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Wednesday wildlife – buffeted by a westerly

Wednesday, November 24, 2021 (7:30 AM)

This week’s photographs from dig director Nick Card.

Robin portrait.
Nick Card
Slavonian grebe.
Male stonechat.
Heron hiding.
Common seal.

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