Matthew Maran / Common reed (Phragmites australis) in flower in reedbed, Otter Estuary, Devon, England, UK, February.

Nick Upton / Common reed (Phragmites australis) seedhead, Somerset Levels, UK, February.

Nick Upton / Common Reed (Phragmites australis) seedheads backlit at sunset, Somerset Levels, UK, February

Nick Upton / Common Reed (Phragmites australis) seedheads backlit at sunset, Somerset Levels, UK, February.

Chris Gomersall / Bearded tit or bearded reedling (Panurus biarmicus) adult male perched on common reed (Phragmites australis). Norfolk, England. February

Will Watson / Yellow loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris), among Common Reed (Phragmites australis), Het Goor Asbroek, Belgium, June.

Ingo Arndt / Reed (Phragmites australis) flower detail, Germany

Ingo Arndt / Reed (Phragmites australis), in spring, Germany. May.

Ingo Arndt / Reed (Phragmites australis) from above (aerial view), Danube Delta, Romania. June.

Ingo Arndt / Reed (Phragmites australis) island from above (aerial view), Danube Delta, Romania. June.

Ingo Arndt / Reed (Phragmites australis) Island from above (aerial view), Danube Delta, Romania, June.. June.

Ingo Arndt / Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in autumn colour, Germany