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Wednesday 12 April 2017

The Little Ringed Plover

Little Ringed Plovers are a real favourite of mine and it is a genuine highlight of every spring, to watch their mesmeric display flights as they zig-zag their way across local water bodies, with their calls echoing all around.

This is very much in full swing at Grimsbury Reservoir, Banbury with a total of 4 birds present, including two very lively males, eager to impress the ladies!

This evening, I was lucky enough to gain some particularly brilliant views of one of the males, in lovely evening light. This inspired me to sing the praises of this charismatic little wader!
























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