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Wednesday wildlife – ornithological outings

Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (9:00 AM)

This week’s photographic selection from site director Nick Card.

Swan takes flight into the twilight.

Flyby of short-eared owl.

A great host of oystercatchers.

Little grebe surfacing after a dive.

Optical illusion - female mallard’s reflection.

Oystercatcher has a shake down.

Short-eared owl on the prowl for a mate.

Twite.

Turnstones,sanderlings and a redshank escape a large wave at the Bay of Skaill.

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