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Ringed plover distraction display, Foula
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Shetland - Foula
The "broken wing" distraction display of the Ringed plover (Charadrius hiaticula) on Foula, a sure sign that there is something to distract people from - eggs or more likely chicks.
27 June 2014
Ringed Plover distraction display
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Shetland - Northmavine
Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) doing its distraction display, on the beach, Northmavine, Shetland. It pretends to have a broken wing, to distract the observer away from its chick.
18 July 2013
Ringed Plover distraction display
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Shetland - Northmavine
Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) doing its distraction display, on the beach, Northmavine, Shetland. It pretends to have a broken wing, to distract the observer away from its chick.
18 July 2013
Mute swan, Gartmorn Dam
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Clackmannanshire - Alloa, Clackmannan and Black Devon
Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in aggressive mood with wings raised, Gartmorn Dam, Clackmannanshire. This behaviour is known as busking.
23 March 2019
Red throated diver, Shetland
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Shetland - Fetlar
Red throated diver (Gavia stellata) courtship display, Shetland
20 June 2014
Red throated diver, Shetland
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Shetland - Fetlar
Red throated diver (Gavia stellata) courtship display, Shetland
20 June 2014
Red throated diver, Shetland
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Shetland - Fetlar
Red throated diver (Gavia stellata) courtship display, Shetland
20 June 2014
Red throated diver, Shetland
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Shetland - Fetlar
Red throated diver (Gavia stellata) courtship display, Shetland
20 June 2014
Red throated diver, Shetland
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Shetland - Fetlar
Red throated diver (Gavia stellata) courtship display, Shetland
20 June 2014
Red throated diver, Shetland
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Shetland - Fetlar
Red throated diver (Gavia stellata) courtship display, Shetland
