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As the tide falls: an hour at Brancaster Staithe

10,000 Birds

The American name of Mew Gull is better Herring Gull : a bit of a thug in both looks and behaviour In contrast to the gulls and waders, all the ducks were dressed in their smartest finery. As the tide fell, it exposed sand banks that attracted small parties of garrulous Brent Geese. Norfolk’s Pinkfooted geese are another success story.

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Bird Love Week: How They Get It Done

10,000 Birds

Greater White-fronted Geese are one of many species that mate for life. Aside from geese, various albatross, alcids, eagles, owls, cranes, swans and condors have life partners as well. Ducks, like these Chiloe Wigeon , are infamous for their violent, sometimes forced copulations. Photo courtesy of Redgannet.

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