Burscough, Lancashire, UK. 4th March 2017. UK Weather. Ruddy Shelduck_Spring Day at Martin Mere a wetland nature reserve managed by the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust in Lancashire, UK. In early spring as temperatures warm migratory birds start to prepare for a flight north to their breeding grounds. Resident birds, however, engage in extensive pruning as part of a pre-copulatory behaviour with displays to a prospective mate. Credit MediaWorldImages/AlamyLive news

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