A pair of Oystercatchers, one landing after jumping into the air as part of its preening routine (so it appeared!)

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A pair of Oystercatchers) (Haematopus ostralegus, one landing after jumping into the air as part of its preening routine (so it appeared!)

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Size: 5200px × 3467px
Location: Two Tree Island, Leigh on Sea, Essex
Photo credit: © Nigel Sawyer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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