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Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in flight, returning to roost from mudflats exposed at low tide
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Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in flight, returning to roost from mudflats exposed at low tide
Knot (Calidris canutus) flock, in flight, returning to roost from mudflats exposed at low tide, in late afternoon sunshine with heavy rain clouds, Snettisham RSPB Reserve, The Wash, Norfolk, England, March
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Media ID 9666833
© FLPA/Andrew Forsyth
Cloud Clouds Cloudy Dusk Estuaries Estuary Evening Flock Flocks Knot Knots Mass Masses Mudflat Mudflats Rain Raincloud Rainclouds Raining Rains Red Knot Return Returning Returns Roost Roosting Roosts Rspb Snettisham Sunset Sunsets The Wash Tidal Tide Tides Wader Waders Reserves
Knots in Flight - A Spectacular Show of Avian Acrobatics Amidst Rain and Sunshine!
EDITORS COMMENTS
. In this photo print, witness the mesmerizing sight of a massive flock of Knots (Calidris canutus) returning to their roost from the exposed mudflats at low tide. Against a backdrop of dramatic rain clouds and late afternoon sunshine, these European waders showcase their incredible flying skills along the coast of Norfolk, England. As if choreographed by nature itself, the Knots gracefully navigate through the cloudy skies, forming an awe-inspiring spectacle that leaves onlookers spellbound. Their synchronized flight patterns resemble intricate knots woven into the fabric of the sky. The coastal habitat provides these adult birds with an ideal sanctuary for rest and rejuvenation after a long day spent foraging in estuaries. The muddy flats serve as their buffet table teeming with marine delicacies. Even amidst heavy rainclouds, these resilient creatures continue their journey undeterred. With each flap of their wings against the temperate Atlantic breeze, they paint a picture reminiscent of East Anglia's maritime beauty. This stunning image captures not only the natural wonders found within The Wash RSPB Reserve but also showcases Britain's rich biodiversity. It serves as a reminder that even in times of adversity – be it rain or cloudy skies – life finds its way to thrive and create breathtaking moments like this one. So let your imagination take flight alongside these magnificent birds as they return home under Norfolk
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