The first of two postings of images taken at the WWT reserve at Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, a month ago.
These are all wild birds taking advantage of the facilities there.
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| Bewick's Swan |
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| Mislabelled? |
(If this is an airport baggage label, I very much doubt that this Siberian tundra bird will be happy to arrive at Pococi, Costa Rica!)
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| Maintenance |
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| The onlooker |
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| Still watching |
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| Escort? |
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| Getting crowded |
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| These Tufted Duck were diving under the Swan |
The Bewick's Swan had only just started arriving at the time of my visit and there were c40 on site that day. Reportedly, they had 'taken a break in Estonia' on their passage from Siberia and had not been so late reaching Gloucestershire for about 20 years.
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| Pintail |
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| Sitting out |
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| Mrs P. |
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| Shelduck |
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| Teal |
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| Black-headed Gull |
