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Mr grumpy
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Mr grumpy (Recurvirostra avosetta)

after constant harassment by the avocet , the (juvenile) shelduck finally had enough and fought back. Muscle vs elegance but a few minutes later the avocet was back for more aggro.
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Habitat
marshland
Location
Cley, Norfolk
Date taken
Aug. 2019
Scientific name
Recurvirostra avosetta
Equipment used
Canon 7D Mk11, 100-400 Mk11
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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LOL Max.... you really saw some action there didn't you. A brave youngster taking on that Avocet.

I've never seen it, but I understand that Avocets can be really feisty when they have young.

I do wish I'd thought of your comment on my 'bairns' picture before, I might have hung on to it for SF LOL. However, a couple of eagle-eyed members saw the 4th one... now I know it's there, it's quite obvious... ooops.
 
Stanley Jones
Supporter
Brilliant low camera angle action shot of this grumpy Avocet. Good for the youngster! Fabulous work Max! TFS!
 

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