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Beautiful Pair of Avocets - Arundel Sussex

There are approximately 1,950 breeding pairs of avocets in the UK, and around 8,700 wintering birds.Avocets are black and white wading birds with pale blue-gray legs and an upcurved beak. They are most commonly found in coastal areas with mudflats and lagoons, where they feed in saltwater or brackish water and nest nearby. However, avocets are adaptable and have been known to breed in inland areas like here at Arundel WWT

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Uploaded on January 5, 2025
Taken on December 26, 2024