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Pied Avocet chick
IanF

Pied Avocet chick (Recurvirostra avosetta)

I revisited them this morning. Despite the wind and rain the Avocets performed well giving exceptional close views. I think they're so used to site vehicles passing by that they totally ignore them even when one pulls up alongside. It's amazing how much they've grown in seven days. This one is 20 days old. Bored with walking they're already exercising their wings making short hops of 8-10' - wind assisted ;)
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Location
Greatham Creek, Cleveland, UK
Date taken
26th June 2008
Scientific name
Recurvirostra avosetta
Equipment used
Canon 40D+Canon 400mm f5,6
madamcoolpix
:bounce: I'm sure watching them training and so was a delightful sighting!!! And the picture is beautiful!!! o:) Thanks for this charming grown-up chick, Ian, gorgeous!!! :t: :t: :clap:
 

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