Tag: wings
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Black swan playing with leaves
Swans adore diving to the bottom of the pond in search of leaves. This black swan here has discovered a whole treasure trove of autumn foliage — and now, with unmistakable pride, he’s bringing his leafy prize back to the shore.
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Two Young Heron Chicks in Their Nest
High atop a willow tree, nestled safely among the swaying branches, two grey heron chicks share their cozy nest. They’re still too young to take to the skies, their wings not yet strong enough for flight—but give it a few more weeks, and they’ll be soaring off on their own grand adventures. For now, though,…
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Short-toed treecreeper defying gravity
The Short-toed Treecreeper is one of the smaller birds living in Europe. It’s often hard to spot in the wild, as it loves scurrying up and down tree trunks, searching for insects hidden in the bark’s crevices. When you do manage to catch sight of one, it almost makes you believe that gravity doesn’t apply…
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