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Last weekend I was, for the third time, on the man made island De Kreupel. It is inhabited by several 1000 pairs of Common terns, 8000 pairs of Black-headed Gull and many other birds. It was one of my goals to practice with a ‘remote’ camera to make wide angle portraits of birds. I did this with breeding birds and therefore it is something that has to be done with the greatest care. Disturbance must be avoided. On the other hand, breeding birds are so determined to breed, that they will tollerate a camouflaged camera near the nest. So did this Avocet. The photo reflects the environment and the vulnerability of a breeding Avocet, totally exposed to the elements and predators…..

Cheers, Niels

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