(Pied) Avocet

Recurvirostra avosetta

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The Avocet, also called the Pied/Eurasian Avocet, is a black and white wader with a distinctive up-curved bill. Named after European advocates' (lawyers') black caps.
Recolonised UK saltmarshes in the latter half of 20th century, most winter in Africa and but some remain in UK/Europe.
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Avocet pair on nest with eggs  
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  Young Avocets with some dark brown plumage remaining