Never seen an avocet before and had no idea there were any up in our neck of the woods (Sheffield) but went to a very unassuming nature reserve near Rotherham yesterday and was delighted to see two pairs of them (and lots more of the more expected species).
Great photos. I've never seen any ...
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Regards, Hazel
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Brilliant photos Mike and well done on getting your first avocet photos. You've done better than me, I've still yet to see an avocet in flight (seen lots wading), let alone take a photo of one flying.
Mike
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Pete
Birding is for everyone no matter how good or bad we are at it,enjoy it while you can