Monday, May 11, 2015

Collared Pratincole

These Collared Pratincoles were photographed near a nesting island on a small lake near Penilhos midway between Castro Verde and Mertoela in the Alentejo, Portugal.

 Collared Pratincoles in flight and defending their nests John N Murphy
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  1. FlossMay 15, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    Great shots Murf. Gotta love the Pratincole, the most un-wader-like wader ever!

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    1. John N MurphyMay 15, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      True Floss, and even sounds like a tern when defending their nest sites and territories.

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