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ChrisMc1957

White throated Dipper (Cinclus cinclus)

Dipper on the river, it was picking moss of the rocks, then dipping the ,moss in water and shaking it dry before flying off, it kept doing this over and over again.
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Habitat
River
Location
Brock Bottom Lancashire
Date taken
March 2025
Scientific name
Cinclus cinclus
Equipment used
Olympus OM1 with OM SYSTEM M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm f4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO Lens
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Stanley Jones
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I guess it wants to make sure the moss was just perfect for its nest for its pending kiddos. Great action and behavioral picture Chris with a terrific narrative. TFS!
 
delia todd
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A tremendous picture of this favourite of mine Chris. They must be nesting down your way now I guess; not quite sure why they'd want the moss damp though, unless it's something to do with humidity.

Excellent work here lad - thanks.
 
ChrisMc1957
delia todd said:
A tremendous picture of this favourite of mine Chris. They must be nesting down your way now I guess; not quite sure why they'd want the moss damp though, unless it's something to do with humidity.

Excellent work here lad - thanks.
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Thanks Delia, yes they have started to build nests now, very busy up and down the river. Not sure about wetting the moss, maybe its easier to mould into a shape?? (y)
 

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