Severe winter flooding on the Somerset Levels has reshaped the fortunes of local birdlife.
The waterlogged fields have attracted large flocks of gulls searching for food.
Scarcer Mediterranean gull and Little gull have joined black-headed, herring and common gulls.
The gatherings have even drawn a White‑tailed eagle from the Isle of Wight reintroduction programme.
Flooding has forced Lapwing into shallower areas because deep water prevents them from feeding.
Their movement has made them more visible across the landscape.
For Barn owl, however, the conditions are harsh.
Waterlogged ground drives away voles and other rodents that form their main prey.
Their non-waterproof feathers also make hunting in persistent rain difficult and increase heat loss.
When the waters retreat, the balance between thriving and struggling species will become clearer.
More frequent extreme weather threatens to tip that balance further in the future.
