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Dotterel
Shirley Roulston

Dotterel (Charadrius morinellus)

This photo was taken back in September, it just stood still and looked at me. The only time it moved was to catch a Crane Fly (Daddy long Legs).
Shame I couldn't bring it home so it could eat its heart out on all the Crane Flies in my garden.
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Habitat
Rocky coastal, amongst the Heather
Location
Mynydd Mawr ( Aberdaron)
Date taken
28th September 2015
Scientific name
Charadrius morinellus
Equipment used
Canon 7d with 400mm f5,6l
delia todd
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Oh you!!!! That's a bird I've long wanted to see... even climbed one of our mountains here to try and find some!!! ..... and he just stands there fore you!!!

What a great picture you've taken of him Shirley - well done lass.
 

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