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recurvirostra avosetta
There were two of these great birds patrolling the shore line seemingly looking for small invertebrates. A protected species in Britain and the emblem of the RSPB organisation responsible for the protection of birds. its upturned beak is its key distinguishing feature.
seen at Rutland water nature reserve owned by the leicestershire wildlife trust.
Spotted on May 12, 2013
Submitted on May 13, 2013
3 Comments
Thanks Jemma it is indeed! me too Jared, I loved how it was patrolling the shore line shuffling the water about with its feet and bill :-)
Awesome, I love love their bills! This is a great specimen!
Elegant bird!