Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus). Standing on a previous nest mound, currently eroded and dry.

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Andean Flamingo (Phoenicoparrus andinus). Standing on a previous nest mound, currently eroded and dry. Bird appears to be 'contemplating' re-building of the nest. Bird will have to await rainfall to sufficiently moisten area to provide mud from which to gather and make mud pellets for its construction. WWT. Slimbidge. Gloucestershire. UK.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
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