Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) with nesting material at Leighton Moss in Lancashire
24 April 2004
Black-headed gull, on nest, Leighton Moss
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Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) on nest at Leighton Moss in Lancashire
24 April 2004
Black-headed gulls, on nest, Leighton Moss
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Black-headed gulls (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) on nest at Leighton Moss in Lancashire
24 April 2004
Black-headed gull, scanning, Leighton Moss
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Black-headed gull (Chroicocephalus ridibundus) scanning for predators at Leighton Moss in Lancashire
24 April 2004
Greylag Geese at Leighton Moss
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Greylag Geese (Anser anser) with goslings at Leighton Moss in Lancashire. Greylag Geese are sociable and flock together. Although they are territorial when nesting, they re-group once chicks are hatched, with multiple families coming together. By working together they can better protect their offspring from predators.
24 April 2004
Greylag Geese and Mute Swan at Leighton Moss
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Greylag Geese (Anser anser) defending their goslings from a Mute Swan (Cygnus olor), Leighton Moss, Lancashire. Greylag geese are very protective of their offspring, and will chase away potential threats including swans.
24 April 2004
Avocet, Leighton Moss
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Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) at Leighton Moss
24 April 2004
Avocet, Leighton Moss
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Avocet (Recurvirostra avosetta) at Leighton Moss
24 April 2004
Male Marsh Harrier in flight, Leighton Moss
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Male Marsh Harrier (Circus aeruginosus) in flight, Leighton Moss, Lancashire
