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Eurasian blackcaps (Sylvia atricapilla) caught on limed stick, Cyprus
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Eurasian blackcaps (Sylvia atricapilla) caught on limed stick, Cyprus
Eurasian blackcaps (Sylvia atricapilla) caught on limed stick, Cyprus. Finalist in The Wildlife Photojournalist Award: Single Image Category of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards (WPOY) Competition 2017
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Catalogue10 Competition Winner Conservation Environment Environmental Issues Male Animal Passeriformes Passerine Photography Award Songbird Sylvia Sylviid Warbler Sylviidae Trapped Typical Warbler Warblet Blackcap Liming Suffering Sylvia Atricapilla Trap Traps
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Caught in a Sticky Situation - The Blackcap Brothers' Limed Stick Adventure!
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. In this snapshot, we witness the mischievous escapade of two Eurasian blackcaps on the sunny island of Cyprus. These feathered troublemakers found themselves entangled in an unexpected encounter with a limed stick, and their expressions say it all! With their vibrant plumage and expressive eyes, these male blackcaps seem to be exchanging bewildered glances as if saying, "How did we end up here?". It's a comical scene that perfectly captures the essence of wildlife photography. As finalists in The Wildlife Photojournalist Award category at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2017, Bence Mate has skillfully frozen this moment for eternity. His lens not only showcases nature's beauty but also raises awareness about environmental issues such as trapping and conservation. While these misfortunate birds may have fallen victim to human-made traps momentarily, let us remember that they were eventually freed unharmed. This photograph serves as a reminder for us all to protect our natural world and its inhabitants from unnecessary suffering. So next time you find yourself caught in a sticky situation like our blackcap buddies here – whether it be literal or metaphorical – take a step back, embrace the absurdity with humor, and find your way out just like these resilient songbirds did!
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