Avocet
Avocet - Recurvirostra avosetta
Description
A distinctively-patterned black and white wader with a long up-curved beak.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Strongholds are coastal lagoons on the east coast in summer and the Exe estuary in winter.
Life History
All year round.
UK Status
Its return in the 1940s and subsequent increase in numbers represents one of the most successful conservation and protection projects.
VC55 Status
Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Rod Baker
Rutland Water
30 April 2013
Tim Caldicott
Rutland Water, Egleton NR
12 May 2005
Chris Lythall
Eyebrook Reservoir
07 May 2004
Rod Baker
Rutland Water
02 April 2012
female inviting the male to mate
Rod Baker
Rutland Water
02 April 2012
mating
Rod Baker
Rutland Water
19 April 2013
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