Linnets Linaria cannabina form big flocks during the winter months, sometimes mixing with other finches feeding on stubbles, wasteland and saltmarshes and even derelict industrial land. Linnet numbers fell sharply in the late 1900s and though slower now, is still on a downward trajectory. This negative trend is thought to be linked to increased nest failure associated with agricultural intensification.
Ron took up wildlife photography when he retired from Scottish Natural Heritage in 2015. He uses his knowledge and fieldcraft to photograph birds at close quarters. His favourite group of birds to photograph are waders, mostly on the Ythan estuary where he lives.
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