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Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) adults, feeding in scrape habitat, silhouetted at sunset, Cley Marshes Reserve, Norfolk, England, november
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Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa) adults, feeding in scrape habitat, silhouetted at sunset, Cley Marshes Reserve, Norfolk, England, november
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Media ID 6536805
© FLPA/David Tipling
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Feathers in the Sunset - A Majestic Gathering of Black-tailed Godwits at Cley Marshes Reserve
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. As the golden sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and pink, a remarkable sight unfolded on Norfolk's picturesque coast. Against this breathtaking backdrop, a flock of elegant Black-tailed Godwits gracefully foraged in their natural habitat. Silhouetted against the vibrant sunset, these adult godwits created an enchanting spectacle. With their slender bodies and long bills probing into the wetlands' marshy scrapes, they seemed to dance amidst nature's twilight symphony. Cley Marshes Reserve provided an idyllic setting for these European waders to thrive. The coastal reserve offered them ample feeding grounds and sheltered waters where they could find respite during their migratory journeys from Asia to Europe. In this moment frozen in time by photographer David Tipling, we witness not only the beauty of these majestic birds but also our planet's interconnectedness. From East Anglia to Eurasia, wildlife knows no boundaries as it traverses continents seeking refuge and sustenance. So let us marvel at this image that captures both serenity and vitality. It reminds us that even as darkness falls upon our world, there is always hope shining through like a radiant sunset – reminding us to cherish and protect our precious wetlands and all creatures that call them home.
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