals walking in perfect formation along the mudflat, two carrying food delicately clasped within their beaks. Travel across borders to Germany's Schleswig-Holstein region and discover an entirely different side to these captivating habitats. The Wadden coast near Rantum reveals stunning vistas where reet grass adorns the shores like nature's delicate carpet. Stroll along St. Peter-Ording beach in North Friesland, Schleswig-Holstein, and you'll be greeted by an expansive mudflat landscape that stretches as far as the eye can see, and is here that tranquility meets grandeur. On Sylt Island's Ellenbogen Peninsula lies another hidden gem - an untouched paradise for nature enthusiasts. Explore its pristine beaches and marvel at yet another magnificent mudflat landscape within Ellenbogen nature reserve.