Black and white needn't be boring!
Without its distinctively curved bill on show, did you recognise our emblem, the avocet? These birds were photographed at our Exminster Marshes nature reserve, near Exeter in Devon.
If you'd like to explore this beautiful part of the world, our avocet cruises are a great way to get a different view of the estuary. As well as the avocets, you could also get great views of other wading birds, ducks, geese and even seals.
You'll find this photo and loads of other fantastic wildlife and nature images in RSPB Images, our image library.
photos are great. done the river ex cruise to see the avocets about 4 years back.
since then (Last summer) saw 6 pairs on the salt marshes at seal sands near saltholmes.
Hoping there will be more this year.