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Wednesday wildlife – serenity, squabbles and seal

Wednesday, April 6, 2022 (8:00 AM)

This week’s photographs from around the Ness by site director Nick Card.

Swan meaning business as he sees off others who have strayed into his territory.
Swan dispute.
Male widgeon reflected in a mirror-like Loch-of-Stenness.
Common seal pops up to check Nick out.
Black-headed gull takes flight.
A serene evening scene on the Stenness loch.

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