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Avocet and Grey Heron, [Ardea cinerea] - Grey heron being mobbed by Avocets with stolen chick - May - North Norfolk
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Avocet and Grey Heron, [Ardea cinerea] - Grey heron being mobbed by Avocets with stolen chick - May - North Norfolk
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Avocet and Grey Heron, (Ardea cinerea) - Grey heron being mobbed by Avocets with stolen chick
May - North Norfolk
Recurvirostra avosetta
Chris Knights
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Media ID 1301918
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Ardea Cinerea Avocet Avocets Chasing East Anglia Flocks Heron Herons Stealing Waders With Other Animals Chicks Mixed Species
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Avocet Avengers Strike Again - Grey Heron Mobbed for Stolen Chick!
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. In this incredible snapshot captured by wildlife enthusiast Chris Knights, chaos ensues as a brave group of Avocets take on a thieving Grey Heron. The scene unfolds in the serene waters of North Norfolk, where these feathery foes engage in an epic aerial battle. The stolen chick becomes the center of attention as avian justice is served. With their striking black and white plumage, the Avocets form an avenging army against the unsuspecting heron. Their synchronized flight maneuvers resemble something out of a superhero movie! As they swoop and dive, it's clear that teamwork is key to reclaiming their precious offspring. These mixed species flocks prove that unity knows no bounds when it comes to protecting their young ones. The stolen chick seems unfazed by all the commotion, blissfully unaware that its rescue mission has sparked such drama among these winged warriors. Will the Avocets succeed in retrieving their baby? Or will the cunning heron escape with its ill-gotten prize? This image reminds us that nature always finds ways to surprise and entertain us. So next time you spot some feathered friends engaging in high-flying hijinks, remember - even birds have their own action-packed adventures!
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