The #LittleGrebe #nest that appeared this week has an #egg already! That was quick 😎
Also, it’s a very big egg for such a small bird 😳

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A #fledgling #LongTailedTit at #WWTCastleEspie this morning.

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When you finally get all your ducks in a row…

A family of Shelducklings on the Main Lake at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre.

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You know you’ve been stared at when a Long-Eared Owlet stares at you…

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A slightly battered but still beautiful #PaintedLady #butterfly at #WWTCastleEspie today.

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Despite last year’s nest being destroyed by Storm Eowyn in January, the Long-Eared Owls at WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre have fledged another youngster 🦉☺️

Apparently the adult didn’t want to be photographed 🤷‍♂️

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Young #moorhen #hiding out in the #grass at #WWTCastleEspie.

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Young #bullfinch in the #orchard at #WWTCastleEspie this morning.

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Gadwall duckling swimming on a surreal lake of reflections at #WWTCastleEspie.

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A very chill male House Sparrow on the reserve at #WWTCastleEspie.

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