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Oystercatcher & chick
Keebs

Oystercatcher & chick

Been watching these nesting on the small island at my fishing lake over the last few weeks.
It's quite a bare island so the parents have had a bit of a job protecting the nest from marauding gulls, herons etc, but they've managed to hatch 2 chicks which are now running about and feeding themselves.
The nettles and thistles are up enough now for them to hide in but they are still quite exposed.
They're going to need a bit of luck I reckon!
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Habitat
Gravel pit
Location
Essex
Date taken
24/05/2017
Equipment used
Canon 1D4 & 300 2.8ii + 2xiii
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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That was a lovely family moment to capture Keebs!

A super picture you've got of this little family. Very well done lad.
 
Stanley Jones
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Brilliant low level view of this parent and its chick. Marvelous image quality and clarity with sharp colors and contrast. TFS Keeps!!!
 

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