The petite Turnstone arrives in the UK along rocky shorelines to over-winter. They breed in the Arctic and will seek shelter in harbours during storms
The petite Turnstone arrives in the UK along rocky shorelines to over-winter. They breed in the Arctic and will seek shelter in harbours during stormy periods, becoming quite relaxed around humans.
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Location: Scarborough, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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