The laughing seagull
It is the commonest gull. In Spring its feathers change, its head covered in chocolate-coloured feathers.
The brant goose
The brant goose is small, about the size of a mallard duck. Dark in colour, you can tell the adults from the young by the white tie on the neckline.
The sanderling
The sanderling feed in small groups at the water's edge. They trot about and nibble, following the waves and probing the sand. Lively and sure-footed, they catch small invertebrates: insects, shellfish, etc.
The northern fulmar
The northern fulmar is a traveller specialising in long crossings. It spends the greater part of the year at sea and only sets its feet on the ground in Spring to reproduce.
The little egret
This small white heron searches its prey with its feet in the mud, floushing out worms and little fish.
The Swan
The swan is known for its long curved neck. Here, two white swans take flight.
The great crested grebe
Not a very accomplished flyer, but the great crested grebe is an excellent swimmer. It is capable of diving as deep as 5 metres for up to 3 minutes, feeding on small fish.
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