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Two seasons in one day!

1 min read • 5 February 2015

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Lapwing preen on the icy lake as grey herons jostle for nesting space in the hedge above

Wader Lake was the setting for two seasons in one day this morning.

A flock of colourful lapwing was preening happily on the icy water, while in the heron hedge above, the spring sap was clearly rising as the majestic grey herons jostled and squabbled for nesting territory.

Nature in action! :-)

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Two seasons in one day!

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