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Golden Beauty
IanF

Golden Beauty (Pluvialis apricaria)

Another photo taken from the drivers seat whilst parked on the roadside. Many waders feed and nest beside the quiet moorland roads in this area. Close-up the golden colours really stand out against the grass and heather but from a distance the birds are barely visible - more often revealed by their beautiful haunting calls which carry far across the moors.
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Location
Egglestone Common, Teesdale, County Durham, UK
Date taken
13th April 2008
Scientific name
Pluvialis apricaria
Equipment used
Canon 20D+Canon 400mm f5,6
Lisa W
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Fabulous shot, Ian. I thought your last Golden Plover was excellent (a few days ago) and this one is even better. :t: :t:
 

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